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USF Tampa's botanical gardens hosts a pollinator open house this weekend

3 days ago | cltampa.com | Alisha Durosier

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DeSantis rushes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to detain undocumented immigrants in the Everglades

3 days ago | cltampa.com | Christine Sexton |Jay Waagmeester

Florida’s bid to be on the front lines of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans has taken a swampy turn. The state, with approval from the Department of Homeland Security, started this week to build a temporary detention center in the Florida Everglades for undocumented immigrants arrested by state police and federal immigration authorities.
One Big, Beautiful Bill’s changes for Obamacare could be ugly for Florida

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Christine Sexton

President Donald Trump during his first administration promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, but fell short. While there’s less chatter about the repeal, during Trump’s second administration the One Big Beautiful Bill Act might deliver on the years-old promise.
St. Pete Rep. Michele Rayner forming law firm with two other House members

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Mitch Perry

Three Democratic female members from the Florida House — LaVon Bracy Davis from Orange County, Michele Rayner from St. Petersburg, and Ashley Gantt from Miami — announced on Juneteenth that they are forming a law firm rooted in “justice, advocacy and service.”The firm — to be called BDGR P.A., will offer services across a wide range of practice areas, including civil rights, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and government affairs.
Tampa Bay's best live music happening June 19-26

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Ray Roa |Josh Bradley

• The Aquabats! w/Koffin Kats/Mike V and The Rats (The Ritz, Ybor City)• Crunk Witch x HXNCLB w/Moonbae/Guilty by Design (Music Hall at New World Tampa, Tampa)• The Beat Lab: Hwoofer w/Iowcapa.city (The Nest at St. Pete Brewing Co., St. Petersburg)• Flavors of India: An Evening of mangoes and music feat.
Largo firefighter on leave as city investigates his behavior at ‘No Kings’ protests, report says

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Ray Roa

Last weekend’s “No Kings” protests brought out thousands of people across Tampa Bay . And while the protesters mostly rallied peacefully against the policies of Donald Trump, a small contingent of the president’s supporters came out to make their voices heard, too.As previously reported, Tampa’s protest last Saturday saw the presence of MAGA counter-protesters and Proud Boys .
Florida congressman introduces legislation to make ICE more accountable

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Mitch Perry

• New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested on Tuesday by federal agents at an immigration court after he linked arms with a person authorities were attempting to detain. • California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was shoved to the ground and handcuffed by federal agents at a Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles last week. • New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep.
Florida officials open door for state colleges to increase out-of-state tuition by up to 15 percent

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Jay Waagmeester

Students entering Florida for higher education may want to keep an eye on the price tag now that universities have permission to increase tuition on out-of-state students.Out-of-state tuition has not been changed at any public institution in Florida since 2012, when University of South Florida raised it to $491 per credit hour.
Florida officials free up $22.5M so state universities can share revenues with student-athletes

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Jim Turner

TALLAHASSEE --- Pointing to a need to avoid a disadvantage in recruiting athletes, Florida university-system leaders Wednesday made up to $22.5 million available for each state university to share revenues with athletes.The system’s Board of Governors approved the funding, which will be available annually at that level as a loan or transfer for the next three years.
Tampa Legals 6/19/25

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Jerrica Schwartz

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