Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Voters Elect 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat To Congress
Polk County voters also decided to reinstate the tax to purchase environmentally sensitive lands.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
- Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL
Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Penny For Pasco Approved By 64 Percent, Bilirakis Stays In Congress
Pasco County voters approved the Penny for Pasco 1-cent sales tax with 64.58 percent of voters agreeing.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor To Return To Washington
Among other seats, Hillsborough County voters chose three state senators and eight state representatives.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Election Sees Republicans Dominate Florida Cabinet Seats
Florida voters re-elected Attorney General Ashley Moody and Chief Financial Office Jimmy Patronis and named Wilton Simpon ag commissioner.
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Tampa, FL|News|
DeSantis Hails 'Win For The Ages' Over Charlie Crist For FL Governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis said his victory indicates Florida's rejection of "woke" ideologies. "Florida is where 'woke' goes to die," he said.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Schools To Close Thursday; 7 Sandbag Sites Open Wednesday
Polk County public schools will close Thursday in anticipation of Hurricane Nicole and the county is opening sandbag sites Wednesday.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Storm-Weary FL West Coast Should Brace For Nicole: Weather Service
A tropical storm watch is in effect from Lee County north to Levy Counties and a storm surge watch is in effect from Pasco to Levy counties.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Dino-Napped Baby Velociraptor Reunited With Animatronic Mom, Siblings
The recovered velociraptor is part of an exhibit of 100 animatronic dinosaurs and dragons that will be on display Dec. 9 to Feb. 26 at MAPS.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Nicole Closes Federal Hurricane Ian Assistance Centers
The U.S. Small Business Administration is closing its six Business Recovery Centers in Florida from Wednesday through Sunday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
FL School Districts, Universities Plan Closures Due To Nicole
School districts, colleges and universities around Florida have announced closures ahead of Hurricane Nicole.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Schools Closed Thursday Due To Expected Strong Winds From Nicole
Pasco County schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 10, due to concerns over the high winds from Subtropical Storm Nicole.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Launches Climate Vulnerability Assessment
A report indicates the region is expected to see an additional 2 to 8.5 feet of sea-level rise by the end of this century.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Cars At Palm River Junk Yard Catch Fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was called to douse a fire at a Palm River junk yard Monday night.
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Lutz, FL|News|
SR 56 Entrance Ramp Onto Northbound I-75 To Close Tuesday Night
The State Road 56 entrance ramp onto northbound Interstate 75 will be closed between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Sandbag Stations Open In Pasco County Ahead Of Subtropical Storm
The Pasco Board of County Commissioners is expected to issue a local state of emergency on Nov. 9 for Pasco County.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough Invites Residents To Roll To The Polls With Free Bus Ride
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority is inviting voters to "Roll to the Polls" on election day.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
GoPasco Offering Free Bus Rides To Polls
Complimentary bus rides will be available on Tuesday through 7 p.m. for the general election.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas Offers Free Bus Rides To Voters Tuesday And Veterans Friday
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus rides are free to voters on Tuesday and free to veterans on Veterans Day.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Nicole Causing Cancelations Before FL Landfall
Tropical Storm Nicole should be near or at hurricane strength by Wednesday with dangerous storm surge expected along the FL east coast.
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Largo, FL|News|
SPCA Tampa Bay Hosts 3rd Annual Day of Giving Telethon
This year's telethon and online fundraising event will be on Thursday, Nov. 10.
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