<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Florida - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Florida with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Alessi Devil Crabs: all meat, no filler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crab claw meat, sofrito and a tomato-based sauce help create the Devil Crab at Alessi Bakeries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alessi-devil-crabs-all-meat-no-filler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alessi-devil-crabs-all-meat-no-filler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County unveils first high-water rescue vehicle as hurricane season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are highlighting a new high-water rescue vehicle as their latest tool to reach residents during flood emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-unveils-first-high-water-rescue-vehicle-as-hurricane-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-unveils-first-high-water-rescue-vehicle-as-hurricane-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starlink launch scrubbed; next attempt on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcon 9 rocket will send up Starlink 10-43 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-starlink-launch-scrubbed-next-attempt-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-starlink-launch-scrubbed-next-attempt-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay lawmakers slam property tax amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of St. Petersburg and Tampa City Councils say if passed, local governments would face tough decisions about how to make up lost revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-lawmakers-slam-property-tax-amendment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-lawmakers-slam-property-tax-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater leaders say takeovers won't be tolerated, stressed city's safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deputy chief says that police have been made aware of 11 takeover attempts since Dec. 31. He said nine didn't happen, and two were dismantled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-say-takeovers-wont-be-tolerated-stressed-citys-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-say-takeovers-wont-be-tolerated-stressed-citys-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Expands Beyond U.S. Retail into Media, AI Commerce, Advertising, and Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) &mdash; Black Friday, one of the most recognized names in global commerce, is continuing its evolution beyond traditional retail into a broader media, AI commerce, entertainment, advertising, and licensing opportunity, Empire License, Inc. announced today. As media companies, streaming platforms, advertisers, and technology firms increasingly seek stronger consumer engagement ecosystems, Black Friday is uniquely positioned.<br />
According to the company, what was once v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-loyalty-rewards-expands-beyond-us-retail-into-media-ai-commerce-advertising-and-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-loyalty-rewards-expands-beyond-us-retail-into-media-ai-commerce-advertising-and-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasure Island weighs tougher code enforcement for unsafe, neglected properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Dixon, about 78% of homeowners have voluntarily complied with post-storm cleanup and repairs. Others face fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-weighs-tougher-code-enforcement-for-unsafe-neglected-properties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-weighs-tougher-code-enforcement-for-unsafe-neglected-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[He replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month after revealing her husband's cancer diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-taps-housing-finance-director-pulte-as-acting-director-of-national-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-taps-housing-finance-director-pulte-as-acting-director-of-national-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On The Town with Tampa Bay area artist in Pride show at The Werk Gallery in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art and community shine at The Werk Gallery&rsquo;s Pride show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/on-the-town-with-tampa-bay-area-artist-in-pride-show-at-the-werk-gallery-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/on-the-town-with-tampa-bay-area-artist-in-pride-show-at-the-werk-gallery-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Property tax plan gets approvel from lawmakers, and Rubio gives the Senate an update on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approvel-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approvel-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Property tax plan gets approval from lawmakers, and Rubio gives the Senate an update on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approval-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approval-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher helps students learn life skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Krystal Woodley teaches special needs students at Cypress Creek High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-learn-life-skills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-learn-life-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Largo city leaders approve redevelopment updates to encourage housing, jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes are tied with a broader initiative to expand housing and job opportunities along the U.S. 19 corridor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largo-city-leaders-approve-redevelopment-updates-to-encourage-housing-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largo-city-leaders-approve-redevelopment-updates-to-encourage-housing-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City Chamber launches storm prep page for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Plant City Chamber launched a disaster preparedness page to help local businesses find storm prep tools and recovery resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-chamber-launches-storm-prep-page-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-chamber-launches-storm-prep-page-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buy now or wait? Tampa experts weigh in as high rates challenge homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates remain above 6.5%, and experts say inflation continues to keep borrowing expensive. Some say it makes homeownership out of reach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buy-now-or-wait-tampa-experts-weigh-in-as-high-rates-challenge-homeownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buy-now-or-wait-tampa-experts-weigh-in-as-high-rates-challenge-homeownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average set all-time highs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-inches-to-more-records-thanks-to-booming-ai-stocks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-inches-to-more-records-thanks-to-booming-ai-stocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southside St. Pete school celebrates 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular school in South St. Pete is celebrating 100 years this week. An official ceremony is planned for Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/southside-st-pete-school-celebrates-100-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/southside-st-pete-school-celebrates-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After explosion, Blue Origin aiming to launch by end of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Glenn rocket exploded May 28, shortly before a standard static fire was supposed to take place at Launch Complex 36.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-explosion-blue-origin-aiming-to-launch-by-end-of-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-explosion-blue-origin-aiming-to-launch-by-end-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Spot announces 28th birthday sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single day passes will be $28 on Saturday, June 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fun-spot-announces-28th-birthday-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fun-spot-announces-28th-birthday-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operations at immigration detention facility Alligator Alcatraz 'continue as usual,' DHS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no visible evidence of activity at Alligator Alcatraz winding down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/operations-at-immigration-detention-facility-alligator-alcatraz-continue-as-usual-dhs-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/operations-at-immigration-detention-facility-alligator-alcatraz-continue-as-usual-dhs-says/</guid></item></channel></rss>