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The vote to delay the purchase of bonds to construct a stadium came shortly after a letter from the Rays to the commission said the delays are making the deal unaffordable for the team.
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Chris Day/Fresh Take FloridaUnder DeSantis’ leadership, the country’s third most-populous state has cemented its reputation as a national testing ground for conservative policies like restricting abortion and defending gun rights. -
Alex Brandon/APAn attorney says an unauthorized person gained access to a file containing confidential testimony from women who have made allegations about former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick to become the next attorney general.
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Florida already had an affordable housing and insurance crisis. Then came the 2024 hurricane season. WUSF’s Jessica Meszaros explains how climate change impacts insurance. -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss President-elect Donald Trump naming Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, whether hurricanes and the prospect of more extreme weather could chill snowbirds' enthusiasm for Florida, the latest tropical disturbance, flooding in Central Florida, and the anniversary of mobile sports betting in the state.
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe calls its holiday offering their Christmas card to the community. This year, WBTT returns “A Motown Christmas” to the Donelly Theatre stage. -
Tips and advice to get the best bang for your buck during the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace, which runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15. -
Respiratory viruses like COVID-19 spread more effectively in colder temperatures, putting younger children and older adults at greater risk for infection. -
Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, says he won't sit "idly by" if legitimate property insurance claims get denied while rates continue to rise. He also promises to bring tech advances to rural parts of the state. -
In a motion to dismiss the amended lawsuit, lawyers with Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office argued the industry groups’ lawsuit “is still riddled with holes.”
With the Rays playing in Tampa this season and new St. Petersburg and Pinellas officials bringing new opinions to the table, the Tampa Bay Times' John Romano tells WUSF the team's future here is at great risk.
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iStockPregnant patients are being asked to make large payments months before they deliver, a change from decades of standard practice. Advocates worry that it allows providers to hold "treatment hostage."
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