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Evolution and climate change are missing from Florida's new K-12 science standards
The Florida Department of Education held its first listening session at Armwood High School. Some teachers brought up their concerns about missing topics, such as evolution.
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Published 13 hours agoFall is in the air: Piertoberfest, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Fest, Putt the Pier return to St. Pete Pier in October
October is here, and with it come some of the year’s biggest annual events on the St. Pete Pier. This is the month that kicks off the run of weeks […]
Immigration detention money flows in Florida's governor's race
Florida's GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds raised more than $115 million for the midterms. Some of that money comes from groups tied to immigration operations in the state.
Insight from the WUSF reporters behind ‘The Cost of Power’ series, and taking charge of AI
If you compare your electric bill from last month to one from a few years ago, you’d probably see a jump. Our three-part investigation digs into why. The reporters tell us how they dug.
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Published 16 hours agoTickets go on sale Saturday for Tampa’s most exclusive whiskey dinners, Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot
Hosted by Bern’s Steak House, the annual Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot week of whiskey dinners is one of Tampa’s most sought-after experiences. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 3, beginning […]
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Published 17 hours agoTampa Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Investigation
Tampa Police Make Arrest in Child Sexual Abuse Materials Investigation Eddy D. Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:52 pm TAMPA, FL. (SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) - - Tampa Police arrested 20-year-old Rhett Vinson (white male, 12/07/2005) following an investigation into the online exploitation of…
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Published 20 hours ago‘Everyone is in their cars, and they don’t really ever socialize’: World Car Free Day takes over Tampa
World Car Free Day brought residents to four Tampa locations on Saturday, Sept. 26. Walk Bike Tampa organized the celebration with local partners, including onbikes and Sidewalk Stompers.
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Published 20 hours agoSports stars align: All five Tampa Bay pro teams plus USF football play at home this weekend
The region’s stars are aligning, and we all get to experience it firsthand. In a rare confluence of competitions, all five of Tampa Bay’s pro sports teams plus South Florida […]
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Published 21 hours agoFerman Chevy Brandon to host massive block party with free food trucks and Karol G ticket giveaways
One of the best parties of the year in Tampa is completely free. Ferman Chevrolet Brandon is hosting a huge family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta on Saturday, October 3, from […]
New Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner is a familiar face
Former immigration czar Larry Keefe replaces Mark Glass at FDLE.
Fans on both sides of Tampa Bay are hyped for the Rays' playoff run
The Rays open the AL Division Series on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Excitement is building in the area, but the hype in Tampa isn't only because the team has eyes on a World Series title.
Amendment 3 passage would cost local governments $12 billion a year, tax policy group says
Amendment 3 would increase the homestead tax exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.