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Saturday, Aug 22, 2026

 
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South Tampa started to pray for Laine last year. She’s still fighting

Laine, 5, is relearning how to walk, talk and eat after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition that endangered her brain. Read more.

 
 
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5 takeaways from the St. Petersburg mayoral primary results

Charlie Crist didn’t finish worse than second in any precinct in the city. Read more.

 
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While other progressives lost in Florida, Angie Nixon won. Why?

The state representative won handily by more than 10 points against a well-funded opponent. Why did her message resonate? Read more.

 
 
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This beloved Tampa Chinese restaurant is hotter than ever

Restaurant review: Sichuan and northern Chinese fare shines at this USF-area restaurant. Read more.

 
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Howard Frankland express lanes across Tampa Bay start charging tolls

FDOT announced the change Monday. Read more.

 

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