<?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/1000/" /><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>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County teachers negotiate new contract as district faces financial pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers are seeking higher pay and improved working conditions as they negotiate a new contract with Hillsborough County Schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-teachers-negotiate-new-contract-as-district-faces-financial-pressures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-teachers-negotiate-new-contract-as-district-faces-financial-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are likely to focus on whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-investigators-probe-amazon-cargo-jets-fiery-runway-crash-that-killed-5-in-miami/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-investigators-probe-amazon-cargo-jets-fiery-runway-crash-that-killed-5-in-miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Venice preserves stories about 9/11 through oral history project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the Sept. 11 hijackers had taken flight lessons in Venice, which brought the FBI investigation to the city almost immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-of-venice-preserves-stories-about-911-through-oral-history-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-of-venice-preserves-stories-about-911-through-oral-history-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victims of Amazon crash were all in a van and a passenger vehicle, NTSB says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash took place at Miami International Airport on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/victims-of-amazon-crash-were-all-in-a-van-and-a-passenger-vehicle-ntsb-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/victims-of-amazon-crash-were-all-in-a-van-and-a-passenger-vehicle-ntsb-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helicopters spray Tampa neighborhoods as dengue cases climb]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pesticide applications are focused on central Tampa, including areas around the I-275 and U.S. 41 corridors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/helicopters-spray-tampa-neighborhoods-as-dengue-cases-climb/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/helicopters-spray-tampa-neighborhoods-as-dengue-cases-climb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worries about recent food recalls have some growing more food at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recalls involving frozen berries, mangoes and lettuce products have added to interest in learning how to grow some food at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/worries-about-recent-food-recalls-have-some-growing-more-food-at-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/worries-about-recent-food-recalls-have-some-growing-more-food-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ten Days of Hell and Heroes': Central Florida chaplain shares haunting stories of Ground Zero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Kadow spent 10 days at Ground Zero after 9/11 documenting scenes and supporting first responders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ten-days-of-hell-and-heroes-central-florida-chaplain-shares-haunting-stories-of-ground-zero/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ten-days-of-hell-and-heroes-central-florida-chaplain-shares-haunting-stories-of-ground-zero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida travelers face higher gas prices during Labor Day weekend compared to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAA expects busy Florida roads for Labor Day weekend as gas nears $4 a gallon and Orlando ranks among the top domestic destinations for travelers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-travelers-face-higher-gas-prices-during-labor-day-weekend-compared-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-travelers-face-higher-gas-prices-during-labor-day-weekend-compared-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay veterans urged to prepare for Sept. 11 triggers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop Soldier Suicide is urging Tampa Bay veterans and families to prepare for Sept. 11 imagery as Florida veteran suicide rates remain high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-veterans-urged-to-prepare-for-sept-11-triggers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-veterans-urged-to-prepare-for-sept-11-triggers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From VA home loans to housing assistance: What a new law means for veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which became law July 11, includes several provisions focused specifically on veterans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/from-va-home-loans-to-housing-assistance-what-a-new-law-means-for-veterans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/from-va-home-loans-to-housing-assistance-what-a-new-law-means-for-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: The impact of immigration enforcement in Florida, and Democrats demand report on emergency spending including costs related to Alligator Alcatraz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-the-impact-of-immigration-enforcement-in-florida-and-democrats-demand-report-on-emergency-spending-including-costs-related-to-alligator-alcatraz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-the-impact-of-immigration-enforcement-in-florida-and-democrats-demand-report-on-emergency-spending-including-costs-related-to-alligator-alcatraz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City's Strawberry Festival celebrates 'A Timeless Tradition' ahead of 2027 event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida Strawberry Festival has announced its theme for next year&rsquo;s 92nd annual event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-citys-strawberry-festival-celebrates-a-timeless-tradition-ahead-of-2027-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-citys-strawberry-festival-celebrates-a-timeless-tradition-ahead-of-2027-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public weighs in ahead of final vote on South Howard flood project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city is considering spending $92.7 million on a culvert to redirect stormwater and relieve floodwaters that plague parts of South Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/public-weighs-in-ahead-of-final-vote-on-south-howard-flood-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/public-weighs-in-ahead-of-final-vote-on-south-howard-flood-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-job-market-rebounds-as-employers-add-162000-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-job-market-rebounds-as-employers-add-162000-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple I-75 crashes, one deadly, thwart morning traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fatal crash happened on I-75 southbound at Fletcher Ave just before 6 a.m. Two lanes were blocked and the off-ramp to Fletcher was shut down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-i-75-crashes-one-deadly-thwart-morning-traffic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-i-75-crashes-one-deadly-thwart-morning-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunedin votes to ban jet ski launches from Causeway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jet skis and other personal motorized watercraft will no longer be allowed to launch from the south side of the Dunedin Causeway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-votes-to-ban-jet-ski-launches-from-causeway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-votes-to-ban-jet-ski-launches-from-causeway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Undocumented students barred from enrollment at Florida public universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida will bar undocumented students from enrollment at state universities in 2027-28, a change expected to affect thousands statewide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/undocumented-students-barred-from-enrollment-at-florida-public-universities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/undocumented-students-barred-from-enrollment-at-florida-public-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about Universal Celestial Goodnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe is the last thing park guests experience after a whole day of attractions, dining, and walking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-things-to-know-about-universal-celestial-goodnight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-things-to-know-about-universal-celestial-goodnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get your shell on: Meet Brevard Zoo’s large Galápagos tortoises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests can pet and feed Gal&aacute;pagos tortoises inside their habitat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/get-your-shell-on-meet-brevard-zoos-large-galpagos-tortoises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/get-your-shell-on-meet-brevard-zoos-large-galpagos-tortoises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple I-75 crashes, one deadly, thwarting morning traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fatal crash happened on I-75 southbound at Fletcher Ave just before 6 a.m. Two lanes were blocked and the off-ramp to Fletcher was shut down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-i-75-crashes-one-deadly-thwarting-morning-traffic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-i-75-crashes-one-deadly-thwarting-morning-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends and patients remember doctor, nurse practitioner killed in Hillsborough County plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends and former patients remember Dr. David Siambanes and Dawn Stone after a fatal small plane crash near Tampa Executive Airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/friends-and-patients-remember-doctor-nurse-practitioner-killed-in-hillsborough-county-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/friends-and-patients-remember-doctor-nurse-practitioner-killed-in-hillsborough-county-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead in small plane crash in Hillsborough County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed Thursday morning when a small plane crashed in a wooded area off U.S. Hwy 301.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-dead-in-small-plane-crash-in-hillsborough-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-dead-in-small-plane-crash-in-hillsborough-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Bay area medical professionals killed in small plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed Thursday morning when a small plane crashed in a wooded area off U.S. Hwy 301.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-bay-area-medical-professionals-killed-in-small-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-bay-area-medical-professionals-killed-in-small-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Central District businesses prepare for Rays departure from Tropicana Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Central District businesses near Tropicana Field are weighing the loss of Rays game-day crowds as a Tampa stadium plan moves ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/grand-central-district-businesses-prepare-for-rays-departure-from-tropicana-field/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/grand-central-district-businesses-prepare-for-rays-departure-from-tropicana-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacksonville-based Dark Matter names Salvatore Piccola and Gil Valera to product strategy, professional services leadership roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has expanded its leadership team with two experienced executives: Salvatore Piccola as senior vice president of product strategy and Gil Valera as vice president of professional services. The additions strengthen two areas central to Dark Matter&rsquo;s growth strategy: innovation focused on using AI to improve customer experience, help lenders rea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jacksonville-based-dark-matter-names-salvatore-piccola-and-gil-valera-to-product-strategy-professional-services-leadership-roles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jacksonville-based-dark-matter-names-salvatore-piccola-and-gil-valera-to-product-strategy-professional-services-leadership-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Test out the game breaking buzzer for yourself at That Game Show Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever wanted to be on a game show, one business in Palm Harbor is making that dream come true for players of all ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/test-out-the-game-breaking-buzzer-for-yourself-at-that-game-show-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/test-out-the-game-breaking-buzzer-for-yourself-at-that-game-show-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What AI marketing tools mean for local businesses and designers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Pinellas County businesses are using AI-generated flyers on social media, raising questions about cost savings, branding and design jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-ai-marketing-tools-mean-for-local-businesses-and-designers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-ai-marketing-tools-mean-for-local-businesses-and-designers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities: Hillsborough Fire Rescue responds to small plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upon arrival at the crash scene, located off U.S. Hwy 301, crews encountered a small aircraft fully involved in fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-hillsborough-fire-rescue-responds-to-small-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-hillsborough-fire-rescue-responds-to-small-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa, Ukrainian city forge new partnership as TPS deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa is strengthening its ties with Ukraine as city leaders move forward with a Friendship City agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-ukrainian-city-forge-new-partnership-as-tps-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-ukrainian-city-forge-new-partnership-as-tps-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa airport expects fewer Labor Day travelers compared to last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa International Airport is expecting fewer travelers to pass through its terminal this Labor Day weekend compared to last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-airport-expects-fewer-labor-day-travelers-compared-to-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-airport-expects-fewer-labor-day-travelers-compared-to-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steinem died Wednesday at her home in New York City, according to her and her foundation&rsquo;s social media pages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gloria-steinem-a-potent-voice-of-us-feminism-and-co-founder-of-ms-magazine-dies-at-92/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gloria-steinem-a-potent-voice-of-us-feminism-and-co-founder-of-ms-magazine-dies-at-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck driver shortage grows as federal officials crack down on schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Central Florida truck-driving schools are among 110 shut down as federal officials target CDL training violations amid a driver shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/truck-driver-shortage-grows-as-federal-officials-crack-down-on-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/truck-driver-shortage-grows-as-federal-officials-crack-down-on-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays support Venezuela relief efforts after deadly earthquake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays donated $100,000 to World Central Kitchen for Venezuela earthquake relief, supporting meals and aid for communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-rays-support-venezuela-relief-efforts-after-deadly-earthquake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-rays-support-venezuela-relief-efforts-after-deadly-earthquake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New FEMA flood insurance rate maps to be issued for Clearwater's Alligator Creek watershed area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents can search their address on the city&rsquo;s website to see if they will be impacted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-fema-flood-insurance-rate-maps-to-be-issued-for-clearwaters-alligator-creek-watershed-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-fema-flood-insurance-rate-maps-to-be-issued-for-clearwaters-alligator-creek-watershed-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities: Two dead in small plane crash in Hillsborough County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed Thursday morning when a small plane crashed in a wooded area off U.S. Hwy 301.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-two-dead-in-small-plane-crash-in-hillsborough-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-two-dead-in-small-plane-crash-in-hillsborough-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete rebuffs bid from Vinik Sports Group to manage Mahaffey Theater]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parent company of the Tampa Bay Lightning recently made a bid to manage the Mahaffey Theater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-rebuffs-bid-from-vinik-sports-group-to-manage-mahaffey-theater/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-rebuffs-bid-from-vinik-sports-group-to-manage-mahaffey-theater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army veteran becomes first VA patient to use new diabetes insulin system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Army veteran Jason Ennis was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 25 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/army-veteran-becomes-first-va-patient-to-use-new-diabetes-insulin-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/army-veteran-becomes-first-va-patient-to-use-new-diabetes-insulin-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group aims for changes with 'Dump Duke' movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group looking to drop Duke Energy as St. Petersburg&rsquo;s energy provider launched a petition on Wednesday to create a ballot measure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/group-aims-for-changes-with-dump-duke-movement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/group-aims-for-changes-with-dump-duke-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eduoard continues to cause major flash flooding in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The system is expected to fall apart as it moves farther inland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/eduoard-continues-to-cause-major-flash-flooding-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/eduoard-continues-to-cause-major-flash-flooding-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays stadium deal paves way for major transformation of Hillsborough College campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aging buildings on the campus will be torn down, with plans for construction of the college and stadium to happen simultaneously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-deal-paves-way-for-major-transformation-of-hillsborough-college-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-deal-paves-way-for-major-transformation-of-hillsborough-college-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mordisco's features  Vuelve a La Vida and Arepa de Carne en Vara]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former chain restaurant near SeaWorld has been gutted, redesigned and reimagined &mdash; and international flavors have taken over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mordiscos-features-vuelve-a-la-vida-and-arepa-de-carne-en-vara/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mordiscos-features-vuelve-a-la-vida-and-arepa-de-carne-en-vara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef's Kitchen: Mordisco's Vuelve a La Vida and Arepa de Carne en Vara]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former chain restaurant near SeaWorld has been gutted, redesigned and reimagined &ndash; and international flavors have taken over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chefs-kitchen-mordiscos-vuelve-a-la-vida-and-arepa-de-carne-en-vara/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chefs-kitchen-mordiscos-vuelve-a-la-vida-and-arepa-de-carne-en-vara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression Edouard bringing heavy rain into central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and wind are expected through Wednesday as it moves inland into Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-depression-edouard-bringing-heavy-rain-into-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-depression-edouard-bringing-heavy-rain-into-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF gears up for Week 1, hopes to start the Brian Hartline-era strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of South Florida football team starts the college football season this Saturday night against FIU.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-gears-up-for-week-1-hopes-to-start-the-brian-hartline-era-strong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-gears-up-for-week-1-hopes-to-start-the-brian-hartline-era-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Health Organization recommends hearing aids to help reduce cognitive decline risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new campaign in Florida is encouraging adults 50 and older to make hearing screenings a routine part of their wellness checks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/world-health-organization-recommends-hearing-aids-to-help-reduce-cognitive-decline-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/world-health-organization-recommends-hearing-aids-to-help-reduce-cognitive-decline-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas sheriff defends Flock cameras amid state removal order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sheriff says there are 73 Flock cameras throughout Pinellas County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-sheriff-defends-flock-cameras-amid-state-removal-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-sheriff-defends-flock-cameras-amid-state-removal-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County leaders approve new short-term rental rules, including $200 annual fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules are being welcomed by some residents who live near short-term rentals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-leaders-approve-new-short-term-rental-rules-including-200-annual-fee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-leaders-approve-new-short-term-rental-rules-including-200-annual-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County considers new rules for short-term rentals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short-term rentals are under new scrutiny in Hillsborough County as commissioners consider more regulations for vacation rental properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-considers-new-rules-for-short-term-rentals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-considers-new-rules-for-short-term-rentals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Coquina Beach ferry stop gives riders another route to the sand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gulf Islands Ferry added a Coquina Beach stop in Manatee County, expanding boat access to the sand as officials work to reduce island traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-coquina-beach-ferry-stop-gives-riders-another-route-to-the-sand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-coquina-beach-ferry-stop-gives-riders-another-route-to-the-sand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-lived Eduoard brought massive flooding to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a foot of rain fell in eastern Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/short-lived-eduoard-brought-massive-flooding-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/short-lived-eduoard-brought-massive-flooding-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSTA secures funds for permanent St. Pete ferry dock]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is reaching another milestone before it launches the new Tampa Bay Ferry service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-secures-funds-for-permanent-st-pete-ferry-dock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-secures-funds-for-permanent-st-pete-ferry-dock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rent-to-own gets another look as Tampa Bay renters navigate path to homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida Housing Coalition says there has been a resurgence in rent-to-own because of the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rent-to-own-gets-another-look-as-tampa-bay-renters-navigate-path-to-homeownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rent-to-own-gets-another-look-as-tampa-bay-renters-navigate-path-to-homeownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa wheelchair tennis program brings competition, family atmosphere to local adaptive athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has offered a free wheelchair tennis class to locals for over a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-wheelchair-tennis-program-brings-competition-family-atmosphere-to-local-adaptive-athletes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-wheelchair-tennis-program-brings-competition-family-atmosphere-to-local-adaptive-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Louisiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and wind are expected through Wednesday as it moves inland into Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-makes-landfall-in-louisiana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-makes-landfall-in-louisiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard