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Gulfport's first hurricane trauma support group met in a little building between the dog parks. Ten people came to Monday's session to talk about trauma they had experienced during the storms.
After hurricanes, a Gulfport counselor gathers a group to process traumas
Ten people came to share stories and grief at the first session this week.
This Democrat could challenge DeSantis’ campaign against abortion, pot amendments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event with Florida Physicians Against Amendment 4 in Coral Gables, Florida on Oct. 21, 2024.
Leon County State Attorney Jack Campbell has been quiet on a criminal complaint.
After two hurricanes ― what’s next for Tampa Bay real estate?
An aerial drone view of manufactured homes on North Beach Road that were destroyed by Hurricane Milton on Manasota Key on Oct. 16 in Englewood.
Listings for storm damaged homes are already popping up across the region.
The race for Pasco schools superintendent feels close. Why?
High school principal Chris Dunning, left, and charter school operator John Legg are vying to become Pasco County's next school district superintendent in the November 2024 election.
Pasco County is a traditional Republican stronghold. Yet a no-party candidate is gaining traction.
Owner Shonnika Denise poses for a portrait and holds a plate of cheesecakes that are offered at Synergy Sweets in Tampa.
This Tampa postal worker turned her dream into a new bakery
It took three tries to open in the midst of hurricanes, but Synergy Sweets has such a strong following that people are driving miles for her cheesecakes and cookies.
St. Petersburg police investigating after man found shot in driveway
St. Petersburg police are investigating after a man was found shot in a driveway Wednesday afternoon.
The man was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital with serious injuries, police say.
Cop support, Warren’s ouster central issues in Hillsborough prosecutor race
Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez, right, has embraced law enforcement since she was appointed to the job by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Her ousted predecessor, Andrew Warren, left, saw distrust from cops during his time in office as he pursued criminal justice reforms.
Suzy Lopez has embraced cops while denying a “rubber stamp.” Andrew Warren’s relationship with cops frayed as he took a more independent approach.
Florida Democrats hope this Tampa race helps end a GOP supermajority
An aerial photo of the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee.
The party eyes one Tampa district among its chances to pick up seats after a brutal 2022.

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Nikita Kucherov ignites early scoring flurry, Lightning beat Avalanche
Earlier today• Sports
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman, left, congratulates forward Jake Guentzel after Guentzel scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of Wednesday's game in Denver.
Dodgers overcome 5-run deficit vs. Yankees, win World Series in 5 games
Earlier today• Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the World Series Wednesday in New York.
At 7-9, Gators’ Olivier Rioux is tallest teen, intriguing prospect
Yesterday• Gators
At 7 feet, 9 inches, Florida freshman Olivier Rioux this season will become the tallest to play college basketball.
Florida-Georgia game to be played in Tampa in 2027, report says
Yesterday• Gators
With the exception of a two-year span in the mid-1990s, the Florida-Georgia game has been held in Jacksonville every year for nearly a century.
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Why aren’t Trump and Harris talking about the slow demise of Social Security? | Column
35 minutes ago• Opinion
Middle class Social Security recipients can pay income tax on huge chunks of their monthly benefit.
Here’s a way for Tampa Bay to build better after the storm | Column
1 hour ago• Opinion
Workers in February put the finishing touches on a sign indicating the start of the “town” of Angeline in northern Land O’ Lakes. The town will feature a 6,200-acre master-planned community and the 775-acre Speros Moffitt medical city.
Hillsborough’s three mayors support the Community Investment Tax | Column
1 hour ago• Opinion
From left: Andy Ross, Jane Castor and Nate Kilton
Why do American elections take so darn long? | Letters
Yesterday• Opinion
An election ballot is dropped off at a voting drop box.
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Chef & The Baker is back open in South Tampa
17 minutes ago• Food
Why aren’t Trump and Harris talking about the slow demise of Social Security? | Column
35 minutes ago• Opinion
Here’s a way for Tampa Bay to build better after the storm | Column
1 hour ago• Opinion
Florida considers whether partisanship has a place in education
1 hour ago• Education
Hillsborough’s three mayors support the Community Investment Tax | Column
1 hour ago• Opinion
After hurricanes, a Gulfport counselor gathers a group to process traumas
2 hours ago• Hurricane
This Democrat could challenge DeSantis’ campaign against abortion, pot amendments
3 hours ago• Elections
Dodgers overcome 5-run deficit vs. Yankees, win World Series in 5 games
Earlier today• Sports
Nikita Kucherov ignites early scoring flurry, Lightning beat Avalanche
Earlier today• Sports
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Anna Paulina Luna, right, at the Crown Center Arena on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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After hurricanes wrecked businesses, workers are desperate for jobs
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Tenants battle vermin, sewage in investor-owned mobile home parks

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