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Florida Department of Education eyes dress code policy for employees
In a draft sent to employees and obtained by the News Service of Florida, the DOE would require approval for head coverings on a “case-by-case basis for religious or medical reasons.”
Florida forecast: Much-needed rain on the way, too much?
Florida finally has a meaningful opportunity to put a dent in its drought, but the same prolonged wet pattern that brings drought relief could also bring localized flooding and increasingly rough coastal conditions into next week.
Monday is the deadline to register to vote in Florida's general election. What you need to know
There are several ways to register: online, by mail or in person.
In search of accountability in the Hope Florida saga, and SpaceX launches
A grand jury investigation into Hope Florida and a $10 million Medicaid misappropriation left Floridians with plenty of questions. Many remained unanswered. One of the reporters who broke the story does his best.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published October 01Florida Dept. of Education looks to restrict religious head coverings for employees
The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts. In a draft sent to employees and obtained by the News Service of Florida, the DOE would require approval for head…
Spooky, sparkly and artsy: Your Tampa Bay weekend event list
Spooky season is officially here, but scares aren't the only thing on the calendar. This weekend, you can dance under a disco ball, explore a horror convention, get creative with watercolor and celebrate the arts around Tampa Bay.
That's So Tampa
Published October 01Pinellas pizza star Anthony & Luca’s is bringing its Jersey boardwalk-style pizza to Tampa
A cult favorite pizza shop in Pinellas Park is on its way to Tampa. Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen is set to open a new location at 7032 W Waters […]
State investment bolsters Eckerd’s student rescue force
The $364,811 appropriation will upgrade boats and storm-damaged docks used by student volunteers who respond to hundreds of Tampa Bay maritime emergencies each year.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published October 01Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell calls for IRS investigation into Hope Florida scandal
Top Democrats in the Florida House are demanding the Internal Revenue Service open an investigation into whether the Hope Florida Foundation and two social welfare organizations that received money from it properly reported the funds to the IRS and, moreover, whether any of the…
New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
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Published October 01Florida faces bigger role in wetland protection after federal changes
Federal wetland changes are giving Florida and local governments a larger role in decisions that affect drinking water, flooding, development, and water quality.
Florida announces Oct. 8 hearing on plan to end rules for 4 vaccines
As part of the state surgeon general's push for "medical freedom," Florida wants to change rules that require four vaccines for schools, daycare and adult education programs.