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A Delta Air Lines passenger jet taxis away from a gate at Tampa International Airport in 2024. All public-use airports in Florida will be required to file monthly reports concerning weather modification, per a new state law.
Tampa Bay airports working to comply with Florida’s weather modification ban
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned airports will be required to file monthly reports.
UF researchers say discovery could pave the way for universal cancer vaccine
A University of Florida research team led by UF Health oncologist Elias Sayour, center, developed an mRNA vaccine that boosted the tumor-fighting effects of the immune system in mice. It is now being trialed in humans.
Study found that generic mRNA vaccine prompted anti-cancer reaction in immune system.
DeSantis says Alligator Alcatraz detainees have an out: Self-deportation
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DeSantis said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers an “all-expense paid trip back to their home country” — they just have to be processed first.
Florida surgeon general calls on feds to help the ‘vaccine injured’
Florida Department of Health Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo is calling on the federal government to conduct more research into the effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which he said have damaged people's health.
In speech in Tampa, Joseph Ladapo calls for more research into the effect of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Keep those New Balances on, for the shoe policy has changed at American airports.
Bare feet at the airport taught us much about humanity | Column
We don’t have to take our shoes off for TSA anymore, so here’s to the dogs.
This big, pink coffee cup on wheels is slinging drinks around Tampa and beyond
Amr Sharaki, 29, of Westchase, offers a menu to Raegan Gautreau, 26, who visited the The Big Coffee Cup Cafe mobile espresso bar with her baby, four-month-old Murphie Gautreau, during a stop at the Cypress Grand Apartments on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Tampa.
Here’s the story behind the mobile coffee bar, and how to find it.
Detectives investigating apparent inmate suicide at Pinellas County Jail
Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office are investigating an apparent inmate suicide at the jail.
Adam Little’s death comes less than two weeks after another inmate died following a suicide attempt at the jail.
Gas prices dropped across Tampa Bay, but it won’t stay that way
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the area was $3.14 as of Friday, according to the American Automobile Association. That’s up eight cents from $3.02 last week.
After more than a week of falling prices, industry experts say the cost per gallon is going up

SPORTS

For Rays, the next few weeks will be quite telling in many ways
• Rays
Junior Caminero and the Rays are coming out of the All-Star break with some ground to make up in the AL East.
Wander Franco verdict made official, decision on appeal now pending
• Rays
Rays shortstop Wander Franco reacts after hearing his sentence during his trial on charges of sexual abuse of a minor on June 26 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
If USF’s Bryce Archie opts for baseball, who backs up Byrum Brown?
• USF Bulls
USF quarterback Bryce Archie started the final eight games for the Bulls last season, leading the team to a 5-3 record in that span.
Rays’ B-Lowe looks set to return, Manny Rodriguez won’t be back soon
• Rays
Rays reliever Manny Rodriguez has been sidelined since June 10 with a right forearm strain.
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VIEWPOINTS

How does Florida have great schools and failing kids? | Column
• Viewpoints
The state's latest assessment shows that more than 40% of Florida's school children cannot handle grade-level work.
Why USF blew it by choosing Jim Leavitt for the Hall of Fame | Column
• Viewpoints
Jim Leavitt coaches the Bulls during a game in 2009.
Bare feet at the airport taught us much about humanity | Column
• Viewpoints
Keep those New Balances on, for the shoe policy has changed at American airports.
The ‘secret agents’ of the Gulf Coast and why their work is at risk | Column
• Viewpoints
Florida Sea Grant
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LATEST

Tampa Bay broadcast stations face uncertain future after losing federal and state funding
• Music
Florida surgeon general calls on feds to help the ‘vaccine injured’
• Health
Florida Democrats introduce bill to close Alligator Alcatraz
• News
DeSantis says Alligator Alcatraz detainees have an out: Self-deportation
• Politics
New plans unveiled for Water Street’s second phase
• Real Estate
Gas prices dropped across Tampa Bay, but it won’t stay that way
• Business
Pinellas doctor accused of murdering a lawyer finally has representation for trial
• Crime
Union County educator named Florida’s Teacher of the Year
• Education
Shorebirds find refuge in Tampa port, seeking safety from climate threats
• News
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Jim Leavitt lost his USF coaching job in 2010 when a school probe determined he struck walk-on football player Joel Miller and grabbed him by the throat during halftime of a game the previous year.
As Jim Leavitt reconciles with USF, peace eludes Joel Miller’s family
Residents Reagan Woo Olsen, left, and April Self, right, live in Forest Hills and have struggled with the bureaucracy of hurricane recovery.
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Anthony Sleiman, a conservation photographer who documents the night sky over the Florida Everglades, said he took this photo around midnight on July 1. The glow of the state's new immigration detention facility, Alligator Alcatraz, can be seen nearby. Big Cypress National Preserve was named the nation's first "dark sky" preserve in 2016.
Darkness is crucial to Everglades habitat. Could Alligator Alcatraz threaten it?
Exterior view of the newly renovated Beach Theatre seen before the showing of the "Barbie" movie during a soft opening event on July 2 in St. Pete Beach.
As historic Beach Theatre finally reopens, here are 5 things to know

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