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Osprey Observer
Published October 02Karen Perez, School Board, District 6
By Amanda Castillo Karen Perez’s connection to Tampa began when she was 15 years old. In 1979, her mother moved her to Tampa to continue her education. What began as a move would eventually become the foundation for a life spent helping others find their own opportunities. For…
The Hernando Sun
Published October 02Divided Hernando School Board Curbs Premium Increase, but Takes a Gamble in the Process
Hernando County school employees will still see higher health insurance costs next year, but the nearly 10% increase is less severe than the 23.5% hike initially proposed by Florida Blue. […]
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Neil Manimala, County Commissioner, District 5
By Amanda Castillo For Neil Manimala, Hillsborough County has been the backdrop to nearly every chapter of his life, from growing up in Valrico as the son of two health care workers, to building a career as a physician serving the local medical community and now raising a family…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Kenneth Gay, School Board, District 6
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Gay is seeking a seat on the Hillsborough County School Board, District 6, drawing on nearly four decades of experience in public education and a lifelong connection to the community he hopes to serve. A fifth-generation Floridian, Gay was born and raised in Tampa…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Ballot Explained: Three Amendments And Three Referendums
Voters will decide three statewide constitutional amendments and three Hillsborough County questions this fall. Statewide amendments need at least 60 percent ‘yes’ votes to pass. County questions need a simple majority. Statewide Amendments Amendment 1: A Bigger “Rainy Day Fund”…
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Published October 02The Scoop: Fri. Oct. 2, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Pinellas County Sheriff, Bob Gualtieri announced the arrest of Pinellas deputy Karl Gwynne who allegedly searched the automated license plate reader database about three-hundred times
Pinellas County Property Tax Rate Hits Lowest Level in 38 Years
Pinellas County cut its property tax rate to a 38-year low, the county said, while trimming jobs, roads funding, and other services.
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade Returns On December 5
The FishHawk-Riverview Rotary Club, in collaboration with Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation and parade sponsor Chris Ligori Law & Associates, is proud to present the 42nd annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 5. This treasured holiday tradition will bring…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02A Year Of Impact, Achievement And Momentum
By Superintendent Van Ayres This month, we released the latest Hillsborough County Public Schools Impact Report that highlights the academic achievements from the last school year. The results are worth celebrating. Our students and educators delivered extraordinary results that…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Dementia And The Holidays, Compassionate Conversations
On Wednesday, November 4, Sandy’s Daughter Dementia Education will be presenting a workshop, Dementia and the Holidays, Compassionate Conversations, at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, located at 5339 County Rd. 579 in Seffner. Many families come together over the holiday…
Osprey Observer
Published October 02Flight To Honor Mission 12 Accepting Guardian Applications
They’re gearing up for Flight to Honor Polk Mission 12 to fly local military veterans to Washington, D.C. where they will spend a day visiting monuments and shrines dedicated to the historical sacrifices of their youth. The airborne missions began in 2015 and give veterans a…
I Love the Burg
Published October 02Step into the strange at FloridaRAMA’s haunting new Radley Experience: Relics & Lore
If FloridaRAMA wasn’t strange enough already, Halloween is about to take things up a notch. Opening October 3, Relics & Lore: A Radley Experience transforms part of the immersive art […]