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The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count report shows that young Floridians' economic health plummeted between 2019 and 2024. As in 2025, Florida ranks 35th for overall child well-being.
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Gathering close to a third of the votes, with a late push the final couple days, and the now, the official name of the Bay Blend manatee — Mateo the Potato!
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Republican Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody joined Democrat Charlie Crist and other officials, Jewish leaders and Holocaust survivors to protest TSA's decision to book Ye – formerly known as Kanye West – at the publicly owned stadium.
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Hillsborough County commissioners cannot remove Tampa Sports Authority board members mid-term, county lawyers concluded.
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Florida is known for its sunshine and heat, but the state’s hottest air temperature is actually lower than nearly every other state.
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The death of a woman killed by a garbage truck has renewed the debate over Florida’s public camping ban. Advocates say the case underscores concerns that enforcement without enough shelter beds can increase risks for people living outside.
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A federal policy shift that could force applicants to apply abroad might make getting Green Cards even harder.
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The loose language of the Anti-DEI bill means officials must lean on city attorneys to parse what does and doesn’t fall under the punitive language of the bill.
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Many Hillsborough County residents say a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark could bring jobs and community pride, but they are skeptical about public financing with a widespread belief they have been left out of the process, according to a new survey.
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The Pentagon recently cut the number of "faith and belief" codes it uses to identify members of the military from more than 200 to 31. Learn why this has prompted concern for some Tampa Bay residents.
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On "The Florida Roundup," we check in with Florida Public Radio reporters across the state for a better sense of the new political landscape following mid-decade redistricting.
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A special weather statement has been issued for Lakeland FL, Winter Haven FL and Auburndale FL until 9:30 PM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 9:30 PM EDT. The statement includes Lakeland FL, Winter Haven FL and Auburndale FL. A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL POLK COUNTY THROUGH 930 PM EDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and pea sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
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This week on "The Florida Roundup," we checked in with reporters from across the state to look at how the 2026 Florida midterms are shaping up. Plus, we looked at a legal challenge to the property tax ballot amendment and more.
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Mobs of teens rioting to "takeover" Florida cities can legally be run over and also charged with racketeering, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
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Meet the members of the U.S. team, which opens play in the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.
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Duke Energy proposed a data center tariff, required under a new state law to shield Floridians from increased costs. But the Office of Public Counsel says it doesn't comply.
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More than one in three families has used apps like Klarna or Afterpay to cover the cost of food in the past 12 months, according to a poll from No Kid Hungry.
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Pasco County joins Hernando County, Citrus County, the city of Zephyrhills and five other Florida counties in enacting a moratorium.
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From a flag-raising ceremony to festivals, here's a list of Juneteenth events taking place across the Tampa Bay area.
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If you're searching for something to do this weekend, WUSF has your back. Here are a few events you can check out. Go to artsaxisfl.org for more.
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