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After posting an infamous photo mocking President Trump, comedian Kathy Griffin lost jobs and was put on a no-fly list. Several years later, she's again mining her life for laughs.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
After posting an infamous photo mocking President Trump, comedian Kathy Griffin lost jobs and was put on a no-fly list. Several years later, she's again mining her life for laughs.
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The Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research estimates the elimination would result in a combined $18.3 billion annual loss in revenue for local governments.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research estimates the elimination would result in a combined $18.3 billion annual loss in revenue for local governments.
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Florida's House voted late Wednesday to establish the American flamingo as the new state bird, a step toward knocking the mockingbird off its perch after nearly a century. It wasn't immediately clear whether the Senate will go along with the plan.
House votes to make Flamingo Florida's next state bird
Florida's House voted late Wednesday to establish the American flamingo as the new state bird, a step toward knocking the mockingbird off its perch after nearly a century. It wasn't immediately clear ...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Florida's House voted late Wednesday to establish the American flamingo as the new state bird, a step toward knocking the mockingbird off its perch after nearly a century. It wasn't immediately clear whether the Senate will go along with the plan.
The Florida Senate has voted to renew a fund that has given Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration billions of dollars in recent years to respond to emergencies.
Florida Senate votes to extend DeSantis administration's emergency fund
The legislation extends the fund until the end of 2027, but Democrats take issue with how it's been used for immigration enforcement actions and say it needs stronger oversight.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The Florida Senate has voted to renew a fund that has given Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration billions of dollars in recent years to respond to emergencies.
Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on the hit show Dawson's Creek. He announced his colon cancer diagnosis in 2024.
'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek has died at 48
Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on the hit show Dawson's Creek. He announced his colon cancer diagnosis in 2024.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on the hit show Dawson's Creek. He announced his colon cancer diagnosis in 2024.
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we get the latest on New College's quest to take over the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus and more.
New College, Phillippi Creek, 2 launch stories, campus hunger, raptor rescues
A couple of college challenges are in the spotlight. We get an update on the New College-USF controversy and learn about the growing concern of student food insecurity.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we get the latest on New College's quest to take over the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus and more.
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," musician Don Was described working with the greats like Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. He also talks about his current tour with his group, Don Was and the Pan Detroit Ensemble.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:18 PM
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," musician Don Was described working with the greats like Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. He also talks about his current tour with his group, Don Was and the Pan Detroit Ensemble.
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New dog parks have opened along Tampa's Riverwalk — providing another step toward the Tampa Museum of Art's Centennial Expansion project.
New dog parks open at Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
The small and large dog areas provide room for the Tampa Museum of Art's Centennial Expansion project.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:59 PM
New dog parks have opened along Tampa's Riverwalk — providing another step toward the Tampa Museum of Art's Centennial Expansion project.
Some environmentalists want to hit the brakes on a proposed truck refueling stop around a wildlife overpass under construction on Interstate 4.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Some environmentalists want to hit the brakes on a proposed truck refueling stop around a wildlife overpass under construction on Interstate 4.
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The Tampa Bay Rays will retire the number of Evan Longoria and enshrine him in the team’s Hall of Fame during a summer weekend set aside to honor their longtime third baseman.
Rays set Longoria's jersey retirement and team Hall of Fame induction for July
Evan Longoria, who signed a one-day contract to retire with Tampa Bay last season, will be honored during "Longo Legacy Weekend." The team also announced fan promotional giveaways for 2026.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will retire the number of Evan Longoria and enshrine him in the team’s Hall of Fame during a summer weekend set aside to honor their longtime third baseman.
Florida Education officials cautioned districts against supporting protests, some of which occurred during school hours. A legal expert says students may face discipline, but it cannot be based on ideology.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Florida Education officials cautioned districts against supporting protests, some of which occurred during school hours. A legal expert says students may face discipline, but it cannot be based on ideology.
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Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
'E-bike for your feet': How bionic sneakers could change human mobility
Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss the past and future of St. Petersburg's Historic Gas Plant District, examine student walkouts and more.
A look at the Gas Plant District's past and future, student walkouts, trail praisers
It’s hard to have a conversation about what a place can be without talking about the way it was. Such is the case with the current Tropicana Field site.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss the past and future of St. Petersburg's Historic Gas Plant District, examine student walkouts and more.
