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Published September 30Tickets 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 September 30Byron Donalds says ‘its a fad,’ but Florida utilities are expanding solar
Despite the Trump administration’s hostility towards renewable energy, information released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that utility solar capacity — large scale projects that provide electricity to power grids — has increased 33% since 2025. That’s…
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Published September 30Could disaster recovery include protecting women from domestic abuse and exploitation?
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence after disasters, an issue advocates say is often overlooked.
City of Tampa
Published September 30Tampa 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 September 30DeSantis administration removes child vaccine exemptions based on ‘moral or ethical beliefs’
The DeSantis administration is backing off its push to make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children by eliminating from a proposed rule change “sincerely held moral or ethical belief(s)” from the reasons a parent could object to required vaccinations for…
The Highlands Current
Published September 30Clearwater to Receive $400K Grant
State provides money for education, sloop
St Pete Catalyst
Published September 30Fans on both sides of Tampa Bay are hyped for Rays’ playoff run
The Rays just wrapped one of their most successful seasons, capturing their first division crown since 2021.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published September 30Voter registration deadline for general election is October 5
The voter registration deadline for both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties is Oct. 5.
Pasco County Government News
Published September 30Pasco County Waives Residential Tire Disposal Fee
Pasco County takes another proactive step to protect our community from the mosquito-borne viral infection, dengue fever , by waiving residential tire disposal fees from October 1 through November 1 . Pasco County residents can bring up to four, old tires – no more than 36 inches…
Pinellas death from 'flesh-eating bacteria' reported by Florida health department
The victim was 50 to 54 years old and was listed in the health department's Vibrio database for the week of Sept. 13-19. It was the state's 22nd case and fifth death tied to the bacterial illness in 2026.
Tampa Bay Beacons
Published September 30The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Cooler weather may mean a hotter bite
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Published September 30