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Saturday, Jun 20, 2026

 
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Tampa Bay can expect a weekend forecast filled with hot, sweltering days

The heat index will be in the triple digits, and more heat advisories are possible. Read more.

 
 
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Take a look inside the Straz Center’s $100M expansion

From new dining options and classrooms to an outdoor stage on the Riverwalk, a preview video offers a peek inside the project. Read more.

 
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Clearwater appraises Duke Energy property as it investigates ditching the utility

The city’s consultants arrived at a very different number than the report commissioned by Duke. Read more.

 
 
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Hillsborough used to elect school superintendents. Here’s why they stopped

As voters decide whether to make the role elected again, revisit the 1960s embezzlement case that led to the current system. Read more.

 
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17 spots to grab New York City-style food in Tampa Bay

To honor the New York Knicks, we rounded up some New York City foods abundant throughout Tampa Bay. Read more.

 

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