continues to strengthen ahead of landfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical storm impacts are expected in Texas and Louisiana today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-continues-to-strengthen-ahead-of-landfall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-continues-to-strengthen-ahead-of-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peralta stymies former team, Rays win 6-2 over Mets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peralta (7-11) allowed three hits and one run, with no walks and seven strikeouts. He has permitted just one run over his last 14 innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/peralta-stymies-former-team-rays-win-6-2-over-mets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/peralta-stymies-former-team-rays-win-6-2-over-mets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edouard weakens into a tropical depression, heavy rain likely into central Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and wind are expected through Wednesday as it moves inland into Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/edouard-weakens-into-a-tropical-depression-heavy-rain-likely-into-central-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/edouard-weakens-into-a-tropical-depression-heavy-rain-likely-into-central-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New middle school under construction in Wimauma to get official name]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hillsborough County School Board is expected to select a permanent name for the new campus Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-middle-school-under-construction-in-wimauma-to-get-official-name/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-middle-school-under-construction-in-wimauma-to-get-official-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard bringing heavy rain and wind to southeast Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and wind are expected through Wednesday as it moves inland into Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-bringing-heavy-rain-and-wind-to-southeast-texas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-bringing-heavy-rain-and-wind-to-southeast-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa CEO commits $2 million to St. Leo cybersecurity program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnie Bellini is putting $2 million into St. Leo University&rsquo;s cybersecurity track as Florida faces more than 23,000 job openings in the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-ceo-commits-2-million-to-st-leo-cybersecurity-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-ceo-commits-2-million-to-st-leo-cybersecurity-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher helps students find passion for music and the arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's A+ Teacher is Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts' orchestra director. Darlene Miceli has been teaching there for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-find-passion-for-music-and-the-arts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-find-passion-for-music-and-the-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays community benefits plan could bring new investment to historic Yellow Jackets Little League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays CEO Ken Babby said the organization wants to begin some of its youth sports initiatives before the team's new stadium is scheduled to open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-community-benefits-plan-could-bring-new-investment-to-historic-yellow-jackets-little-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-community-benefits-plan-could-bring-new-investment-to-historic-yellow-jackets-little-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasure Island is adding code inspectors to reduce hurricane-related cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new hires, each district in Treasure Island will have a dedicated inspector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-is-adding-code-inspectors-to-reduce-hurricane-related-cases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-is-adding-code-inspectors-to-reduce-hurricane-related-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FWC expands bear hunt, increasing number of permits available]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is increasing the number of permits from 172 to 193.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-expands-bear-hunt-increasing-number-of-permits-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-expands-bear-hunt-increasing-number-of-permits-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa releases simulation for South Howard Flood Relief Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa officials say the $92.7 million South Howard flood project would reduce flooding in Parkland Estates and Palma Ceia Pines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-releases-simulation-for-south-howard-flood-relief-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-releases-simulation-for-south-howard-flood-relief-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida governor candidates weigh in on Flock camera restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida&rsquo;s order to remove Flock cameras from state roads is putting license plate readers at the center of the 2026 governor&rsquo;s race debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-governor-candidates-weigh-in-on-flock-camera-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-governor-candidates-weigh-in-on-flock-camera-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa police to remove 17 license plate readers from state roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Police Department also said it has measures in place to ensure the technology is not misused by any member of the agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-police-to-remove-17-license-plate-readers-from-state-roads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-police-to-remove-17-license-plate-readers-from-state-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four St. Pete swimmers to represent Team USA in open water swimming championships in Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The worldwide youth competition runs from Sept. 3-6 in Santa Fe, Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/four-st-pete-swimmers-to-represent-team-usa-in-open-water-swimming-championships-in-argentina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/four-st-pete-swimmers-to-represent-team-usa-in-open-water-swimming-championships-in-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard approaching the Texas and Louisiana coasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical storm impacts are likely in Texas and Louisiana through midweek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-approaching-the-texas-and-louisiana-coasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-approaching-the-texas-and-louisiana-coasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worrell responds to rumors DeSantis plans to suspend her again]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not suggesting it, I&rsquo;m outright saying it&rdquo;: state attorney said the rumors are a distraction, referenced the Hope Florida scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/worrell-responds-to-rumors-desantis-plans-to-suspend-her-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/worrell-responds-to-rumors-desantis-plans-to-suspend-her-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Park community rallies around injured veterans at annual 'Alive Day' ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of riders joined the Wounded Warriors Alive Day ride in Pinellas Park to support programs that help injured veterans stay active.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-community-rallies-around-injured-veterans-at-annual-alive-day-ride/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-community-rallies-around-injured-veterans-at-annual-alive-day-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CS3 Investments Enters Florida Housing with 300-Unit Jacksonville-Area Acquisition: Infinite Clay Town Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; CS3 Investments has closed on Infinite Clay Town Center, a 300-unit Class A apartment community in the Jacksonville metropolitan area, completing in under 75 days a transaction that typically takes four to six months. The community, acquired as Ascend at Clay Town Center, will operate under the Infinite banner and be managed by CS3 Management.<br />
The firm went under contract June 9 and closed August 20 &ndash; 72 days, start to finish. The acquisition i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cs3-investments-enters-florida-housing-with-300-unit-jacksonville-area-acquisition-infinite-clay-town-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cs3-investments-enters-florida-housing-with-300-unit-jacksonville-area-acquisition-infinite-clay-town-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New breast surgery technology at BayCare aims to increase precision, reduce scarring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Robert Gabordi, a breast surgical oncologist with BayCare, said the procedure benefits surgeons and patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-breast-surgery-technology-at-baycare-aims-to-increase-precision-reduce-scarring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-breast-surgery-technology-at-baycare-aims-to-increase-precision-reduce-scarring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunedin officials meeting again on halting some causeway watercraft launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dunedin is scheduled to have a second hearing Thursday on banning jet skis and other motorized watercraft from launching off the Dunedin Causeway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-officials-meeting-again-on-halting-some-causeway-watercraft-launches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-officials-meeting-again-on-halting-some-causeway-watercraft-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Hill resident calls for more speed patrols on residential street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Spring Hill resident is pushing for more speed patrols on Noddy Tern Road as development near SR-50 sends more traffic onto the street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spring-hill-resident-calls-for-more-speed-patrols-on-residential-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spring-hill-resident-calls-for-more-speed-patrols-on-residential-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New breast surgery technology at BayCare increases precision, reduces scarring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Robert Gabordi, a breast surgical oncologist with BayCare, said the procedure benefits surgeons and patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-breast-surgery-technology-at-baycare-increases-precision-reduces-scarring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-breast-surgery-technology-at-baycare-increases-precision-reduces-scarring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar 2022 and led Argentina to the final in 2026 losing to Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-playing-for-argentina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-playing-for-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota asks residents to help shape future of transportation and parking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Sarasota wants to hear from people at their upcoming transportation charter update workshop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-asks-residents-to-help-shape-future-of-transportation-and-parking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-asks-residents-to-help-shape-future-of-transportation-and-parking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota asks residents to help shape future of transportation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Sarasota wants to hear from people at their upcoming transportation charter update workshop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-asks-residents-to-help-shape-future-of-transportation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-asks-residents-to-help-shape-future-of-transportation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays comeback falls short in 3-2 loss to Mets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Hicks and Chandler Simpson each had an RBI single with two outs in the eighth to pull the Rays to 3-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-comeback-falls-short-in-3-2-loss-to-mets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-comeback-falls-short-in-3-2-loss-to-mets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monitoring a disturbance in the Gulf and the remnants of Dolly]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a high chance a depression or tropical storm could form in the Gulf today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/monitoring-a-disturbance-in-the-gulf-and-the-remnants-of-dolly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/monitoring-a-disturbance-in-the-gulf-and-the-remnants-of-dolly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Edouard heading toward Texas and Louisiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical storm impacts look likely in Texas and Louisiana the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-heading-toward-texas-and-louisiana/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-edouard-heading-toward-texas-and-louisiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The marriage of really old and very new: USF uses AI to excavate ancient site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team excavated a site in Sicily and uncovered numerous artifacts dating back to the 4th century, including jars and portions of a statue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-marriage-of-really-old-and-very-new-usf-uses-ai-to-excavate-ancient-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-marriage-of-really-old-and-very-new-usf-uses-ai-to-excavate-ancient-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa woman’s aunt among thousands missing after deadly Nepal floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pragati Ghimire, who lived in Nepal through her teenage years and now lives in Tampa, said the disaster has been difficult to watch from afar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-womans-aunt-among-thousands-missing-after-deadly-nepal-floods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-womans-aunt-among-thousands-missing-after-deadly-nepal-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety Harbor ordinance gives microbreweries more options for serving food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Harbor now allows microbreweries and distilleries to add stationary food trailers, giving taprooms a new way to serve customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-ordinance-gives-microbreweries-more-options-for-serving-food/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-ordinance-gives-microbreweries-more-options-for-serving-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[118-year-old home gains first-of-its-kind status in Manatee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Johnson Helm home, built in 1908, has become the first property in county history to receive a local historic landmark designation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/118-year-old-home-gains-first-of-its-kind-status-in-manatee-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/118-year-old-home-gains-first-of-its-kind-status-in-manatee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Port Richey looking to change downtown parking enforcement regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed updates include adding violations for parking in designated bike lanes or spaces for compact cars and electric vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-port-richey-looking-to-change-downtown-parking-enforcement-regulations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-port-richey-looking-to-change-downtown-parking-enforcement-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curbside changes start today for Tampa International's red airside departures]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have a flight at the Tampa International Airport, prepare for some changes when you're driving in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/curbside-changes-start-today-for-tampa-internationals-red-airside-departures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/curbside-changes-start-today-for-tampa-internationals-red-airside-departures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curbside changes for Tampa International's red airside departures]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have a flight at the Tampa International Airport, prepare for some changes when you're driving in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/curbside-changes-for-tampa-internationals-red-airside-departures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/curbside-changes-for-tampa-internationals-red-airside-departures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Port commissioners to consider retroactive 18-month data center moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Port city commissioners are taking another look Monday at whether to temporarily halt new data center projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/north-port-commissioners-to-consider-retroactive-18-month-data-center-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/north-port-commissioners-to-consider-retroactive-18-month-data-center-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs elevate Daniels to backup QB while setting roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels did enough to not only garner a roster spot but grab the backup role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-elevate-daniels-to-backup-qb-while-setting-roster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-elevate-daniels-to-backup-qb-while-setting-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDOT orders removal of Flock cameras along Florida state highways]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDOT says all license plate readers must be removed from state right of ways within the next 30 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-orders-removal-of-flock-cameras-along-florida-state-highways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-orders-removal-of-flock-cameras-along-florida-state-highways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County Schools offers free full-day voluntary prekindergarten for 1st time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding from the voter-approved tax referendum in 2024 makes the expanded day possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-schools-offers-free-full-day-voluntary-prekindergarten-for-1st-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-schools-offers-free-full-day-voluntary-prekindergarten-for-1st-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression #5 forms in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[TD #5 is expected to bring heavy rain and winds to the Texas/Louisiana coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-depression-5-forms-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-depression-5-forms-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach ending Freebee shuttle service]]></title><description><![CDATA[City officials have ended the city&rsquo;s on-demand shuttle services. The Freebee service provides rides within St. Pete Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-ending-freebee-shuttle-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-ending-freebee-shuttle-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida housing report finds affordable options shrinking as costs pressure millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report examines housing affordability across Florida, including rental availability, home prices, cost burdens and homelessness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-housing-report-finds-affordable-options-shrinking-as-costs-pressure-millions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-housing-report-finds-affordable-options-shrinking-as-costs-pressure-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA and SpaceX successfully launches Nancy Grace Roman telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The telescope mission's mission is to explore the edge of the observable universe, including other planets and dark energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-and-spacex-successfully-launches-nancy-grace-roman-telescope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-and-spacex-successfully-launches-nancy-grace-roman-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA and SpaceX successfully launch Nancy Grace Roman telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The telescope mission's mission is to explore the edge of the observable universe, including other planets and dark energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-and-spacex-successfully-launch-nancy-grace-roman-telescope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-and-spacex-successfully-launch-nancy-grace-roman-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonny DeLuca's homer ties game in ninth, Jorge Mateo wins it for Rays in 11th in 5-4 win over Padres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny DeLuca hit a two-out, two-run homer off Mason Miller to tie it in the 9th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jonny-delucas-homer-ties-game-in-ninth-jorge-mateo-wins-it-for-rays-in-11th-in-5-4-win-over-padres/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jonny-delucas-homer-ties-game-in-ninth-jorge-mateo-wins-it-for-rays-in-11th-in-5-4-win-over-padres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Indian Rocks Beach smoking ban targets cigarette butt litter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian Rocks Beach is weighing a beach smoking and vaping ban aimed at reducing secondhand smoke and cigarette butt litter along the shoreline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/proposed-indian-rocks-beach-smoking-ban-targets-cigarette-butt-litter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/proposed-indian-rocks-beach-smoking-ban-targets-cigarette-butt-litter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida proposal would regulate AI use at all 28 state colleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed Florida rule would require all 28 state colleges, including Central Florida campuses, to set policies for AI use in class and on campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-proposal-would-regulate-ai-use-at-all-28-state-colleges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-proposal-would-regulate-ai-use-at-all-28-state-colleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida cattle rancher says he's concerned over beef tariff pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Planz, owner of Providence Cattle Company, says a 90-day pause on foreign beef tariffs could affect local producers already facing higher costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-cattle-rancher-says-hes-concerned-over-beef-tariff-pause/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-cattle-rancher-says-hes-concerned-over-beef-tariff-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three generations of teachers share special connection to Hernando County school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Twyman and Reiter families have spent more than two decades teaching and helping to shape students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/three-generations-of-teachers-share-special-connection-to-hernando-county-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/three-generations-of-teachers-share-special-connection-to-hernando-county-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simpson's RBI single caps 4-run 7th inning as Rays rally to defeat Padres 7-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda homered as the Rays won their third straight and for the fifth time in six games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/simpsons-rbi-single-caps-4-run-7th-inning-as-rays-rally-to-defeat-padres-7-6/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/simpsons-rbi-single-caps-4-run-7th-inning-as-rays-rally-to-defeat-padres-7-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president calls it "THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-has-entered-deal-with-venezuela-to-take-control-of-65-billion-barrels-of-oil-reserves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-has-entered-deal-with-venezuela-to-take-control-of-65-billion-barrels-of-oil-reserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSTA weighs future of bus route serving St. Pete Beach workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[PSTA is delaying a decision on Route 90 as St. Pete Beach businesses say workers rely on the bus route between downtown St. Petersburg and the beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-weighs-future-of-bus-route-serving-st-pete-beach-workers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-weighs-future-of-bus-route-serving-st-pete-beach-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going pro is now an option for flag football players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Si'Naya Glover starred on the field in high school and college, and now the pros.