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      • Peloton app

        National News

        Peloton beats expectations, announces further layoffs as it cuts costs

        Scripps News Group
        Community advocates continue to call for action over Zion Cemetery in Tampa

        Hillsborough County

        Community advocates continue to call for action over Zion Cemetery in Tampa

        Mary O'Connell
        Eddie Palmieri

        National News

        Eddie Palmieri, pioneering Latin jazz musician and Grammy winner, dies at 88

        Associated Press
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        Scripps News Life

        Confused about tipping? When experts say you should - and shouldn’t - tip

        Scripps News Group
        Thousands of applicants receive denial letters from Elevate Florida Program

        Pinellas County

        Thousands of applicants receive denial letters from Elevate Florida Program

        Casey Albritton
        Mort Elementary

        Hillsborough County

        Mort Elementary embraces first B grade in 30 years, overcoming Hurricane Milton

        Jada Williams
      • Ishaanth Ravichandran

        Pasco County

        Eagle Scout’s project aims to help Pasco Co. Sheriff's K-9s track missing People

        Erik Waxler
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        Tampa Bay Bucs

        Bucs host Titans for animated joint practice

        Kevin Lewis
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        National News

        Air Force says it will deny early retirement pay to transgender service members

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • NOAA outlook

        Local News

        Slight dip in forecasted hurricanes for the remainder of the 2025 season: NOAA

        Amanda Boettcher
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        Scripps News Life

        Community lenders like SELF are stepping in when homeowners need help

        Jennifer Glenfield
        Trump Immigration

        National Politics

        Judge temporarily halts construction of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock

        National News

        Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies of cancer, family says

        Scripps News Group
        Grady Judd

        Florida News

        Florida law enforcement agencies unhappy with ICE's recruiting tactics

        CNN
        Trump Auto Tariffs

        National News

        Toyota braces for $9.5 billion hit from new US tariffs amid trade tensions

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        2 Pennsylvania state troopers shot while responding to call

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Grocery shopper

        Local News

        Coupons, discount grocers and more: Saving money at the grocery store

        Michael Paluska
        FBI Crime Report

        National News

        Senior FBI official who resisted Trump admin demands reportedly pushed out

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Rebekah Nelson
        Israel

        World News

        Netanyahu seeks full military control of Gaza before handing it to Arab forces

        Scripps News Group
        Eli Lilly-Results

        Lilly's experimental weight loss pill showcases promising weight loss results

        Scripps News Group
      • Ray Pinder

        Back to School

        Hernando County Superintendent talks about new initiative, challenges

        Lauren St. Germain
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        Scripps News Life

        Fueled by mortgages, household debt rises to record $18.39 trillion

        Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed

        National News

        Man accused of killing 2 Israeli Embassy staff members charged with hate crimes

        Scripps News Group
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        Daly Discoveries

        Green Turtle Brewery & Public House joins 'Gulp Coast Craft Beer Trail'

        Sean Daly
        Election 2026 Senate Republicans

        National Politics

        Texas senator says FBI will assist in 'locating runaway' state lawmakers

        Justin Boggs
        ChatGPT Vulnerable Teens

        National News

        ChatGPT's dark side: New report details alarming responses to teens seeking help

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Unarmed bystander subdues mass shooting suspect at Georgia military base

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Paramount completes merger with Skydance

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Restoring Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        President Trump calls for new census to exclude immigrants in US illegally

        Scripps News Group
        Aylla hospital release

        Polk County

        6-year-old released from hospital after hit-and-run in Largo Walmart parking lot

        Rebekah Nelson
        Russia Laos

        National Politics

        Trump to meet Putin soon, the Kremlin says as a White House deadline looms

        Scripps News Group
      • St. Pete teacher

        Back to School

        Teachers spend hundreds to create welcoming classrooms ahead of school year

        Keely McCormick
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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

        Organization is the key to a good school year!

        Trump Tariffs

        National Politics

        Trump implements new tariffs, raising effective rate to highest since 1934

        Justin Boggs
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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

        The Pages of My Heart movie

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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

        Our Town America

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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

        The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged!

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        Pinellas County

        City council approves another round of funding for Tropicana Field repairs

        Keely McCormick
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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

        Back to School Cool

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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

        Mom-Approved Back to School Solutions

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        Tampa Bay's Morning Blend

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        Good Morning Tampa Bay

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        Rebekah Nelson
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        Back to School

        Moving company helps teachers prepare for first day of school

        Robert Boyd
        Hillsborough County School bus

        Back to School

        Hillsborough County Schools still dealing with bus driver shortage

        Andrew Kinsey
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        Weather

        Forecast: More rain, later in the day. 90s

        Greg Dee
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        Local News

        Despite nationwide concerns, NWS Tampa Bay says it remains storm-ready

        Chad Mills
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        Hillsborough County

        Tampa’s historic Jackson House takes another step toward revival

        Annette Gutierrez
        United Airlines

        Scripps News Life

        United Airlines resolves computer troubles but says delays will likely persist

        Scripps News Group
      • President Donald Trump Feb 2025

        National Politics

        Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs

        Scripps News Group
        SNAP benefits education

        Hillsborough County

        Nutrition education top of mind as Florida nixes soda, candy from SNAP benefits

        Jada Williams
        Diddy, Trump

        National News

        Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'remains hopeful' as he pursues pardon from President Trump

        Scripps News Group
      • Raw milk linked to illness in Florida

        Florida News

        'It’s Crestfallen': Experts alarmed by raw milk illnesses in Florida

        Forrest Saunders
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        Sarasota, Manatee County

        Missing endangered 2-year-old after mother flees from deputies in Walmart theft

        Frances Lin
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        Pasco County

        Pasco HUD inspector arrested, accused of sexual battery: Police

        Amanda Boettcher
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        Hillsborough County

        Hillsborough School leaders gear up to welcome students back to school

        Mary O'Connell
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        Sports

        Fever's Sophie Cunningham reacts after another sex toy disrupts WNBA game

        Gage Jackson
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        Sports

        USF football embraces new-look running game

        Kevin Lewis
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