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Exactly at the time scheduled for our Zoom conversation Diana Planche’s radiant smile fills my computer screen. She’s composed and striking, yet she whispers, “I’m nervous.” The Toronto-based singer-songwriter is not new to being in...

Hillsborough Parks and Recreation is honored for the third year in a row for top program in the country

Listen: Floridians without access to dental care will be able to get free services next week. It’s because of a two-day event that’s estimated to serve 2,000 people in Lakeland. The initiative is called Florida...

A federal lawsuit contends that some state House and congressional districts in Florida were unconstitutionally gerrymandered in 2022.

Florida Republicans are so afraid of climate change that they've passed a law to never speak of it. As Florida is on fire, underwater, and unaffordable, our state government is rolling back climate change legislation...

The National Ocean Atmospheric Association reported as many as 25 named storms for this year's storm season.

A variety of groups around the Tampa Bay area are holding events throughout the Memorial Day weekend to honor fallen members of the military. Some groups will hold remembrance services and others festivals and backyard...

The National Hurricane Center calls for 17 to 25 named storms, of which 8 to 13 could become hurricanes in 2024.

A federal judge Thursday appeared to have second thoughts about a preliminary injunction he issued blocking a Florida immigration law.

Listen: As Tampa Electric and its Canadian parent company, Emera, gathered for their annual shareholders meeting, concerned TECO customers and community leaders met to discuss the impacts of energy costs and rate increases. Around 25...

Pinellas County will start a months-long project to refill the shoreline at Pass-a-Grille Beach on June 3. The sand will come from the Grand Canal. The Pass-a-Grille Beach nourishment project is split into two phases:...

Jude blocks Florida Law that its a felony to transport immigrants in Florida