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/going-pro-is-now-an-option-for-flag-football-players/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/going-pro-is-now-an-option-for-flag-football-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalon Daniels starts at QB, Jack Pyburn wreaks havoc in Bucs final preseason game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Morrison also saw his first preseason action as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jalon-daniels-starts-at-qb-jack-pyburn-wreaks-havoc-in-bucs-final-preseason-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jalon-daniels-starts-at-qb-jack-pyburn-wreaks-havoc-in-bucs-final-preseason-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed Chair Warsh says inflation still too high, interest rates may need to be raised]]></title><description><![CDATA[He addressed global banking leaders and finance ministers Friday at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fed-chair-warsh-says-inflation-still-too-high-interest-rates-may-need-to-be-raised/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fed-chair-warsh-says-inflation-still-too-high-interest-rates-may-need-to-be-raised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New shopping center, with residential options, coming to Palmer Ranch in Sarasota County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sarasota Square Mall was a shopping destination for more than 45 years. It will soon be replaced by a more modern plaza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-shopping-center-with-residential-options-coming-to-palmer-ranch-in-sarasota-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-shopping-center-with-residential-options-coming-to-palmer-ranch-in-sarasota-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs rookie QB Jalon Daniels gets a surprise start but falters in preseason loss at Jaguars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalon Daniels&rsquo; chances of earning Tampa Bay&rsquo;s backup quarterback job seemed to diminish in the team&rsquo;s preseason finale, a 19-0 loss at Jacksonville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-rookie-qb-jalon-daniels-gets-a-surprise-start-but-falters-in-preseason-loss-at-jaguars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-rookie-qb-jalon-daniels-gets-a-surprise-start-but-falters-in-preseason-loss-at-jaguars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly no longer a Tropical Storm in the Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm weakened into a remnant low late Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-no-longer-a-tropical-storm-in-the-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-no-longer-a-tropical-storm-in-the-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eyes on Daniels, other backups as Bucs wrap up preseason tonight in Jacksonville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Bucs have their final preseason game tonight, facing the Jaguars after a week of joint practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/eyes-on-daniels-other-backups-as-bucs-wrap-up-preseason-tonight-in-jacksonville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/eyes-on-daniels-other-backups-as-bucs-wrap-up-preseason-tonight-in-jacksonville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Dump Duke" organizers launch bid to let voters decide on changing utility services]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. Pete group filed paperwork for a ballot measure on Duke Energy as the city studies whether to switch to a city-run utility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dump-duke-organizers-launch-bid-to-let-voters-decide-on-changing-utility-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dump-duke-organizers-launch-bid-to-let-voters-decide-on-changing-utility-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about Level 99 at Disney Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interactive wonderland spans over 42,000 square feet at Disney Springs West Side, built specifically with adults and teens in mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-things-to-know-about-level-99-at-disney-springs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-things-to-know-about-level-99-at-disney-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete professional ballroom dancer returns to what he loves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Castellano, a professional ballroom dancer in St. Pete, overcame the biggest of challenges when it came to his craft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-professional-ballroom-dancer-returns-to-what-he-loves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-professional-ballroom-dancer-returns-to-what-he-loves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Dolly expected to be short-lived in the Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Dolly will be a short-lived storm in the central Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-dolly-expected-to-be-short-lived-in-the-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-dolly-expected-to-be-short-lived-in-the-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays stadium vote now moves to county commissioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for 9 a.m. Friday to vote on its own agreement with the Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-vote-now-moves-to-county-commissioners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-vote-now-moves-to-county-commissioners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the 30-day gag grouper season means for local fishermen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gag grouper season opens Sept. 1 for 30 days, giving Tampa Bay fishermen more time as fishery managers rebuild the overfished population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-the-30-day-gag-grouper-season-means-for-local-fishermen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-the-30-day-gag-grouper-season-means-for-local-fishermen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional ballroom dancer returns to what he loves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafael Castellano, a professional ballroom dancer in St. Pete, overcame the biggest of challenges when it came to his craft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/professional-ballroom-dancer-returns-to-what-he-loves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/professional-ballroom-dancer-returns-to-what-he-loves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartow police chief resigned this month after complaint, city attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[City manager Mike Herr said a complaint was received about then Police Chief Stephen Walker on Aug. 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-police-chief-resigned-this-month-after-complaint-city-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-police-chief-resigned-this-month-after-complaint-city-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA and SpaceX plans to launch the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The telescope mission's mission is to explore the edge of the observable universe, including other planets and dark energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-and-spacex-plans-to-launch-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-and-spacex-plans-to-launch-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State College of Florida, FleetForce mark 10,000 commercial truck driver graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Trucking Associations projects a shortage of more than 1.1 million commercial drivers nationwide over the next decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-college-of-florida-fleetforce-mark-10000-commercial-truck-driver-graduates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-college-of-florida-fleetforce-mark-10000-commercial-truck-driver-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special education complaints spike nearly 48% nationwide, according to survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pinellas County mother shares her experience navigating the formal complaint process for her 4-year old son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/special-education-complaints-spike-nearly-48-nationwide-according-to-survey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/special-education-complaints-spike-nearly-48-nationwide-according-to-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library inspires young readers in Polk County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program mails a brand-new book to children each month, addressed to them and tailored to their age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-partons-imagination-library-inspires-young-readers-in-polk-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-partons-imagination-library-inspires-young-readers-in-polk-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More babies born to women in their 40s, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Center for Health Statistics says the number of women in their 40&rsquo;s giving birth has more than doubled in the last 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-babies-born-to-women-in-their-40s-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-babies-born-to-women-in-their-40s-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump honors Artemis II astronauts with medals, announces creation of U.S. Space Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the three Americans and one Canadian whose April lunar flyby set a new distance record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-honors-artemis-ii-astronauts-with-medals-announces-creation-of-us-space-academy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-honors-artemis-ii-astronauts-with-medals-announces-creation-of-us-space-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly was a short-lived tropical storm in the central Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm was named on Thursday morning and 24 hour later it dissipated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-was-a-short-lived-tropical-storm-in-the-central-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-was-a-short-lived-tropical-storm-in-the-central-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 months into Iran war, Americans feel economic strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Americans are growing weary of the war&rsquo;s impact on everyday life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/6-months-into-iran-war-americans-feel-economic-strain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/6-months-into-iran-war-americans-feel-economic-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County commissioners approve funding share for Rays' stadium in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hillsborough County Commission voted Friday to approve its share of funding for a new Tampa Bay Rays baseball stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/county-commissioners-approve-funding-share-for-rays-stadium-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/county-commissioners-approve-funding-share-for-rays-stadium-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran scrambles to sustain trade as U.S. threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decision by the UAW to suspend trade relations with Iran last week kick-started the White House&rsquo;s latest attempt to isolate Tehran into submission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-scrambles-to-sustain-trade-as-us-threatens-to-sanction-countries-that-refuse-to-break-ties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-scrambles-to-sustain-trade-as-us-threatens-to-sanction-countries-that-refuse-to-break-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a divided city council had to say as Rays stadium deal advances to county]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discussion exposed rifts between those who see a transformational project and those who fear an unfair deal for residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-a-divided-city-council-had-to-say-as-rays-stadium-deal-advances-to-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-a-divided-city-council-had-to-say-as-rays-stadium-deal-advances-to-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a divided city council had to say as Rays stadium deal advances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa City Council approved a development and funding agreement for the proposed stadium by a 4-3 vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-a-divided-city-council-had-to-say-as-rays-stadium-deal-advances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-a-divided-city-council-had-to-say-as-rays-stadium-deal-advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Dolly will be a short-lived storm in the central Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-dolly-forms-in-the-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-dolly-forms-in-the-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete residents could see utility rate hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Petersburg residents could see their utility bills increase again this fall as city leaders consider a new round of rate hikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-residents-could-see-utility-rate-hike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-residents-could-see-utility-rate-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Grand jury report says DeSantis administration misappropriated taxpayer funds, and Trump signs 'Lake America' order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-grand-jury-report-says-desantis-administration-misappropriated-taxpayer-funds-and-trump-signs-lake-america-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-grand-jury-report-says-desantis-administration-misappropriated-taxpayer-funds-and-trump-signs-lake-america-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock camera discussion to hit St. Pete City Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing debate over the use of Flock license plate-reading cameras in St. Petersburg could make its way to City Hall on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flock-camera-discussion-to-hit-st-pete-city-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flock-camera-discussion-to-hit-st-pete-city-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air Force veteran moves back home after nearly 4 years displaced by Hurricane Ian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Vice Commander Annamarie Remmel and volunteers from Disabled American Veterans Chapter 82 got involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/air-force-veteran-moves-back-home-after-nearly-4-years-displaced-by-hurricane-ian/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/air-force-veteran-moves-back-home-after-nearly-4-years-displaced-by-hurricane-ian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County free tutoring program prepares to expand services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Program leaders say the goal is to tutor as many students as possible while also providing financial relief to families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-free-tutoring-program-prepares-to-expand-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-free-tutoring-program-prepares-to-expand-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian printing company opens Lakewood Ranch location amid tariff changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As trade tensions continue between the U.S. and Canada, a Lakewood Ranch business says it's no stranger to pivoting due to policy changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadian-printing-company-opens-lakewood-ranch-location-amid-tariff-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadian-printing-company-opens-lakewood-ranch-location-amid-tariff-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa City Council narrowly approves funding for Rays stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday&rsquo;s approval from the city council on Tampa&rsquo;s share of the Rays stadium funding now hands the ball to the county commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-narrowly-approves-funding-for-rays-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-narrowly-approves-funding-for-rays-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council ready to vote in favor of Rays stadium funding?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa City Council meets on Thursday at 10 a.m. and may vote to finalize the city&rsquo;s contribution to a new Rays stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-ready-to-vote-in-favor-of-rays-stadium-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-ready-to-vote-in-favor-of-rays-stadium-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian printer opens Lakewood Ranch location amid tariff changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As trade tensions continue between the U.S. and Canada, a Lakewood Ranch business says it's no stranger to pivoting due to policy changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadian-printer-opens-lakewood-ranch-location-amid-tariff-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadian-printer-opens-lakewood-ranch-location-amid-tariff-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrus County Fair Association to receive $1 million grant to help update facilities, office space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fair officials say that money will go towards renovating barns, along with a few other upgrades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-fair-association-to-receive-1-million-grant-to-help-update-facilities-office-space/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-fair-association-to-receive-1-million-grant-to-help-update-facilities-office-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grape-picking season brings families to Ever After Farms for fun and fresh fruit]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Ever After Farms Vineyard in Pomona Park, harvest season is underway, giving visitors the chance to pick fresh grapes right off the vine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/grape-picking-season-brings-families-to-ever-after-farms-for-fun-and-fresh-fruit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/grape-picking-season-brings-families-to-ever-after-farms-for-fun-and-fresh-fruit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immigration attorney discusses possible Trump administration visa revocations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leon Fresco breaks down how B1/B2 visitor visas work and why using them before seeking asylum can trigger revocation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/immigration-attorney-discusses-possible-trump-administration-visa-revocations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/immigration-attorney-discusses-possible-trump-administration-visa-revocations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety Harbor Pier back open after being destroyed in 2024 storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staple of the Safety Harbor community is back after being closed for nearly two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-pier-back-open-after-being-destroyed-in-2024-storms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-pier-back-open-after-being-destroyed-in-2024-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes amid a trade fight with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-in-the-united-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-in-the-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young leaders to speak out at Lead the Change Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summit is being held at The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, which serves as a funding source for a lot of the programs that help teens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/young-leaders-to-speak-out-at-lead-the-change-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/young-leaders-to-speak-out-at-lead-the-change-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa’s real estate investment boom meets new guardrails]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some longtime East Tampa homeowners, the changes are raising concerns about whether they will be able to afford to remain in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-real-estate-investment-boom-meets-new-guardrails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-real-estate-investment-boom-meets-new-guardrails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority votes to increase fares, cut one route]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority voted to increase fares, and to cut one route while considering cutting another.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-suncoast-transit-authority-votes-to-increase-fares-cut-one-route/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-suncoast-transit-authority-votes-to-increase-fares-cut-one-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddy Peralta’s six scoreless innings leads Rays to 3-0 win over Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays beat the Tigers, 3-0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/freddy-peraltas-six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-to-3-0-win-over-tigers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/freddy-peraltas-six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-to-3-0-win-over-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council ready to vote in favor of Rays stadium funding on Thursday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa City Council meets on Thursday at 10 a.m. and may vote to finalize the city&rsquo;s contribution to a new Rays stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-ready-to-vote-in-favor-of-rays-stadium-funding-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-ready-to-vote-in-favor-of-rays-stadium-funding-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta reaches $17B settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/meta-reaches-17b-settlement-with-states-in-landmark-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/meta-reaches-17b-settlement-with-states-in-landmark-trial-over-teen-social-media-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk Fire Rescue mourns death of volunteer chaplain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A volunteer chaplain with Polk County Fire Rescue is being remembered Wednesday, days after he was killed in an auto crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-fire-rescue-mourns-death-of-volunteer-chaplain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-fire-rescue-mourns-death-of-volunteer-chaplain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community honors Polk Fire chaplain, calls for safer Eagle Lake intersection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say road safety at West Eagle Lake Avenue and Highway 17 has been an ongoing concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-honors-polk-fire-chaplain-calls-for-safer-eagle-lake-intersection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-honors-polk-fire-chaplain-calls-for-safer-eagle-lake-intersection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New leadership at Florida Department of Emergency Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed State Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue to lead the division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-leadership-at-florida-department-of-emergency-management/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-leadership-at-florida-department-of-emergency-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people']]></title><description><![CDATA[The music legend and multimillionaire businesswoman used her wealth for good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-partons-philanthropy-was-based-on-her-belief-in-the-goodness-of-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-partons-philanthropy-was-based-on-her-belief-in-the-goodness-of-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County transit riders could see fewer routes and more costs in the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will hold a second public hearing Wednesday on major route cuts and fare increases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-transit-riders-could-see-fewer-routes-and-more-costs-in-the-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-transit-riders-could-see-fewer-routes-and-more-costs-in-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee protection zone advances in Clearwater estuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clearwater is moving to create a manatee protection zone in Stevenson Creek, where advocates say slower boat speeds could reduce collisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-protection-zone-advances-in-clearwater-estuary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-protection-zone-advances-in-clearwater-estuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa's BEST Cubano recipe at The Arc Tampa Bay Cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recipe as prepared by Chef Enesto Casabella. Let's cook!