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Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 14Registration deadline for 2026 Florida primary election is July 20
The mailman’s been busy, and that’s because candidates across the Tampa Bay area are rushing to deliver paid messaging about the 2026 primary election, which wraps on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The deadline to register to vote—or change parties—is fast approaching, and there’s a lot to…
Take Two on Tuesday with Mayor Love – Flood Issues and Stormwater Projects
Mayor Karen Love explains that the city is prioritizing major stormwater projects identified through recent studies, including efforts to reduce flooding in key areas. She outlines the status of three main projects—one denied, one underway, and one approved for future…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 14Council to explore blue-green roof density bonus
“I think that we’re missing a bit of an opportunity with all of these roofs that are going up across our city.”
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 14Rick Scott is worried about illegal Mexican strawberries
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Naples, is pushing the federal government to take action to protect Florida’s strawberry harvest from foreign producers. In a July 2 letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Scott urged the federal government to investigate the “suspected illegal…
Indiana families dropped from SNAP as state and federal changes collide
New state and federal SNAP changes are taking effect, and Indiana public health officials say they expect it will cause more Hoosiers to lose benefits.
WMNF 88.5
Published July 14The Scoop: Tues. July 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A new financial disclosure offers a closer look at the growing personal wealth of Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez.
Boone County offering help with new tax credits for veterans with disabilities
A new law signed this year means anyone getting or applying for a Disabled Veteran Property Tax Deduction has to register for a new tax credit program.
Indy councilors advance data center moratorium with Hogsett’s backing
Some community members wondered what took so long.
‘This lawsuit is necessary’: ACLU sues Monroe County over ‘unconstitutional’ jail conditions
The ACLU of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against Monroe County over unconstitutional jail conditions that have been left untreated for decades, citing overcrowding, broken plumbing, mold, limited access for inmates with disabilities, and extreme temperatures.
New York imposes first-in-the-nation statewide freeze on 'hyperscale' data centers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is imposing the nation’s first-ever statewide freeze on new “hyperscale” data centers. Hochul is pausing state-level environmental permits for “up to” a year to give the state time to put together a framework to protect the environment, the energy…
Indianapolis City-County Council committee pushes data center moratorium amendment forward
INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County could become the latest municipality in Indiana to hit pause on building new data centers. Indianapolis City-County councilors are now considering a moratorium, after introducing a new amendment during Monday's Metropolitan and Economic Development…
Indianapolis committee advances data center moratorium through 2027
City-County Council President Maggie Lewis said the city needs more time to study the data center industry and to hear from residents.