In an update Jan. 27, the county said the dredging of high spots began in December and is going well, but the next stage could be delayed until the end of this year as it seeks more environmental permits.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
In an update Jan. 27, the county said the dredging of high spots began in December and is going well, but the next stage could be delayed until the end of this year as it seeks more environmental permits.
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While the proportion of international migrants jumped, the total number plunged, as did the number of people moving from other states.
Florida relied on immigration for almost all of its population growth last year
While the proportion of international migrants jumped, the total number plunged, as did the number of people moving from other states.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
While the proportion of international migrants jumped, the total number plunged, as did the number of people moving from other states.
According to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Florida produces about 15% of the country’s strawberries grown during the winter, but some of that share could be eaten up by foreign imports.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
According to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Florida produces about 15% of the country’s strawberries grown during the winter, but some of that share could be eaten up by foreign imports.
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Fellow Puerto Ricans say reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a lush tribute to their island — and to the Latino community in general, at a moment when it feels like a special target of U.S. discrimination.
'It showed class': Puerto Ricans elevated by fellow Boricua Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance
Fellow Puerto Ricans say reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a lush tribute to their island — and to the Latino community in general, at a moment when it feels like a special ...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Fellow Puerto Ricans say reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a lush tribute to their island — and to the Latino community in general, at a moment when it feels like a special target of U.S. discrimination.
A new Florida law making it harder to get citizen-led amendments on the ballot faces a federal court challenge. The trial began Monday. Here’s what’s at stake.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:56 PM
A new Florida law making it harder to get citizen-led amendments on the ballot faces a federal court challenge. The trial began Monday. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Giancarlo Guerrero is the first classical musician to be featured in the big game's halftime concert since Gustavo Dudamel and the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles performed with rock band Coldplay in 2016.
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director appears during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Giancarlo Guerrero is the first classical musician to be featured in the big game's halftime concert since Gustavo Dudamel and the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles performed with rock band Coldplay in 2016...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Giancarlo Guerrero is the first classical musician to be featured in the big game's halftime concert since Gustavo Dudamel and the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles performed with rock band Coldplay in 2016.
Will the state's English-only driver's tests make roads safer? We look into the rule change on "Florida Matters Live & Local."
English-only testing, touching base in Tally, a Was pause, shaping Tampa’s Black story
Will the state's English-only driver's tests make roads safer? We look into the rule change on "Florida Matters Live & Local."
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February 9, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Will the state's English-only driver's tests make roads safer? We look into the rule change on "Florida Matters Live & Local."
The North American Tour of “&Juliet” is coming to Tampa’s Straz Center for a five-day run beginning on Feb. 10.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
The North American Tour of “&Juliet” is coming to Tampa’s Straz Center for a five-day run beginning on Feb. 10.
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Law, who announced she was stepping down a year ago, says successor Moez Limayem will bring a "deep commitment" to the university when he steps into the leadership role next week.
Rhea Law, who officially retires as USF president at week's end, shares farewell message
Law, who announced she was stepping down a year ago, says successor Moez Limayem will bring a "deep committment" to the university when he steps into the leadership role next week.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Law, who announced she was stepping down a year ago, says successor Moez Limayem will bring a "deep commitment" to the university when he steps into the leadership role next week.
New cases of measles are popping up across Florida, with 15 illnesses confirmed statewide, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
New cases of measles are popping up across Florida, with 15 illnesses confirmed statewide, according to data from the Florida Department of Health.
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A fact sheet posted Friday showed that all but six of the 172 permits purchased were by Florida residents, and nearly half of the 52 bears killed during the 23-day hunt that started Dec. 6 were female.
Here's the data for Florida's first bear hunt in a decade
A fact sheet posted Friday showed that all but six of the 172 permits purchased were by Florida residents.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:34 PM
A fact sheet posted Friday showed that all but six of the 172 permits purchased were by Florida residents, and nearly half of the 52 bears killed during the 23-day hunt that started Dec. 6 were female.
We took a trip with oyster farmers to see how their business, and the water quality of the Tampa Bay, could be affected by a proposed port in Manatee County.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
We took a trip with oyster farmers to see how their business, and the water quality of the Tampa Bay, could be affected by a proposed port in Manatee County.
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