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-best-cubano-recipe-at-the-arc-tampa-bay-cafe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-best-cubano-recipe-at-the-arc-tampa-bay-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dengue fever cases rise in Tampa Bay as health officials target disease-carrying mosquitoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials across the Tampa Bay area are stepping up mosquito control efforts as dengue fever cases rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dengue-fever-cases-rise-in-tampa-bay-as-health-officials-target-disease-carrying-mosquitoes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dengue-fever-cases-rise-in-tampa-bay-as-health-officials-target-disease-carrying-mosquitoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City burger owner weighs impact of beef tariff pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Plant City burger owner says a 90-day beef tariff pause could affect local ranchers and restaurants as ground beef prices remain high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-burger-owner-weighs-impact-of-beef-tariff-pause/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-burger-owner-weighs-impact-of-beef-tariff-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s plan to import 300,000 tons of ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers and Republicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-plan-to-import-300000-tons-of-ground-beef-sparks-backlash-from-ranchers-and-republicans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-plan-to-import-300000-tons-of-ground-beef-sparks-backlash-from-ranchers-and-republicans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s plan to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef sparks backlash from ranchers and Republicans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump announced the plan last week, saying his administration has been promised the beef will be sold at 25% below current market prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-plan-to-import-300000-metric-tons-of-ground-beef-sparks-backlash-from-ranchers-and-republicans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-plan-to-import-300000-metric-tons-of-ground-beef-sparks-backlash-from-ranchers-and-republicans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SunWest Park continuing to attract families, visitors after recent renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The park, developed around a former limestone mine and along the shores of a 70-acre spring-fed lake, has been attracting families for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sunwest-park-continuing-to-attract-families-visitors-after-recent-renovations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sunwest-park-continuing-to-attract-families-visitors-after-recent-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State cites Tampa wastewater plant for illegal discharges, violations and odors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida's Department of Environmental Protection initially fined the city nearly $590,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-cites-tampa-wastewater-plant-for-illegal-discharges-violations-and-odors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-cites-tampa-wastewater-plant-for-illegal-discharges-violations-and-odors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun City Center 'Tipsy Signs' campaign helping flag damaged signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign has sent more than 80 damaged sign reports to Hillsborough County to improve safety for residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sun-city-center-tipsy-signs-campaign-helping-flag-damaged-signs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sun-city-center-tipsy-signs-campaign-helping-flag-damaged-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County sheriff Nocco ending Flock, license plate detection systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco has told county commissioners that he is terminating an agreement for license plate detection systems in the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-sheriff-nocco-ending-flock-license-plate-detection-systems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-sheriff-nocco-ending-flock-license-plate-detection-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himalaya region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/at-least-160-killed-and-hundreds-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-and-china/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/at-least-160-killed-and-hundreds-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-and-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor's death was announced Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tim-curry-iconic-character-actor-and-rocky-horror-picture-show-star-dies-at-80/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tim-curry-iconic-character-actor-and-rocky-horror-picture-show-star-dies-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Capital Moving in July 2026 in Midwest: 129 Industrial Projects Signal Region Rebuilding Manufacturing Core]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Capital investment across the Midwest held strong through July 2026, with new construction, facility expansion, equipment modernization, and plant renovation activity spanning key industries including food, metals, aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment and plastics. Our research team tracked 129 new industrial, manufacturing, and supply chain facility projects across the Midwest, says Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.The collective states continue to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-capital-moving-in-july-2026-in-midwest-129-industrial-projects-signal-region-rebuilding-manufacturing-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-capital-moving-in-july-2026-in-midwest-129-industrial-projects-signal-region-rebuilding-manufacturing-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of lawmakers votes this week, a breakdown of the Rays stadium funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa's City Council is expected to vote during a meeting on Thursday with the county commission expected to follow on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ahead-of-lawmakers-votes-this-week-a-breakdown-of-the-rays-stadium-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ahead-of-lawmakers-votes-this-week-a-breakdown-of-the-rays-stadium-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donalds taps State Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate in governor bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Byron Donalds, who won last week's Republican primary, announced the pick Tuesday morning at the Freedom Tower in Miami.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/donalds-taps-state-sen-bryan-avila-as-running-mate-in-governor-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/donalds-taps-state-sen-bryan-avila-as-running-mate-in-governor-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to only launch Starlink satellites from Florida on Starship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Going forward, the only Starlink-Florida launches will happen on Starship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-only-launch-starlink-satellites-from-florida-on-starship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-only-launch-starlink-satellites-from-florida-on-starship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa International Airport's giant flamingo 'Phoebe' celebrates 4th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular pink flamingo's birthday is August 25, and TPA is celebrating with themed treats, merch, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-international-airports-giant-flamingo-phoebe-celebrates-4th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-international-airports-giant-flamingo-phoebe-celebrates-4th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County opens doors of new administrative building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new building is designed to help better prepare in the event of a storm or major emergency. The previous one was damaged by Hurricane Milton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-opens-doors-of-new-administrative-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-opens-doors-of-new-administrative-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay fans reflect on Dolly Parton’s music, style and philanthropy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mural and a WMNF radio tribute marked Tampa Bay fans&rsquo; remembrance of Dolly Parton after her death at 80.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-fans-reflect-on-dolly-partons-music-style-and-philanthropy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-fans-reflect-on-dolly-partons-music-style-and-philanthropy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa sees boost in Accessory Dwelling Units following 2024 rule changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accessory dwelling units are gaining attention after Tampa expanded its rules in 2024, allowing the units in more parts of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-sees-boost-in-accessory-dwelling-units-following-2024-rule-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-sees-boost-in-accessory-dwelling-units-following-2024-rule-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Airport backs off on private security plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa International Airport is holding off on changes to its security operations. The airport was discussing a switch to the TSA Gold Plus program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-airport-backs-off-on-private-security-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-airport-backs-off-on-private-security-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors, parents weigh in on Florida proposal to drop four school vaccine requirements]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDOH would stop requiring the Hepatitis B vaccine, Varicella vaccine, Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine, and Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/doctors-parents-weigh-in-on-florida-proposal-to-drop-four-school-vaccine-requirements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/doctors-parents-weigh-in-on-florida-proposal-to-drop-four-school-vaccine-requirements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austin Dillon, Austin Hill gear up for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both drivers for Richard Childress Racing will look to take the checkered flag at Daytona International Speedway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/austin-dillon-austin-hill-gear-up-for-coke-zero-sugar-400-at-daytona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/austin-dillon-austin-hill-gear-up-for-coke-zero-sugar-400-at-daytona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher helps prepare preschoolers for kindergarten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patty Barrett teaches VPK at Promiseland Preschool inside First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-prepare-preschoolers-for-kindergarten/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-prepare-preschoolers-for-kindergarten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa city officials holding public hearing on Live Nation project for Gas Worx]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Live Nation venue could bring thousands of people to the area, but there are concerns about impacts to the area and Ybor City&rsquo;s aesthetic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-officials-holding-public-hearing-on-live-nation-project-for-gas-worx/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-officials-holding-public-hearing-on-live-nation-project-for-gas-worx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following City of Tampa changes, a boost in Accessory Dwelling Units]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accessory dwelling units are gaining attention after Tampa expanded its rules in 2024, allowing the units in more parts of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/following-city-of-tampa-changes-a-boost-in-accessory-dwelling-units/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/following-city-of-tampa-changes-a-boost-in-accessory-dwelling-units/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE arrests jumped to nearly 50,000 in July, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks a 15% jump from a month earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ice-arrests-jumped-to-nearly-50000-in-july-the-highest-monthly-total-of-trumps-second-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ice-arrests-jumped-to-nearly-50000-in-july-the-highest-monthly-total-of-trumps-second-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group calls Apollo Beach 'hidden gem,' plans cleanups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clean-up event is set for Saturday morning, August 29, from 8 a.m. to noon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/group-calls-apollo-beach-hidden-gem-plans-cleanups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/group-calls-apollo-beach-hidden-gem-plans-cleanups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[She wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors" and "I Will Always Love You."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/country-music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/country-music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX and Louisiana announce partnership for new $100B spaceport]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new spaceport will be called Starbase, Louisiana and SpaceX stated it would be bringing thousands of new jobs to the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-and-louisiana-announce-partnership-for-new-100b-spaceport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-and-louisiana-announce-partnership-for-new-100b-spaceport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, has died at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[She wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors" and "I Will Always Love You."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-parton-music-star-actor-and-beloved-figure-who-spanned-generations-has-died-at-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dolly-parton-music-star-actor-and-beloved-figure-who-spanned-generations-has-died-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury recommends death sentence for Jeffrey Crum in killing of 12-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final verdict will be up to a judge. The jury's recommendation was unanimous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jury-recommends-death-sentence-for-jeffrey-crum-in-killing-of-12-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jury-recommends-death-sentence-for-jeffrey-crum-in-killing-of-12-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa, Hillsborough County expected to vote on proposed Rays stadium this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa's City Council is expected to vote during a meeting on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-hillsborough-county-expected-to-vote-on-proposed-rays-stadium-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-hillsborough-county-expected-to-vote-on-proposed-rays-stadium-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jellyfish effect likely for early-morning SpaceX launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because of the time of the launch, a jellyfish effect is possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jellyfish-effect-likely-for-early-morning-spacex-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jellyfish-effect-likely-for-early-morning-spacex-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aranda's home run and Rasmussen's six strong innings lead Rays past slumping Tigers, 4-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/arandas-home-run-and-rasmussens-six-strong-innings-lead-rays-past-slumping-tigers-4-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/arandas-home-run-and-rasmussens-six-strong-innings-lead-rays-past-slumping-tigers-4-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keionte Scott's journey takes him from unranked recruit to Bucs rookie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defensive back was picked in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/keionte-scotts-journey-takes-him-from-unranked-recruit-to-bucs-rookie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/keionte-scotts-journey-takes-him-from-unranked-recruit-to-bucs-rookie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Community Center enters new era with performing arts group at the helm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reason for the change: a new interlocal parks agreement between the county and the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/venice-community-center-enters-new-era-with-performing-arts-group-at-the-helm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/venice-community-center-enters-new-era-with-performing-arts-group-at-the-helm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Donalds turns focus to economy, and experts weigh how 'DSA' label could affect Nixon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-donalds-turns-focus-to-economy-and-experts-weigh-how-dsa-label-could-affect-nixon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-donalds-turns-focus-to-economy-and-experts-weigh-how-dsa-label-could-affect-nixon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, official tells AP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trade fight has sharply worsened since negotiations with the Trump administration collapsed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canada-will-announce-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-united-states-on-tuesday-official-tells-ap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canada-will-announce-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-united-states-on-tuesday-official-tells-ap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New USF Health clinic coordinates care for children with allergic diseases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clinic brings allergy, dermatology, gastroenterology and nutrition specialists together in one place for a single patient visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-usf-health-clinic-coordinates-care-for-children-with-allergic-diseases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-usf-health-clinic-coordinates-care-for-children-with-allergic-diseases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County School Board set for changes following primary election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former teachers won school board seats outright, as the state teachers union points to what it sees as a broader trend in races across Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-school-board-set-for-changes-following-primary-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-school-board-set-for-changes-following-primary-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF police expand campus safety efforts as students return for the new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of South Florida police say they are re-emphasizing public safety programs on campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-police-expand-campus-safety-efforts-as-students-return-for-the-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-police-expand-campus-safety-efforts-as-students-return-for-the-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Gibson wrestling coach Daniel Walker is a mentor and father figure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Gibson wrestling coach Daniel Walker, whose teams have won 12 state titles, is a mentor and father figure to his athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lake-gibson-wrestling-coach-daniel-walker-is-a-mentor-and-father-figure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lake-gibson-wrestling-coach-daniel-walker-is-a-mentor-and-father-figure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Crum faces possible death sentence in killing of 12-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sentencing hearing was held Monday for Jeffrey Crum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jeffrey-crum-faces-possible-death-sentence-in-killing-of-12-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jeffrey-crum-faces-possible-death-sentence-in-killing-of-12-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Plant City’s Midtown plans could mean for downtown businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant City&rsquo;s Midtown redevelopment is moving into negotiations, with housing, retail, and a grocery store planned near the growing downtown core.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-plant-citys-midtown-plans-could-mean-for-downtown-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-plant-citys-midtown-plans-could-mean-for-downtown-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economists don't expect reopening the U.S. to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Agriculture says concerns about the New World screwworm&rsquo;s spread lessened enough to allow Mexican cattle to cross the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/economists-dont-expect-reopening-the-us-to-mexican-cattle-imports-to-reduce-high-beef-prices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/economists-dont-expect-reopening-the-us-to-mexican-cattle-imports-to-reduce-high-beef-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration escalates pressure with new economic offensive against Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-escalates-pressure-with-new-economic-offensive-against-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-escalates-pressure-with-new-economic-offensive-against-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homebuilder program aims to address construction workforce shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experienced workers are approaching retirement, prompting some homebuilders to focus on recruiting and training younger workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/homebuilder-program-aims-to-address-construction-workforce-shortage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/homebuilder-program-aims-to-address-construction-workforce-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the &ldquo;GO NOW&rdquo; zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildfire-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate-their-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildfire-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate-their-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New duty on Mexican strawberries could raise prices for shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new duty on Mexican strawberries could raise prices while aiding Plant City-area growers who say imports undercut local farms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-duty-on-mexican-strawberries-could-raise-prices-for-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-duty-on-mexican-strawberries-could-raise-prices-for-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fast-moving-wildfire-amid-shifting-winds-threatens-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fast-moving-wildfire-amid-shifting-winds-threatens-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-to-evacuate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida home bakers grow businesses under cottage food law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local bakers are expanding into farmers' markets and setting up farm stands right from their home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-home-bakers-grow-businesses-under-cottage-food-law/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-home-bakers-grow-businesses-under-cottage-food-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$300,000 donation moves Dunedin Boat Club closer to rebuilding clubhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The structure was damaged during the 2024 hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/300000-donation-moves-dunedin-boat-club-closer-to-rebuilding-clubhouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/300000-donation-moves-dunedin-boat-club-closer-to-rebuilding-clubhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volusia County leaders pursue permanent data center ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volusia County is pursuing a permanent ban on large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas, citing utility, noise and infrastructure concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volusia-county-leaders-pursue-permanent-data-center-ban/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volusia-county-leaders-pursue-permanent-data-center-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dade City museum works to restore historic house]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dade City Heritage and Cultural Museum is restoring a house built in 1884, with a ribbon-cutting Aug. 28 and fundraising for roof repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dade-city-museum-works-to-restore-historic-house/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dade-city-museum-works-to-restore-historic-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/human-caused-wildfire-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-of-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/human-caused-wildfire-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-of-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida manufactured homeowners say Amendment 3 could leave them without tax relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many residents who own their manufactured homes but lease the land underneath them would not receive a direct reduction in their property taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-manufactured-homeowners-say-amendment-3-could-leave-them-without-tax-relief/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-manufactured-homeowners-say-amendment-3-could-leave-them-without-tax-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers rookie Jalon Daniels leads 3 scoring drives in 16-15 comeback win over Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalon Daniels led three second-half scoring drives to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally for a 16-15 preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buccaneers-rookie-jalon-daniels-leads-3-scoring-drives-in-16-15-comeback-win-over-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buccaneers-rookie-jalon-daniels-leads-3-scoring-drives-in-16-15-comeback-win-over-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beavers leads off 10th with pinch double to lift the Orioles past the Rays, 3-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays have lost three straight and seven of nine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beavers-leads-off-10th-with-pinch-double-to-lift-the-orioles-past-the-rays-3-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beavers-leads-off-10th-with-pinch-double-to-lift-the-orioles-past-the-rays-3-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida's Amendment 3 could affect renters through local services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renters would not receive the exemption directly, raising questions about how the proposed tax changes could affect the local services they rely on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-amendment-3-could-affect-renters-through-local-services/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-amendment-3-could-affect-renters-through-local-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-imposes-50-tariffs-on-20-billion-worth-of-canadian-products-and-canada-says-it-will-retaliate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-imposes-50-tariffs-on-20-billion-worth-of-canadian-products-and-canada-says-it-will-retaliate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay-area blood donations rebound after summer decline, OneBlood says]]></title><description><![CDATA[OneBlood says area blood donations are rebounding after a summer decline, but officials urge donors to give ahead of peak hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-blood-donations-rebound-after-summer-decline-oneblood-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-blood-donations-rebound-after-summer-decline-oneblood-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women veterans gather in Largo for 2nd annual relaxation day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of women veterans gathered in Largo for a relaxation day, connecting Tampa Bay attendees with local resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/women-veterans-gather-in-largo-for-2nd-annual-relaxation-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/women-veterans-gather-in-largo-for-2nd-annual-relaxation-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County considers increasing fire fees to support fire department growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters say that a rate change would provide them with financial security to address staffing and safety issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-considers-increasing-fire-fees-to-support-fire-department-growth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-considers-increasing-fire-fees-to-support-fire-department-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark Matter’s latest mortage POS release for 2026 brings real-time document validation to the point of sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter&reg;), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its latest point-of-sale (POS) release, bringing document validation powered by Aiva Intelligence to the earliest stage of the lending process. By validating borrower documents at upload instead of later in the review process, lenders can identify issues sooner, provide immediate guidance to borrowers and reduce downstream conditions and rework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dark-matters-latest-mortage-pos-release-for-2026-brings-real-time-document-validation-to-the-point-of-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dark-matters-latest-mortage-pos-release-for-2026-brings-real-time-document-validation-to-the-point-of-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alonso's 30th homer powers Orioles past Rays 5-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chandler Simpson tied the game in the second and Kenny Piper hit a two-run homer for the Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alonsos-30th-homer-powers-orioles-past-rays-5-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alonsos-30th-homer-powers-orioles-past-rays-5-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Largo’s Horizon West Bay reaches 75% occupancy after new restaurant leases]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the $85 million downtown Largo complex, officials are now eyeing retail, fitness or salon tenants for the remaining spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largos-horizon-west-bay-reaches-75-occupancy-after-new-restaurant-leases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largos-horizon-west-bay-reaches-75-occupancy-after-new-restaurant-leases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobalt Apartments residents receive donations after lightning-caused fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The apartment complex put out a call for donations, and within hours, the clubhouse was filled with clothing and other necessities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cobalt-apartments-residents-receive-donations-after-lightning-caused-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cobalt-apartments-residents-receive-donations-after-lightning-caused-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students return to class after bomb threat causes evacuation at Northeast High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Petersburg Police Department gave the all clear for students to return to class just after 9 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/students-return-to-class-after-bomb-threat-causes-evacuation-at-northeast-high-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/students-return-to-class-after-bomb-threat-causes-evacuation-at-northeast-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pine View School in Sarasota ranked best high school in the state of Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pine View School in Sarasota earned the top spot among nearly 1,300 high schools across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pine-view-school-in-sarasota-ranked-best-high-school-in-the-state-of-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pine-view-school-in-sarasota-ranked-best-high-school-in-the-state-of-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: One-on-one with Rep. Maxwell Frost, and elections offices recount races in Pinellas, Osceola counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-one-on-one-with-rep-maxwell-frost-and-elections-offices-recount-races-in-pinellas-osceola-counties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-one-on-one-with-rep-maxwell-frost-and-elections-offices-recount-races-in-pinellas-osceola-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Leo University welcomes students back with new AI, cybersecurity and career opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes extend beyond campus life and into the classroom, particularly in areas tied to technology and the changing workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-leo-university-welcomes-students-back-with-new-ai-cybersecurity-and-career-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-leo-university-welcomes-students-back-with-new-ai-cybersecurity-and-career-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razor-thin Pinellas County School Board race triggers recount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nancy Bostock was eventually declared the winner by 7 votes Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/razor-thin-pinellas-county-school-board-race-triggers-recount/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/razor-thin-pinellas-county-school-board-race-triggers-recount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeira Beach advances $3.5 million land purchase at city entrance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Anne-Marie Brooks said it&rsquo;s an exciting opportunity for the city to own a continuous piece of property and reimagine the entrance to the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-advances-35-million-land-purchase-at-city-entrance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-advances-35-million-land-purchase-at-city-entrance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elliott Museum’s ‘boomerang’ gives classic cars a high-tech parking spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum's boomerang system stores cars vertically to save space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elliott-museums-boomerang-gives-classic-cars-a-high-tech-parking-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elliott-museums-boomerang-gives-classic-cars-a-high-tech-parking-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Castor: Rays, Tampa and Hillsborough have reached stadium deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement still needs an official vote from both the Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission, which is set for next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/castor-rays-tampa-and-hillsborough-have-reached-stadium-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/castor-rays-tampa-and-hillsborough-have-reached-stadium-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearable art set to walk the runway in Dunedin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wearable ART 20 show marks two decades at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wearable-art-set-to-walk-the-runway-in-dunedin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wearable-art-set-to-walk-the-runway-in-dunedin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernando Beach couple continue one-of-a-kind sailing tradition aboard the Marina Rose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marina Rose has been operating as a family-owned boat cruise since 2013, but only recently has it had its current owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-beach-couple-continue-one-of-a-kind-sailing-tradition-aboard-the-marina-rose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-beach-couple-continue-one-of-a-kind-sailing-tradition-aboard-the-marina-rose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wysong-Coogler Structure Improvement Project complete as boats are free to use lock system once again]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few repairs were made, including restoring function to the boat navigation lock, which had not been operational for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wysong-coogler-structure-improvement-project-complete-as-boats-are-free-to-use-lock-system-once-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wysong-coogler-structure-improvement-project-complete-as-boats-are-free-to-use-lock-system-once-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around 200 people displaced after apartment fire in Wesley Chapel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasco County's fire chief says there have been no human injuries or fatalities, and that several pets were rescued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/around-200-people-displaced-after-apartment-fire-in-wesley-chapel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/around-200-people-displaced-after-apartment-fire-in-wesley-chapel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residential property values on the rise throughout Citrus County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county&rsquo;s preliminary 2026 tax roll shows the total taxable value of property in Citrus County increased about 7% from last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/residential-property-values-on-the-rise-throughout-citrus-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/residential-property-values-on-the-rise-throughout-citrus-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2026 Retreats to May Levels with 51 New U.S. Food and Beverage Planned Projects, says Industrial SalesLeads]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads announced today the July 2026 results for its planned capital project spending report covering the Food and Beverage industry, with research confirming 51 new projects tracked during the month. This figure marks a pullback from recent highs, bringing activity back in line with levels last seen in May. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/july-2026-retreats-to-may-levels-with-51-new-us-food-and-beverage-planned-projects-says-industrial-salesleads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/july-2026-retreats-to-may-levels-with-51-new-us-food-and-beverage-planned-projects-says-industrial-salesleads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around 400 people displaced after apartment fire in Wesley Chapel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasco County's fire chief says there have been no human injuries or fatalities, and that several pets were rescued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/around-400-people-displaced-after-apartment-fire-in-wesley-chapel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/around-400-people-displaced-after-apartment-fire-in-wesley-chapel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline extended for $600 million in Florida farm hurricane aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding applies to losses from hurricanes in 2023 and 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/deadline-extended-for-600-million-in-florida-farm-hurricane-aid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/deadline-extended-for-600-million-in-florida-farm-hurricane-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temple Terrace voters approve $50 million bond for public safety complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited facility is expected to be finished in 2029 and would provide a new home for police and Fire Station 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/temple-terrace-voters-approve-50-million-bond-for-public-safety-complex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/temple-terrace-voters-approve-50-million-bond-for-public-safety-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final decisions pending as end-of-August deadline nears for Rays stadium deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays ownership has said they want an agreement in place by the end of August to allow construction to begin in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/final-decisions-pending-as-end-of-august-deadline-nears-for-rays-stadium-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/final-decisions-pending-as-end-of-august-deadline-nears-for-rays-stadium-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vita Vea brings wide smile to practice after reaching contract extension with Bucs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle signed a $30 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which runs through 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vita-vea-brings-wide-smile-to-practice-after-reaching-contract-extension-with-bucs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vita-vea-brings-wide-smile-to-practice-after-reaching-contract-extension-with-bucs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Crum, Sr. found guilty in murder of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was supposed to be a three-week trial wrapped up in four days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jeffrey-crum-sr-found-guilty-in-murder-of-12-year-old-jennifer-odom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jeffrey-crum-sr-found-guilty-in-murder-of-12-year-old-jennifer-odom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa summit aims to grow women investors for women-led startups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embarc Collective's Glaring Gap Summit addresses venture capital gap for women founders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-summit-aims-to-grow-women-investors-for-women-led-startups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-summit-aims-to-grow-women-investors-for-women-led-startups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Park Fire Department builds new training tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas Park&rsquo;s new fire training tower gives crews local access to hands-on exercises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-fire-department-builds-new-training-tower/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-fire-department-builds-new-training-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian premier says Trump is a ‘bad person’ as Canada weighs concessions for trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[He urged Canada to keep fighting rather than rush to make concessions in trade talks with Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadian-premier-says-trump-is-a-bad-person-as-canada-weighs-concessions-for-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadian-premier-says-trump-is-a-bad-person-as-canada-weighs-concessions-for-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI company destructive scanning practice worries local bookstore]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Largo bookstore owner is says the practice of buying, scanning and discarding books should not happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ai-company-destructive-scanning-practice-worries-local-bookstore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ai-company-destructive-scanning-practice-worries-local-bookstore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charter Communications completes transaction with Cox Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The combined company will adopt the Cox name at the corporate level, but Spectrum will be the company's brand for home and business customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/charter-communications-completes-transaction-with-cox-communications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/charter-communications-completes-transaction-with-cox-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas begins replacing storm-damaged mobile homes as recovery program ramps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A home in the Gateway Mobile Home Park community in St. Pete has sat badly damaged for almost two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-begins-replacing-storm-damaged-mobile-homes-as-recovery-program-ramps-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-begins-replacing-storm-damaged-mobile-homes-as-recovery-program-ramps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roundup: School board primary election results across the Bay area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the Bay area on Tuesday, multiple candidates advanced in school board races in several counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/roundup-school-board-primary-election-results-across-the-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/roundup-school-board-primary-election-results-across-the-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbound lanes on SR 580 closed due to water main leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lanes will be closed for "an indeterminate time," Pinellas County officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westbound-lanes-on-sr-580-closed-due-to-water-main-leak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westbound-lanes-on-sr-580-closed-due-to-water-main-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County commissioner says dates on Rays stadium votes may be set soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vote to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays could happen as early as next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/county-commissioner-says-dates-on-rays-stadium-votes-may-be-set-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/county-commissioner-says-dates-on-rays-stadium-votes-may-be-set-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland Linder secures $13 million in federal funding for airport expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding will be used to expand the airport&rsquo;s terminal and runways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-linder-secures-13-million-in-federal-funding-for-airport-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-linder-secures-13-million-in-federal-funding-for-airport-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Donalds, Jolly turn attention to general election, and candidates in Florida's U.S. House District 7 race seek elected office for 1st time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-donalds-jolly-turn-attention-to-general-election-and-candidates-in-floridas-us-house-district-7-race-seek-elected-office-for-1st-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-donalds-jolly-turn-attention-to-general-election-and-candidates-in-floridas-us-house-district-7-race-seek-elected-office-for-1st-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk teachers union to face critical recertification election; future uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new law requires at least half of the union&rsquo;s members to participate in the election to remain certified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-teachers-union-to-face-critical-recertification-election-future-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-teachers-union-to-face-critical-recertification-election-future-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNC chairman weighs in on Florida primary results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters spoke with Spectrum News about Florida's primary results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rnc-chairman-weighs-in-on-florida-primary-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rnc-chairman-weighs-in-on-florida-primary-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crist calls for Flock camera moratorium in St. Pete, Welch defends use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flock cameras are emerging as a campaign issue ahead of November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crist-calls-for-flock-camera-moratorium-in-st-pete-welch-defends-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crist-calls-for-flock-camera-moratorium-in-st-pete-welch-defends-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulberry Cultural Center keeps art programs affordable for Polk County residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mulberry Cultural Center keeps art programs affordable for Polk County residents while rising supply costs challenge local arts spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mulberry-cultural-center-keeps-art-programs-affordable-for-polk-county-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mulberry-cultural-center-keeps-art-programs-affordable-for-polk-county-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipes: Yamasan's Truffle Salmon Nigiri and New York Strip Hibachi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mills District sushi restaurant showcases family recipes and showmanship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/recipes-yamasans-truffle-salmon-nigiri-and-new-york-strip-hibachi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/recipes-yamasans-truffle-salmon-nigiri-and-new-york-strip-hibachi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Records show roof concerns at Bradenton care facility years before collapse forced more than 150 seniors out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts note what could have been warning signs, ahead of the late July collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/records-show-roof-concerns-at-bradenton-care-facility-years-before-collapse-forced-more-than-150-seniors-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/records-show-roof-concerns-at-bradenton-care-facility-years-before-collapse-forced-more-than-150-seniors-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Dunedin businesses seek open-container entertainment district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses are also urging the city to consider an open-container entertainment district and revive "Second Friday" events to boost local activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/downtown-dunedin-businesses-seek-open-container-entertainment-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/downtown-dunedin-businesses-seek-open-container-entertainment-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Haven residents raise concerns about speeding on 8th Street NW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter Haven plans safety upgrades on 8th Street NW as residents raise concerns about speeding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-residents-raise-concerns-about-speeding-on-8th-street-nw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-residents-raise-concerns-about-speeding-on-8th-street-nw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County has highest uninsured rate in Bay area, says nonprofit group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turning Points in Bradenton offers medical and dental care for uninsured Manatee County residents as the local rate leads Tampa Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-has-highest-uninsured-rate-in-bay-area-says-nonprofit-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-has-highest-uninsured-rate-in-bay-area-says-nonprofit-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie record with 25th home run as Toronto cruises by Rays 10-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie record with 25th home run as Toronto cruises by Rays 10-5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/okamoto-sets-blue-jays-rookie-record-with-25th-home-run-as-toronto-cruises-by-rays-10-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/okamoto-sets-blue-jays-rookie-record-with-25th-home-run-as-toronto-cruises-by-rays-10-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jays beat up Martinez, Rays 10-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie record with 25th home run as Toronto cruises by Rays 10-5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jays-beat-up-martinez-rays-10-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jays-beat-up-martinez-rays-10-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrat Kirschner, Republican Gruters win nominations in Congressional District 16 primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirschner faced four other challengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/democrat-kirschner-republican-gruters-win-nominations-in-congressional-district-16-primaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/democrat-kirschner-republican-gruters-win-nominations-in-congressional-district-16-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moody wins U.S. Senate Republican primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moody was appointed into office by Gov. Ron DeSantis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/moody-wins-us-senate-republican-primary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/moody-wins-us-senate-republican-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welch, Crist head to mayoral election runoff in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what became a somewhat contentious final few weeks before Election Day, the St. Petersburg mayoral race turned tight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/welch-crist-head-to-mayoral-election-runoff-in-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/welch-crist-head-to-mayoral-election-runoff-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donalds, Jolly win respective primaries in Florida governor race]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will face each other in the November general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/donalds-jolly-win-respective-primaries-in-florida-governor-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/donalds-jolly-win-respective-primaries-in-florida-governor-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic primary for U.S. Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will take on incumbent Ashley Moody, who won the Republican primary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/angie-nixon-wins-florida-democratic-primary-for-us-senate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/angie-nixon-wins-florida-democratic-primary-for-us-senate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pericola wins the Democratic nomination for Congressional District 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[He faced two other contenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pericola-wins-the-democratic-nomination-for-congressional-district-11/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pericola-wins-the-democratic-nomination-for-congressional-district-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher helps students grow at family-run bilingual preschool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Aristizabal, or Mr. Danny, teaches VPK at My Little Giants Day School. His mom owns the school and he's been helping out since he was a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-grow-at-family-run-bilingual-preschool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-grow-at-family-run-bilingual-preschool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More mail-in primary ballots from Pinellas than any other Florida county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County voters cast primary ballots as officials report a smooth Election Day and urge residents to check polling place changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-mail-in-primary-ballots-from-pinellas-than-any-other-florida-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-mail-in-primary-ballots-from-pinellas-than-any-other-florida-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Wave ranked No. 3 startup accelerator in U.S. by Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Wave was ranked No. 3 nationally and No. 1 in Florida by Time magazine, spotlighting Tampa Bay&rsquo;s growing startup scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-wave-ranked-no-3-startup-accelerator-in-us-by-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-wave-ranked-no-3-startup-accelerator-in-us-by-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transportation Secretary announces funds for Tampa's port, ferry and airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was in Tampa Monday to announce funds for multiple infrastructure upgrades in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/transportation-secretary-announces-funds-for-tampas-port-ferry-and-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/transportation-secretary-announces-funds-for-tampas-port-ferry-and-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays officials choose familiar firm to handle stadium project]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, the team announced the construction firm it wants to build a proposed new stadium in Tampa at the Hillsborough College site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-officials-choose-familiar-firm-to-handle-stadium-project-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-officials-choose-familiar-firm-to-handle-stadium-project-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' officials choose familiar firm to handle stadium project]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, the team announced the construction firm it wants to build a proposed new stadium in Tampa at the Hillsborough College site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-officials-choose-familiar-firm-to-handle-stadium-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-officials-choose-familiar-firm-to-handle-stadium-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches Globalstar communications satellite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-stage booster landed at Landing Zone 40, which caused a sonic boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-globalstar-communications-satellite/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-globalstar-communications-satellite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonny DeLuca's 2-run single completes Rays' rally for 7-6 win over Orioles to avoid sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny DeLuca put the Rays in front with a two-run single in the seventh, and AL-best Tampa Bay rallied for a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jonny-delucas-2-run-single-completes-rays-rally-for-7-6-win-over-orioles-to-avoid-sweep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jonny-delucas-2-run-single-completes-rays-rally-for-7-6-win-over-orioles-to-avoid-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Rays added at trade deadline play first series at home since joining club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MLB Trade Deadline was on August 3rd, but the team had just started a 9-game road trip. Friday was their first home game since joining the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-rays-added-at-trade-deadline-play-first-series-at-home-since-joining-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-rays-added-at-trade-deadline-play-first-series-at-home-since-joining-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jump For Kids program connects Tampa Bay homeschooled kids to youth sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeschooled kids oftentimes don't have the same access to youth sports as other kids get in-person. Jump For Kids is helping to change that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jump-for-kids-program-connects-tampa-bay-homeschooled-kids-to-youth-sports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jump-for-kids-program-connects-tampa-bay-homeschooled-kids-to-youth-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Breaking down Florida's primaries before polls open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-breaking-down-floridas-primaries-before-polls-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-breaking-down-floridas-primaries-before-polls-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nixon, Vindman seek Democratic nomination for Florida U.S. Senate seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner is expected to take on incumbent Ashley Moody, who is the favorite in the Republican primary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nixon-vindman-seek-democratic-nomination-for-florida-us-senate-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nixon-vindman-seek-democratic-nomination-for-florida-us-senate-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Clearwater restaurant O’Keefe’s closing, relocating]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Keefe&rsquo;s Tavern in Clearwater wrapped up its last weekend in its current spot. The longtime staple in the Clearwater community is changing locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-clearwater-restaurant-okeefes-closing-relocating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-clearwater-restaurant-okeefes-closing-relocating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Byron Donalds, David Jolly are frontrunners in Florida gubernatorial primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters will cast their ballots Tuesday in primaries for those vying for Florida's top job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/byron-donalds-david-jolly-are-frontrunners-in-florida-gubernatorial-primaries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/byron-donalds-david-jolly-are-frontrunners-in-florida-gubernatorial-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clearwater video game shop owner says PlayStation&rsquo;s 2028 shift away from discs could affect game prices, ownership and local retailers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boycott-planned-after-playstation-announces-the-end-of-disc-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boycott-planned-after-playstation-announces-the-end-of-disc-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' dies at 36]]></title><description><![CDATA[No cause of death was announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hayden-panettiere-who-starred-in-the-television-series-heroes-and-nashville-dies-at-36/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hayden-panettiere-who-starred-in-the-television-series-heroes-and-nashville-dies-at-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Port's Land Acquisition Program finding balance between growth, green space]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Port continues to grow while striving to maintain an "old Florida" feel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/north-ports-land-acquisition-program-finding-balance-between-growth-green-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/north-ports-land-acquisition-program-finding-balance-between-growth-green-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County still looking for poll workers for November's general election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarasota County is already thinking about recruiting more poll workers for the general election in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-still-looking-for-poll-workers-for-novembers-general-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-still-looking-for-poll-workers-for-novembers-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa City Council to hold third and final budget workshop for new fiscal year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Tampa is preparing for a potential hit to its budget if Florida voters approve Proposition 3 in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-to-hold-third-and-final-budget-workshop-for-new-fiscal-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-to-hold-third-and-final-budget-workshop-for-new-fiscal-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kathy Montgomery runs Nine Lives Kitten Rescue in Pinellas County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kathy Montgomery says her nonprofit, Nine Lives Kitten Rescue, has helped save nearly 3,000 kittens over the past decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kathy-montgomery-runs-nine-lives-kitten-rescue-in-pinellas-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kathy-montgomery-runs-nine-lives-kitten-rescue-in-pinellas-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D23 roundup: See what's on the horizon at Walt Disney World]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event came with several updates on upcoming attractions and lands at Walt Disney World.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/d23-roundup-see-whats-on-the-horizon-at-walt-disney-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/d23-roundup-see-whats-on-the-horizon-at-walt-disney-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County families call for action amid Puerto Rico water crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people with ties to Puerto Rico point to the island's outdated infrastructure as the cause for the water crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-families-call-for-action-amid-puerto-rico-water-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-families-call-for-action-amid-puerto-rico-water-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaf Fest in Lealman connects people with local resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deaf Fest in Lealman connected deaf and hard-of-hearing residents with health, job, emergency resources and more from local organizations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/deaf-fest-in-lealman-connects-people-with-local-resources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/deaf-fest-in-lealman-connects-people-with-local-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armwood High graduate uses 40 scholarships to make Princeton more affordable]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Education Data Initiative, tuition at private universities is almost four times the cost of in-state tuition at a public university.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/armwood-high-graduate-uses-40-scholarships-to-make-princeton-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/armwood-high-graduate-uses-40-scholarships-to-make-princeton-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New school choice tax credit could exclude many homeschooled students]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 800,000 homeschooled students and their families in 13 states are ineligible for the assistance, according to one group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-school-choice-tax-credit-could-exclude-many-homeschooled-students/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-school-choice-tax-credit-could-exclude-many-homeschooled-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-pulls-last-aircraft-carrier-in-asia-as-trump-focuses-on-iran-and-the-western-hemisphere/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-pulls-last-aircraft-carrier-in-asia-as-trump-focuses-on-iran-and-the-western-hemisphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voters hear from St. Pete candidates at voter outreach event]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Pete Community Voices event connected voters with local candidates before Tuesday&rsquo;s primaries, as organizers stressed community engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/voters-hear-from-st-pete-candidates-at-voter-outreach-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/voters-hear-from-st-pete-candidates-at-voter-outreach-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeding Tampa Bay says current need is higher than it was during COVID]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food assistance groups in the Tampa Bay area say demand is rising as families face higher prices for grocery, gas and housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/feeding-tampa-bay-says-current-need-is-higher-than-it-was-during-covid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/feeding-tampa-bay-says-current-need-is-higher-than-it-was-during-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[55 loggerhead hatchlings die on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch are urging Bradenton Beach residents to take steps to cut down on light pollution near the beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/55-loggerhead-hatchlings-die-on-gulf-drive-in-bradenton-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/55-loggerhead-hatchlings-die-on-gulf-drive-in-bradenton-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brandon High Eagles have a new head coach and a new outlook on the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon High School's new head football coach says he's working to change the way people perceive the Eagles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-brandon-high-eagles-have-a-new-head-coach-and-a-new-outlook-on-the-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-brandon-high-eagles-have-a-new-head-coach-and-a-new-outlook-on-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concrete footprints at St. Pete Beach house reveal connection to fire chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child&rsquo;s footprints in concrete at an old St. Pete Beach house led to a connection between fire chiefs across two different eras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/concrete-footprints-at-st-pete-beach-house-reveal-connection-to-fire-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/concrete-footprints-at-st-pete-beach-house-reveal-connection-to-fire-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in CEO's killing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mangione entered the plea at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan federal court, which is ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-stalking-charges-in-ceos-killing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-stalking-charges-in-ceos-killing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin begins construction of new launch pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Launch Pad 36B will be the home of New Glenn&rsquo;s 9x4 rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origin-begins-construction-of-new-launch-pad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origin-begins-construction-of-new-launch-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest announced in vandalism of World War II Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vandalism comes weeks after President Donald Trump said the nearby Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was deliberately damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/arrest-announced-in-vandalism-of-world-war-ii-memorial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/arrest-announced-in-vandalism-of-world-war-ii-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer sentiment and retail spending are down, new data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans are feeling the effects of the Iran war pushing up fuel, energy and food prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/consumer-sentiment-and-retail-spending-are-down-new-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/consumer-sentiment-and-retail-spending-are-down-new-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas teachers raise concerns about AI reading program used in classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some teachers say the technology doesn&rsquo;t always get it right, and they&rsquo;re questioning whether it belongs in the classroom at all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-teachers-raise-concerns-about-ai-reading-program-used-in-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-teachers-raise-concerns-about-ai-reading-program-used-in-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA announces MAX POWER airshow at Kennedy Space Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA&rsquo;s MAX POWER is a multi-day airshow in and around Kennedy Space Center in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-announces-max-power-airshow-at-kennedy-space-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-announces-max-power-airshow-at-kennedy-space-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida school vaccine requirements remain unchanged despite new federal guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any changes to Florida&rsquo;s requirements would have to come through the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-school-vaccine-requirements-remain-unchanged-despite-new-federal-guidance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-school-vaccine-requirements-remain-unchanged-despite-new-federal-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Uthmeier submits updated version of property tax amendment, and Orlando mayor has concerns about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-uthmeier-submits-updated-version-of-property-tax-amendment-and-orlando-mayor-has-concerns-about-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-uthmeier-submits-updated-version-of-property-tax-amendment-and-orlando-mayor-has-concerns-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy's most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-orders-navy-to-return-to-an-older-system-of-launching-jets-off-aircraft-carriers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-orders-navy-to-return-to-an-older-system-of-launching-jets-off-aircraft-carriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Placid murals bring the town’s history to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Placid is known as the &ldquo;Town of Murals,&rdquo; where larger-than-life artwork brings the area&rsquo;s history to life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lake-placid-murals-bring-the-towns-history-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lake-placid-murals-bring-the-towns-history-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Polk literacy advocate shares reading tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Knitt, a 10-year-old reading enthusiast and literacy advocate, poses for her first day of the school year 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/young-polk-literacy-advocate-shares-reading-tips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/young-polk-literacy-advocate-shares-reading-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas ruling on suppressors, certain guns could reshape Florida purchases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many shops are waiting for state guidance before acting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/texas-ruling-on-suppressors-certain-guns-could-reshape-florida-purchases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/texas-ruling-on-suppressors-certain-guns-could-reshape-florida-purchases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs kick off preseason tonight at New York Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay is facing the Jets in a 7 p.m. game after a couple of joint practices earlier in the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-kick-off-preseason-tonight-at-new-york-jets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-kick-off-preseason-tonight-at-new-york-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF nursing school expansion aims to help address Florida’s growing nurse shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of South Florida is taking steps to expand the state&rsquo;s nursing pipeline with a major addition to its College of Nursing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-nursing-school-expansion-aims-to-help-address-floridas-growing-nurse-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-nursing-school-expansion-aims-to-help-address-floridas-growing-nurse-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reef Renewal USA moves endangered coral out of Florida Keys amid heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record breaking heatwave could hurt coral reefs. Reef Renewal USA in Ruskin moved coral from the florida keys to their facility in ruskin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/reef-renewal-usa-moves-endangered-coral-out-of-florida-keys-amid-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/reef-renewal-usa-moves-endangered-coral-out-of-florida-keys-amid-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County uses heat meters to protect young athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wet bulb globe temperature meters measure UV rays, wind, and more to determine when conditions may be unsafe on playing fields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-uses-heat-meters-to-protect-young-athletes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-uses-heat-meters-to-protect-young-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete's proposed utility rate increase takes center stage days ahead of election]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Petersburg mayoral candidates are split over a proposed utility rate increase that would add about 7% to monthly bills if approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petes-proposed-utility-rate-increase-takes-center-stage-days-ahead-of-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petes-proposed-utility-rate-increase-takes-center-stage-days-ahead-of-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fierce athletes flock to Tampa for FitFest]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, some of the strongest, toughest, fiercest competitors will take over the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fierce-athletes-flock-to-tampa-for-fitfest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fierce-athletes-flock-to-tampa-for-fitfest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough']]></title><description><![CDATA[The president downplayed the toll on American sailors enduring a record-setting deployment of nearly nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-record-setting-navy-deployment-to-support-iran-operations-not-nearly-long-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-record-setting-navy-deployment-to-support-iran-operations-not-nearly-long-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pell Grant system is running out of money, federal fiscal responsibility group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pell Grants provide up to $7,395 annually to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pell-grant-system-is-running-out-of-money-federal-fiscal-responsibility-group-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pell-grant-system-is-running-out-of-money-federal-fiscal-responsibility-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectrum launches hurricane preparedness initiative for Manatee County students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum is asking students in Manatee County to help families think about an important part of their hurricane plans: staying connected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spectrum-launches-hurricane-preparedness-initiative-for-manatee-county-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spectrum-launches-hurricane-preparedness-initiative-for-manatee-county-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to launch Globalstar communications satellite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-stage booster is set to land at Landing Zone 40, which means sonic booms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-launch-globalstar-communications-satellite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-launch-globalstar-communications-satellite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanche pledges to lead DOJ with integrity in first speech to staff as attorney general]]></title><description><![CDATA[He encouraged people who work for the department to set aside their political differences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blanche-pledges-to-lead-doj-with-integrity-in-first-speech-to-staff-as-attorney-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blanche-pledges-to-lead-doj-with-integrity-in-first-speech-to-staff-as-attorney-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is one of the nation's largest providers of automated license plate readers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/amid-public-backlash-surveillance-tech-company-flock-announces-platform-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/amid-public-backlash-surveillance-tech-company-flock-announces-platform-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's 813-Day in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're out and about in Tampa today, be on the lookout for deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-813-day-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-813-day-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete utility rates could increase due to infrastructure upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Petersburg residents could see their utility bills increase again this fall as city leaders consider a new round of rate hikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-utility-rates-could-increase-due-to-infrastructure-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-utility-rates-could-increase-due-to-infrastructure-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete utility rates could increase because of infrastructure upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed fiscal year 2027 rates are scheduled for a first reading before the St. Petersburg City Council on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-utility-rates-could-increase-because-of-infrastructure-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-utility-rates-could-increase-because-of-infrastructure-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool off in the refreshing waters at Rainbow Springs State Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rainbow Springs State Park offers swimming and snorkeling spaces, watercraft rentals and tubing down river.