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For the first time in 53 years, New York is on top of the NBA.
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Mulberry’s first food hall is nearing its first year in operation as city leaders and business owners work to build momentum behind a redevelopment effort they say is already bringing new activity to the city. specne.ws/Vg7Uyj
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A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order calling for the nation’s museums, parks and landmarks to not display elements that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.” baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politi…
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City officials agreed Friday to draft a moratorium ordinance following public pushback over “Project Swan,” a proposed 600,000-square-foot data center in west Lakeland. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2…
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Nearly two weeks after what is known as a "teen takeover" that led to a 17-year-old getting shot in Clearwater, communities around Tampa Bay continue to talk about how to stop the same thing from happening in their neighborhoods. specne.ws/st2fBB
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As President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC fight on the White House lawn this Sunday, the "No Kings" movement will hold its fourth nationwide event to protest his policies. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politi…
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Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue's operations. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/politi…
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Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports…
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As Orlando marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, our anchor @News13JeffAllen recently met with Keinon Carter, a survivor, who said that he was declared dead at one point. He was in a coma for a month.
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Families lit candles to honor the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting at Friday’s remembrance ceremony in Orlando, as the city marks 10 years since the tragedy.
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Spectrum Bay News 9 retweeted
TODAY'S THE DAY FOR @USMNT!! ⚽️ I asked the @TampaBayRowdies where they'll be watching the U.S. take on Paraguay tonight at 9pm! There's a watch party at Al Lang Stadium. Brian Schaefer said he's watching at home since they have a game tomorrow, coach Casciato approves 😂 @BN9
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THRIVING: Leah Lendel,10, is rapidly recovering from a shark bite a year ago on Boca Grande Beach in Sarasota. Here's what her past year has been like. specne.ws/XpksDf
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PULSE REMEMBRANCE: Flags statewide across Florida are flying at half-staff today to honor the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which happened on June 12, 2016. specne.ws/i97muM
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A federal judge agreed on Friday to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration's creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government. specne.ws/j9cWnT
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As Orlando marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, Mayor Buddy Dyer sat down with our anchor @ybruzual for a one-on-one interview as he reflected on the tragedy.
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WATCH PARTIES⚽: Soccer fans across the country, including Tampa Bay, are preparing for a highly anticipated night as the United States opens its World Cup campaign against Paraguay. Here's what you need to know before today's kickoff: specne.ws/kyrZpS
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