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What are parking minimums? Indy weighs getting rid of them.
The rule change may impact housing costs and development.
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Published July 31St. Joseph’s Therapy Cat Honored By Florida Bar Association
Bentley, St. Joseph’s Hospital-South’s pet therapy cat since spring 2025, was honored by the Florida Bar Association’s Animal Law Section during an event in Orlando. Bentley received the 2026 Rikki Mitchell Memorial Animal Achievement Award. Since 2017, the section has chosen one…
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Published July 31Fire Rescue Chief Dougherty Named Fire Chief Of The Year
The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association named Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR)?Chief Jason Dougherty?as?Fire Chief of the Year during its annual conference?this week?in?Punta Gorda. The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association honor stated: “This distinction was established to…
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Published July 31Tampa-founded Moving Company Keeps Training Local
By Jenna Soules As thousands of new residents continue to relocate to the Tampa Bay region each year, demand for professional moving services is growing alongside the area’s population. With nearly 124,000 additional residents projected to move to the region by 2026, according to…
Waterville Central School District unveils updated eagle mascot logo
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Central School District has revealed an updated secondary logo for its eagle mascot “to better capture the strength, spirit and pride of the Waterville Eagles.”
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Published July 31The Root Studio 7 Brings Yoga, Pilates And More To Park Square
Natalie Kozlowski’s journey to opening The Root Studio 7 in FishHawk’s Park Square has been anything but ordinary. The new yoga and Pilates studio is the culmination of decades of personal triumphs and challenges that took Kozlowski from the bright lights of Broadway and Disney…
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Published July 31School Of Rock Opens New Location In Valrico
By Abigail Dumas This summer, the music learning institution School of Rock is set to open a brand-new location in Valrico. Located at 3244 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., the grand opening will take place on Thursday, August 6, starting at 1 p.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting,…
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Published July 31Parade Of Lights Participants Will Benefit Two Local Nonprofits
The Brandon Parade of Lights is set to return on Saturday, December 12, inviting families, businesses, schools, nonprofits, churches and community organizations to come together for an evening of holiday tradition with a purpose. Stepping off at 5:30 p.m., the illuminated parade…
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Published July 31Leadership Brandon Completes Project Benefiting A Kid’s Place
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the completion of the Leadership Brandon Riverview Class of 2026 Legacy Project benefiting A Kid’s Place, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home for children in foster…
Indiana State Fair prepares for crowds with Eclipse staff and security
Michelle Coy Davis, founder of Eclipse staff and security, is managing a team of approximately 170 employees to provide security and cleaning services for the 15-day Indiana State Fair.
Skyecast: July 31
Tonight's featured pup is Sal from Westmoreland.