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cool-off-in-the-refreshing-waters-at-rainbow-springs-state-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cool-off-in-the-refreshing-waters-at-rainbow-springs-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida AG Uthmeier rewrites property tax amendment language after judge's ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge ruled that the original version, titled "Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes," was too misleading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-ag-uthmeier-rewrites-property-tax-amendment-language-after-judges-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-ag-uthmeier-rewrites-property-tax-amendment-language-after-judges-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Governor candidates continue to throw jabs as primary nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-governor-candidates-continue-to-throw-jabs-as-primary-nears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-governor-candidates-continue-to-throw-jabs-as-primary-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California regulators vote to approve Charter Communications' acquisition of Cox Communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[This vote was the final step needed before the deal becomes official.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/california-regulators-vote-to-approve-charter-communications-acquisition-of-cox-communications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/california-regulators-vote-to-approve-charter-communications-acquisition-of-cox-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City works to preserve 1914 high school community center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant City is investing nearly $2 million to restore its 1914 high school, protecting a landmark that now serves as a community center and museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-works-to-preserve-1914-high-school-community-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-works-to-preserve-1914-high-school-community-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarpon Springs explores ways to improve tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, tourist development taxes have remained somewhat stagnant for the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarpon-springs-explores-ways-to-improve-tourism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarpon-springs-explores-ways-to-improve-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.7% and topped and topped its prior record set last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-stocks-rise-to-a-record-as-oil-prices-drop-and-inflation-gets-less-bad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-stocks-rise-to-a-record-as-oil-prices-drop-and-inflation-gets-less-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County schools welcoming students back to classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasco County Schools is projecting enrollment to decline by roughly 1,500 to 2,000 students this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-schools-welcoming-students-back-to-classes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-schools-welcoming-students-back-to-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Job Corps supporters welcome settlement after closure threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the settlement filed in U.S. District Court this week, the U.S. Dept. of Labor would rescind its efforts to close Job Corps centers nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-job-corps-supporters-welcome-settlement-after-closure-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-job-corps-supporters-welcome-settlement-after-closure-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Tampa rooftop hives offer safe haven for honey bees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beekeepers say the area&rsquo;s honey bee population is expected to increase soon despite a drought and the continued recovery from the 2024 hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/downtown-tampa-rooftop-hives-offer-safe-haven-for-honey-bees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/downtown-tampa-rooftop-hives-offer-safe-haven-for-honey-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDOT removes Pinellas Bayway toll booths to ease traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will improve traffic flow, safety and congestion for drivers heading to and from Pinellas County&rsquo;s southern beaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-removes-pinellas-bayway-toll-booths-to-ease-traffic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-removes-pinellas-bayway-toll-booths-to-ease-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays to announce next week a firm to manage ballpark construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The selection of a construction manager comes without a final agreement in place between Tampa and Hillsborough County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-to-announce-next-week-a-firm-to-manage-ballpark-construction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-to-announce-next-week-a-firm-to-manage-ballpark-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SuperHost Vacation Expands its Orlando Region Vacation Rental Co-Hosting Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (ORLANDO, Fla.) &mdash; Florida Discount Luxury LLC, doing business as SuperHost Vacation, today announced the continued expansion of its vacation rental co-hosting services across Central Florida. The company has grown from co-hosting one vacation rental in 2020 to 16+ homes across Orlando, Kissimmee, ChampionsGate, Davenport and Four Corners. SuperHost Vacation was founded during the COVID-19 pandemic by Central Florida real estate professional Dillan Pierre Tate.With no forma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/superhost-vacation-expands-its-orlando-region-vacation-rental-co-hosting-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/superhost-vacation-expands-its-orlando-region-vacation-rental-co-hosting-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Manufacturing Update: 4 Consecutive Months of Steady Growth with 632 Total New Industrial Planned Projects – 165 in July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla.) &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads&rsquo; latest research confirms the Industrial Manufacturing sector has now posted four consecutive months of steady growth in planned capital project spending activity, with 165 new projects identified in July 2026 alone, bringing the past four months cumulative total to 632. This sustained momentum reflects continued investment across facility expansions, new plant construction, and equipment modernization efforts throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-manufacturing-update-4-consecutive-months-of-steady-growth-with-632-total-new-industrial-planned-projects-165-in-july-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-manufacturing-update-4-consecutive-months-of-steady-growth-with-632-total-new-industrial-planned-projects-165-in-july-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program helps Hillsborough County parents cover cost of Pre-K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County is highlighting a program that helps parents partially cover the cost of pre-K programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/program-helps-hillsborough-county-parents-cover-cost-of-pre-k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/program-helps-hillsborough-county-parents-cover-cost-of-pre-k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays complete 2nd 9-0 West Coast trip in MLB history with 8-4 win over Athletics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays complete 9-0 West Coast trip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-complete-2nd-9-0-west-coast-trip-in-mlb-history-with-8-4-win-over-athletics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-complete-2nd-9-0-west-coast-trip-in-mlb-history-with-8-4-win-over-athletics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic pattern changes causing headaches for Howard Frankland drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge into Tampa has been jammed this week as drivers get used to a new traffic pattern at Exit 39.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/traffic-pattern-changes-causing-headaches-for-howard-frankland-drivers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/traffic-pattern-changes-causing-headaches-for-howard-frankland-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation cooled slightly last month as gas prices fell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer prices rose 3.4% in July from a year ago, down slightly from 3.5% in June, the Labor Department said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inflation-cooled-slightly-last-month-as-gas-prices-fell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inflation-cooled-slightly-last-month-as-gas-prices-fell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Secret Service and military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president downplayed the risk to the people &mdash; White House officials, security and support staff, and reporters &mdash; he left on the plane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-secret-service-and-military-wanted-him-off-air-force-one-in-turkey-due-to-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-secret-service-and-military-wanted-him-off-air-force-one-in-turkey-due-to-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertainty marks the 91st anniversary of social security]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Florida, about 1 in 5 residents receives Social Security and for roughly half of beneficiaries, those payments are their primary source of income.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uncertainty-marks-the-91st-anniversary-of-social-security/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uncertainty-marks-the-91st-anniversary-of-social-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New homeless outreach bus has begun rolling in St. Petersburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Firefly Project homeless outreach bus was parked at Campbell Park in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-homeless-outreach-bus-has-begun-rolling-in-st-petersburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-homeless-outreach-bus-has-begun-rolling-in-st-petersburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF defense establishing 'aggressive' identity under new defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the talk surrounding USF's fall camp has been around the offense, but the defense has been slowly setting a new standard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-defense-establishing-aggressive-identity-under-new-defensive-coordinator-josh-aldridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-defense-establishing-aggressive-identity-under-new-defensive-coordinator-josh-aldridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Walls HRs from both sides of the plate for 2nd time in his career as Rays beat A’s 12-4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Walls homered from both sides of the plate, Nick Martinez tossed a complete game and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/taylor-walls-hrs-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-for-2nd-time-in-his-career-as-rays-beat-as-12-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/taylor-walls-hrs-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-for-2nd-time-in-his-career-as-rays-beat-as-12-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa reviews South Howard flood relief designs with residents, businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Tampa residents and business owners reviewed the latest designs for the South Howard Flood Relief Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-reviews-south-howard-flood-relief-designs-with-residents-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-reviews-south-howard-flood-relief-designs-with-residents-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carupano Kitchen in St. Pete serving up short rib arepas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrea Osorio, her wife and mother recently opened Carupano Kitchen located inside St. Petersburg's Foodie Labs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/carupano-kitchen-in-st-pete-serving-up-short-rib-arepas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/carupano-kitchen-in-st-pete-serving-up-short-rib-arepas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradenton is exploring a Point Park University partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradenton expects an economic study later this month on a possible Point Park University partnership. Find out what city leaders plan to do next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-is-exploring-a-point-park-university-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-is-exploring-a-point-park-university-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rowdies turning World Cup moment into a youth soccer movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capitalizing on the World Cup popularity, the Tampa Bay Rowdies are showing off their sport to kids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rowdies-turning-world-cup-moment-into-a-youth-soccer-movement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rowdies-turning-world-cup-moment-into-a-youth-soccer-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Colombian community mobilizes to help earthquake survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bay area organizations are collecting food, medical supplies and tents to send to families in Colombia affected by this week's earthquake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-colombian-community-mobilizes-to-help-earthquake-survivors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-colombian-community-mobilizes-to-help-earthquake-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chabad of Downtown SRQ says recent hate crime won't deter its mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chabad of Downtown SRQ says it is cleaning up after the vandalism and that the community is showing up for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chabad-of-downtown-srq-says-recent-hate-crime-wont-deter-its-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chabad-of-downtown-srq-says-recent-hate-crime-wont-deter-its-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Cristobal struggling in the north Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Cristobal will not threaten any land in the northern Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-cristobal-struggling-in-the-north-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-cristobal-struggling-in-the-north-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leavitt, 28, just recently returned to the White House after taking a brief leave for the birth of her second child in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-youngest-person-to-hold-role-to-leave-at-months-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-youngest-person-to-hold-role-to-leave-at-months-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limps off vs. Jets in joint practice, doesn’t return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles had no immediate information on the nature or severity of the apparent injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buccaneers-wide-receiver-emeka-egbuka-limps-off-vs-jets-in-joint-practice-doesnt-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buccaneers-wide-receiver-emeka-egbuka-limps-off-vs-jets-in-joint-practice-doesnt-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Governor candidates make final push, and DeSantis reiterates belief that COVID response was appropriate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-governor-candidates-make-final-push-and-desantis-reiterates-belief-that-covid-response-was-appropriate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-governor-candidates-make-final-push-and-desantis-reiterates-belief-that-covid-response-was-appropriate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut Mike Fincke leaves NASA; his Crew-11 mission was cut short due to medical issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[His last mission for NASA, Crew-11, ended early in January of this year due to a medical issue he suffered from.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/astronaut-mike-fincke-leaves-nasa-his-crew-11-mission-was-cut-short-due-to-medical-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/astronaut-mike-fincke-leaves-nasa-his-crew-11-mission-was-cut-short-due-to-medical-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FixMold Miami Expands Lab-Grade Mold Testing as New CDC Data Show Invasive Mold Infections More Common Than Previously Known]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) &mdash; A first-of-its-kind study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this summer found that invasive mold infections may be far more common, and far more dangerous, than doctors previously understood, FixMold Miami announced today.Researchers who reviewed cases at four Atlanta-area hospitals and their affiliated outpatient clinics from 2020 to 2024 identified about 450 confirmed cases of invasive mold disease, and roughly one in three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fixmold-miami-expands-lab-grade-mold-testing-as-new-cdc-data-show-invasive-mold-infections-more-common-than-previously-known/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fixmold-miami-expands-lab-grade-mold-testing-as-new-cdc-data-show-invasive-mold-infections-more-common-than-previously-known/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County schools turn to portable classrooms amid overcrowding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting today, some students will have class outside of the main school building while leaders work on long term solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-schools-turn-to-portable-classrooms-amid-overcrowding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-schools-turn-to-portable-classrooms-amid-overcrowding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runner in Odessa battles cancer, starts running marathons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keri Magee was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022. Less than three years later, she ran her first marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/runner-in-odessa-battles-cancer-starts-running-marathons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/runner-in-odessa-battles-cancer-starts-running-marathons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical groups slam Trump's executive order spacing out childhood vaccines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Medical Association is among the groups that say vaccines have been thoroughly studied and are safe and effective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/medical-groups-slam-trumps-executive-order-spacing-out-childhood-vaccines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/medical-groups-slam-trumps-executive-order-spacing-out-childhood-vaccines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy, St. Pete still yet to start contract negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy wants to begin negotiating a new contract with the City of St. Petersburg as soon as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energy-st-pete-still-yet-to-start-contract-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energy-st-pete-still-yet-to-start-contract-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF flood monitoring camera installed at Clam Bayou]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USF research network has grown to a total of 40 cameras in Pinellas County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-flood-monitoring-camera-installed-at-clam-bayou/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-flood-monitoring-camera-installed-at-clam-bayou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tech rules, first day excitement greets Pinellas students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 85,000 Pinellas County students are heading back to class Tuesday as the district begins a new school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-tech-rules-first-day-excitement-greets-pinellas-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-tech-rules-first-day-excitement-greets-pinellas-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Park leaders OK one-year moratorium on data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council members say they'll take this next year to determine how data centers fit into their existing regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-leaders-ok-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-leaders-ok-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cast of The Last Unicorn Adaptation rehearses for premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[A classic novel has been reimagined and is making its on-stage debut decades after being published.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cast-of-the-last-unicorn-adaptation-rehearses-for-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cast-of-the-last-unicorn-adaptation-rehearses-for-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$100 million South Tampa flood relief project faces pushback over construction impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major stormwater project aimed at reducing flooding is moving forward, but some residents and business owners are raising concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/100-million-south-tampa-flood-relief-project-faces-pushback-over-construction-impact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/100-million-south-tampa-flood-relief-project-faces-pushback-over-construction-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the report, he was secretly shuttled to a smaller plane &mdash; an Air Force C-32A &mdash; via an airport catering truck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-used-elaborate-ruse-to-fly-out-of-turkey-following-summit-because-of-iran-threat-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-used-elaborate-ruse-to-fly-out-of-turkey-following-summit-because-of-iran-threat-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caminero's 3-run blast leads Rays' rally against Athletics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run 8th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/camineros-3-run-blast-leads-rays-rally-against-athletics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/camineros-3-run-blast-leads-rays-rally-against-athletics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president sought to create a federal voter list and involve the U.S. Postal Service in election operations in a way that would limit mail voting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-again-bars-trump-administration-from-implementing-order-that-sought-to-limit-mail-voting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-again-bars-trump-administration-from-implementing-order-that-sought-to-limit-mail-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legliz, Lekòl, Lakay: Three pillars facing uncertainty after Haitian TPS changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within the Haitian community, church leaders say changes to Haitian TPS are creating uncertainty across church, school, and home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legliz-lekl-lakay-three-pillars-facing-uncertainty-after-haitian-tps-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legliz-lekl-lakay-three-pillars-facing-uncertainty-after-haitian-tps-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palmetto creates adaptation plan to mitigate future flooding within the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Palmetto CRA has hired a consulting firm to identify where the city is most vulnerable &mdash; and what can be done about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/palmetto-creates-adaptation-plan-to-mitigate-future-flooding-within-the-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/palmetto-creates-adaptation-plan-to-mitigate-future-flooding-within-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernando County Schools getting back-to-school ready with new joint facility, teacher job vacancies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hernando County Schools is introducing a joint building facility between Weeki Wachee High School and Winding Waters K-8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-schools-getting-back-to-school-ready-with-new-joint-facility-teacher-job-vacancies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-schools-getting-back-to-school-ready-with-new-joint-facility-teacher-job-vacancies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas, Polk and Hernando students return to classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County students are returning to class on Tuesday. It&rsquo;s the first day of school also in Polk and Hernando counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-polk-and-hernando-students-return-to-classes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-polk-and-hernando-students-return-to-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planets on parade: 6 planets line up in the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six planets will align in the sky early on Aug. 