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Published September 24Tampa Bay Lightning host full week of events and giveaways ahead of home opener
Hockey season is almost here, Tampa. And while the Lightning are getting ready to hit the ice, they’re also bringing plenty of good times off of it, too, thanks to […]
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 24Carrollwood resident to donate 150th gallon of blood
Carrollwood resident Frederick Lucardie will donate his 150th gallon of blood Sept. 29 at the OneBlood Donor Center, at 15427 North Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Lucardie’s blood donation career began in the 1980s. In 2004, after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he…
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 24Scholar Education raises $2 million seed round
Tampa-based Scholar Education, which creates artificial intelligence-based tools for students and teachers, has raised a $2 million series seed round. The funding effort was supported by strategic industry partners, tech investors including OneSixOne Ventures and existing…
Florida sues N.Y. Times alleging anti-Israel bias and demanding internal records
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Florida's Board of Administration, which is a shareholder of the Times, and argues the paper's reporting could harm share value for the state's agencies and public sector retirees.
How Hope Florida quietly hollowed out the state's Medicaid, food safety net
State records show the controversial initiative shifted priorities away from DCF's eligibility division that has since failed federal standards and left Floridians cut off.
Osprey Observer
Published September 24Le Donne Italiane Brings Women Together To Help Local Causes
For more than a century, women have been at the heart of the Italian Club of Tampa. Through their leadership, dedication, volunteerism and unwavering commitment to preserving Italian culture and traditions, generations of women have helped shape their organization, strengthen…
Osprey Observer
Published September 24The Sun Rises In A 2-1 Victory Over Fort Lauderdale
By Erica Woolridge The lights may have gone out, but the Tampa Bay Sun found a way to shine. In its 2026 home opener, Tampa Bay Sun Football Club managed to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over instate rival Fort Lauderdale United FC on September 12 at Suncoast Credit…
How Jefferson High School prepares students for Tampa's booming hospitality industry
In partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, the program equips students to learn skills to work in a variety of jobs under the hospitality umbrella.
How will Rays stadium construction affect Hillsborough College students?
When the Tampa Bay Rays begin work on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, classes will move to a temporary hub called The Nest.
Candidates to replace Vern Buchanan in Congress spar in an online forum
The candidates vying for Congressional District 16 - held for the past two decades by Vern Buchanan - took part in an online debate Wednesday.
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 24Weekend spotlight: Jazzmen Brecker and Valdés; the DLs
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to bay area entertainment and the arts.
$1,000 hurricane tax? Fact-checking claims about Jolly's proposal for Florida homeowners insurance
Jolly rejects the ad, saying his plan to move hurricane wind coverage from private insurance to a state fund will cut premiums by 60% to 70%.