The troubled plant in Manatee County has caused environmental problems for Tampa Bay since the 1970s. We take a tour of the site, where workers are within months of shutting it down.
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The registry will be mandatory for people 14 and older who doesn't have legal status. Those who fail to do so could face fines, imprisonment or both.
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Donalds' announcement comes after he got a critical endorsement from President Donald Trump, which may clear the Republican primary pool for Donalds given the president's influence in elections.
- La inseguridad alimentaria es una preocupación primordial para el bienestar infantil en Florida
- ICE y todos los alguaciles de Florida firman acuerdos de cooperación. Ahora esperan una capacitación optimizada
- La mayoría de los estudiantes de Florida están por debajo del nivel de grado en habilidades de lectura y matemáticas
- ¿Sin el Departamento de Educación, cómo pagarían las escuelas de Sarasota los programas para niños vulnerables?
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On this episode of "Florida Matters," we talk about the history of spring training in the region and visit one of the major league teams that come here for get ready for regular season: the Baltimore Orioles.
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On "The Florida Roundup," we compare California and Florida when it comes to property insurance. And later, Florida's scores on the nation’s report card, what’s at stake for Florida if FEMA is gone, the late Geraldine Thompson and young bird watchers.
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There have been 12 deaths related to outbreaks caused by frozen shakes under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes.
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Lakeland delayed a hearing over the water issue until the Bartow workshop, which presented experts on both sides. Attendees included Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, who wants to end fluoridation.
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The city will tripling the amount of officers on patrol and beach sweeps with police on horseback.
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Robert DuBoise was imprisoned for decades before DNA evidence proved his innocence in a 1983 slaying. Some legislators are looking to change a law so others with similar circumstances can be compensated.
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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, ended the speculation by saying he will run in 2026. If elected, he would become Florida's first Black governor.
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The Ocala-area project will add extra lanes to a stretch of I-75 that's often congested. Other projects are underway around the state to improve traffic flow on major roadways.
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U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and state Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a campaign account.
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The state's spring training sites come alive once again. And Rays fans get a brief respite from stadium talk while the team preps for an entire season played outdoors in Tampa.
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