Yacob Reyes

6 days ago | axios.com | Yacob Reyes |Isaac Avilucea

1 week ago | axios.com | Yacob Reyes |Kathryn Varn

🦷 Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill banning water fluoridation, calling the practice "forced medication." (Tallahassee Democrat)Dental experts say it helps prevent tooth decay and that banning fluoridation will disproportionately impact low-income, often rural residents who have limited access to dental care. 🚌 Facing a tight budget, the board overseeing Hillsborough's bus system may seek a tax hike.

1 week ago | axios.com | Yacob Reyes |Jason Lalljee

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosThe U.S. Department of Education is once again referring student loan borrowers in default to debt collectors, which could spell financial trouble for many Floridians. Why it matters: Over 2.7 million people in Florida — about 45% under 35 years old — owe $105.5 billion combined in student loans. Borrowers in Florida have an average of $39,262 in student debt, above the national average of $37,853, according to the Education Data Initiative.

1 week ago | axios.com | Kathryn Varn |Yacob Reyes

A survey using ground-penetrating radar brought to light seven more possible graves underneath a Tropicana Field parking lot. That brings the total to 10 possible graves. (Tampa Bay Times)🏗️ The owners of the windowless Frontier building in downtown St. Petersburg plan to add self-storage and ground-floor retail space to the structure, which houses a chunk of the city's internet infrastructure.

1 week ago | axios.com | Yacob Reyes |Kathryn Varn

πŸ›οΈ The Legislature passed a bill that would prevent golf courses, tennis courts and pickleball courts from being built at state parks, sending it to the governor, whose own administration's plans prompted its creation. (Tampa Bay Times)πŸŒ€ The Glazer Family Small Business Fund awarded a second round of grants, now supporting nearly 200 Tampa Bay businesses impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.