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/planets-on-parade-6-planets-line-up-in-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/planets-on-parade-6-planets-line-up-in-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County high school teacher inspires students to protect our environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh McCart teaches at Pasco County's Energy and Marine Center in Port Richey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-high-school-teacher-inspires-students-to-protect-our-environment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-high-school-teacher-inspires-students-to-protect-our-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools monitoring heat index for after-school activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum Bay News 9 on Tuesday reached out to school districts to ask how they are handling after-school activities considering the weather and heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/schools-monitoring-heat-index-for-after-school-activities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/schools-monitoring-heat-index-for-after-school-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: New reporting on Trump being secretly moved to different plane, and is a 60-day session enough in Florida?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-new-reporting-on-trump-being-secretly-moved-to-different-plane-and-is-a-60-day-session-enough-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-new-reporting-on-trump-being-secretly-moved-to-different-plane-and-is-a-60-day-session-enough-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County Schools launches program to turn paraprofessionals into teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manatee County Schools will pay forparaprofessionals to earn teaching degrees as the district works to fill classroom vacancies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-schools-launches-program-to-turn-paraprofessionals-into-teachers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-schools-launches-program-to-turn-paraprofessionals-into-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellen High, first new Sarasota high school in 25 years, opens its doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in more than two decades, Sarasota is opening a new high school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wellen-high-first-new-sarasota-high-school-in-25-years-opens-its-doors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wellen-high-first-new-sarasota-high-school-in-25-years-opens-its-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Flock camera vandalized, police chief defends surveillance system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flock camera overlooking the Snell Isle Bridge in St. Petersburg was vandalized with gold spray paint over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-flock-camera-vandalized-police-chief-defends-surveillance-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-flock-camera-vandalized-police-chief-defends-surveillance-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday lasts until Aug. 20, offering families relief on school shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[With cost increases for some items on school supply lists, many parents say they are shopping more slowly and spreading out spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-lasts-until-aug-20-offering-families-relief-on-school-shopping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-lasts-until-aug-20-offering-families-relief-on-school-shopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metropolitan Ministries expands school-based program to help Hillsborough families overcome homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Ministries Pathway to Hope Program will target improving attendance for at-risk students as new school year begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/metropolitan-ministries-expands-school-based-program-to-help-hillsborough-families-overcome-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/metropolitan-ministries-expands-school-based-program-to-help-hillsborough-families-overcome-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deb Benson creates military challenge coins to honor vets and service members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deb Benson says she started Grateful American Coin as a way to teach her sons to be grateful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/deb-benson-creates-military-challenge-coins-to-honor-vets-and-service-members/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/deb-benson-creates-military-challenge-coins-to-honor-vets-and-service-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrus County schools make changes amid enrollment decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes come as Citrus County Schools adjusts to declining enrollment and looks for ways to cut costs while minimizing the impact on classrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-schools-make-changes-amid-enrollment-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-schools-make-changes-amid-enrollment-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed cameras reactivate across Tampa Bay as students return to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay municipalities report that 236,000 notices of violation were issued last school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/speed-cameras-reactivate-across-tampa-bay-as-students-return-to-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/speed-cameras-reactivate-across-tampa-bay-as-students-return-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed budget cuts could impact Pinellas County parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Director Paul Cozzie wrote a letter detailing potential cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/proposed-budget-cuts-could-impact-pinellas-county-parks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/proposed-budget-cuts-could-impact-pinellas-county-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple candidates vie to fill Vern Buchanan's seat in reshaped District 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one of the area&rsquo;s more crowded races, nine candidates are vying for the seat held by Rep. Vern Buchanan, who is retiring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-candidates-vie-to-fill-vern-buchanans-seat-in-reshaped-district-16/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-candidates-vie-to-fill-vern-buchanans-seat-in-reshaped-district-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit across the lower 48 states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/contiguous-us-breaks-its-record-for-hottest-month-ever-noaa-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/contiguous-us-breaks-its-record-for-hottest-month-ever-noaa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blanche is officially taking command of a Justice Department he has been leading in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi's firing in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/todd-blanche-is-sworn-in-as-attorney-general-after-bruising-confirmation-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/todd-blanche-is-sworn-in-as-attorney-general-after-bruising-confirmation-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradenton Beach adds flood barrier after 2024 hurricane damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city purchased a Tiger Dam system, which uses large, water-filled tubes that can be placed across building openings to help block floodwater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-beach-adds-flood-barrier-after-2024-hurricane-damage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-beach-adds-flood-barrier-after-2024-hurricane-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed cameras reactivate across Tampa Bay as students return to classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 236,000 notices of violation were issued last school year, according to analysis from the Spectrum News Watchdogs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/speed-cameras-reactivate-across-tampa-bay-as-students-return-to-classroom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/speed-cameras-reactivate-across-tampa-bay-as-students-return-to-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-School in Tampa Bay: Start dates, holidays, early releases and weather makeup days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get all the county-by-county information about the 2026-27 school calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-in-tampa-bay-start-dates-holidays-early-releases-and-weather-makeup-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-in-tampa-bay-start-dates-holidays-early-releases-and-weather-makeup-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel industry warns of possible disruptions if Senate, House stopgap funding measures aren't reconciled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heads of associations representing U.S. travel, hotels and airlines encouraged lawmakers to adopt a stopgap measure by Sept. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/travel-industry-warns-of-possible-disruptions-if-senate-house-stopgap-funding-measures-arent-reconciled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/travel-industry-warns-of-possible-disruptions-if-senate-house-stopgap-funding-measures-arent-reconciled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk’s SunTrax site prepares to host testing for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Gov. DeSantis says SunTrax in Polk County could host eVTOL test flights by year&rsquo;s end to prepare for advanced air mobility in Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polks-suntrax-site-prepares-to-host-testing-for-electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polks-suntrax-site-prepares-to-host-testing-for-electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa small businesses grow as applications hit record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business applications hit a record in 2025 as Tampa retailers at Sparkman Wharf build brands and downtown leaders plan for more retail growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-small-businesses-grow-as-applications-hit-record-high/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-small-businesses-grow-as-applications-hit-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's back-to-school time across the Bay area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer vacation is giving way to a return to class this week for thousands of students across Bay area school districts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-back-to-school-time-across-the-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-back-to-school-time-across-the-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-signs-executive-order-calling-for-spacing-out-childhood-shots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-signs-executive-order-calling-for-spacing-out-childhood-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School bus drivers urge other drivers to be aware on the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough County has 700 school buses back on the roads. Transportation leaders urge drivers to allow extra time and avoid distractions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/school-bus-drivers-urge-other-drivers-to-be-aware-on-the-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/school-bus-drivers-urge-other-drivers-to-be-aware-on-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Lightning single-game tickets to go on sale this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets for the 2026-27 season will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 14, officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-lightning-single-game-tickets-to-go-on-sale-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-lightning-single-game-tickets-to-go-on-sale-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Final days of primary campaigning, and why are Florida voters behaving differently?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-final-days-of-primary-campaigning-and-why-are-florida-voters-behaving-differently/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-final-days-of-primary-campaigning-and-why-are-florida-voters-behaving-differently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a new plan with no new city taxes be the key in Rays' stadium funding?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tampa city councilman is making a new pitch in the latest maneuvering ahead of lawmakers vote on a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/could-a-new-plan-with-no-new-city-taxes-be-the-key-in-rays-stadium-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/could-a-new-plan-with-no-new-city-taxes-be-the-key-in-rays-stadium-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small-town leaders concerned about property tax amendment’s impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dundee officials say the measure could eventually cut millions from the town&rsquo;s budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/small-town-leaders-concerned-about-property-tax-amendments-impact/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/small-town-leaders-concerned-about-property-tax-amendments-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF graduate develops jewelry sensors to detect spiked drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elora is scheduled to launch in January 2028 and is already looking at expanding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-graduate-develops-jewelry-sensors-to-detect-spiked-drinks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-graduate-develops-jewelry-sensors-to-detect-spiked-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mullins drives in go-ahead run, Seymour works 6 strong innings as AL-best Rays sweep Mariners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedric Mullins&rsquo; RBI single in the fifth inning put Tampa Bay ahead as the Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 Sunday to complete a 3-game series sweep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mullins-drives-in-go-ahead-run-seymour-works-6-strong-innings-as-al-best-rays-sweep-mariners/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mullins-drives-in-go-ahead-run-seymour-works-6-strong-innings-as-al-best-rays-sweep-mariners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Palmetto elementary school prepares to welcome first students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new campus will open with kindergarten through fifth grade. Principal Laura Campbell said about 300 students are enrolled for the school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-palmetto-elementary-school-prepares-to-welcome-first-students/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-palmetto-elementary-school-prepares-to-welcome-first-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded newborn screening to start at Tampa General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[TGH is in the final phase before the program launches and expects to enroll its first family soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/expanded-newborn-screening-to-start-at-tampa-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/expanded-newborn-screening-to-start-at-tampa-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded newborn screening for newborns to start at Tampa General Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[TGH is in the final phase before the program launches and expects to enroll its first family soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/expanded-newborn-screening-for-newborns-to-start-at-tampa-general-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/expanded-newborn-screening-for-newborns-to-start-at-tampa-general-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-time teacher gets ready to kick off the new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtney Bennett shares her excitement for her first job out of college while setting up her classroom at Tyrone Middle School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-time-teacher-gets-ready-to-kick-off-the-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-time-teacher-gets-ready-to-kick-off-the-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tehran suggests that vessels linked to &ldquo;hostile countries&rdquo; will be barred from the waterway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/israel-rejects-trumps-gaza-plan-more-details-emerge-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-mideast-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/israel-rejects-trumps-gaza-plan-more-details-emerge-on-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-other-mideast-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough nonprofit works to boost Hispanic turnout in primary elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[It says language barriers and uncertainty about where and how to vote can keep some people from casting a ballot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-nonprofit-works-to-boost-hispanic-turnout-in-primary-elections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-nonprofit-works-to-boost-hispanic-turnout-in-primary-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tripp Keller leading Jesuit into high school football season with high goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesuit won a state championship in 2021, setting a standard that this year's Tigers team is hoping to live up to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tripp-keller-leading-jesuit-into-high-school-football-season-with-high-goals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tripp-keller-leading-jesuit-into-high-school-football-season-with-high-goals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs general manager Jason Licht speaks on Mayfield, Vea contract disputes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Baker Mayfield and defensive tackle Vita Vea both have contract disputes with the front office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-general-manager-jason-licht-speaks-on-mayfield-vea-contract-disputes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-general-manager-jason-licht-speaks-on-mayfield-vea-contract-disputes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-49 vote early Saturday came after a confirmation fight that exposed concerns in both parties about installing the president&rsquo;s former attorney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/todd-blanche-narrowly-confirmed-as-trumps-attorney-general-in-overnight-vote/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/todd-blanche-narrowly-confirmed-as-trumps-attorney-general-in-overnight-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullard Family Foundation Back to School Bash helps Tampa Bay students prepare for school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event also included free haircuts, eye exams, and health physicals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bullard-family-foundation-back-to-school-bash-helps-tampa-bay-students-prepare-for-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bullard-family-foundation-back-to-school-bash-helps-tampa-bay-students-prepare-for-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota City's YMCA, Sarasota PD join forces for back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families spent Saturday getting some extra supplies and haircuts ahead of the first day, and it was all free thanks to some community groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-citys-ymca-sarasota-pd-join-forces-for-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-citys-ymca-sarasota-pd-join-forces-for-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuechly, who spent his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers, became the second-youngest player inducted into the Hall at age 35]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/luke-kuechly-drew-brees-larry-fitzgerald-adam-vinatieri-and-roger-craig-enter-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/luke-kuechly-drew-brees-larry-fitzgerald-adam-vinatieri-and-roger-craig-enter-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County Schools rolls out new app for families]]></title><description><![CDATA[District leaders say the new &ldquo;Pasco One&rdquo; app puts everything from payments to school communication in one place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-schools-rolls-out-new-app-for-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-schools-rolls-out-new-app-for-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order follows reports of cracks in some older models.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faa-orders-crack-inspections-for-hundreds-of-boeing-737-max-jets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faa-orders-crack-inspections-for-hundreds-of-boeing-737-max-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater renews 30-year contract with Duke Energy; St. Pete still deciding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Clearwater is keeping its contract with Duke Energy and is no longer looking at running its own power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-renews-30-year-contract-with-duke-energy-st-pete-still-deciding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-renews-30-year-contract-with-duke-energy-st-pete-still-deciding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-unexpectedly-cut-23000-jobs-amid-strain-from-the-iran-war-unemployment-dips-to-41/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-unexpectedly-cut-23000-jobs-amid-strain-from-the-iran-war-unemployment-dips-to-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Tampa's historic Dunbar Elementary celebrates 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Dunbar Elementary Magnet School celebrates 100 years, school leaders are reflecting on a history that dates back even further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/west-tampas-historic-dunbar-elementary-celebrates-100-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/west-tampas-historic-dunbar-elementary-celebrates-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Rep. Kevin Steele resigns after vote controversy, and a look at early voting numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-rep-kevin-steele-resigns-after-vote-controversy-and-a-look-at-early-voting-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-rep-kevin-steele-resigns-after-vote-controversy-and-a-look-at-early-voting-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater advances talks on $180 million sports complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clearwater will continue talks on a proposed sports complex at The Landings Golf Club while seeking other ideas for the city-owned site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-advances-talks-on-180-million-sports-complex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-advances-talks-on-180-million-sports-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough short-term vacation rental proposal would require $200 registration fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ordinance would create county rules for short-term vacation rentals, including a registration requirement for owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-short-term-vacation-rental-proposal-would-require-200-registration-fee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-short-term-vacation-rental-proposal-would-require-200-registration-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work continues on Sarasota's The Bay, with goal of transforming 53 acres into green space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phase 2 is expected to be finished in 2027, and Phase 3 by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/work-continues-on-sarasotas-the-bay-with-goal-of-transforming-53-acres-into-green-space/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/work-continues-on-sarasotas-the-bay-with-goal-of-transforming-53-acres-into-green-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMA Mulberry Community Academy uniform drive aims to ease back-to-school costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charter school, which has more than 100 students enrolled, is collecting polo shirts, khaki shorts and skirts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rcma-mulberry-community-academy-uniform-drive-aims-to-ease-back-to-school-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rcma-mulberry-community-academy-uniform-drive-aims-to-ease-back-to-school-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections staff making final preparations as early primary voting begins this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s almost time to get ready to head to the polls as early primary voting starts this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-supervisor-of-elections-staff-making-final-preparations-as-early-primary-voting-begins-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-supervisor-of-elections-staff-making-final-preparations-as-early-primary-voting-begins-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art history students curate 'Here and Now' exhibit in Lakeland]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was formerly the Polk Museum of Art invites guests to form their own reflections on the artwork.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/art-history-students-curate-here-and-now-exhibit-in-lakeland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/art-history-students-curate-here-and-now-exhibit-in-lakeland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County Sheriff's K9 seriously wounded after being shot by suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[K9 Ace was shot in the leg by a suspect during the serving of a warrant. No deputies were injured. The suspect was killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-sheriffs-k9-seriously-wounded-after-being-shot-by-suspect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-sheriffs-k9-seriously-wounded-after-being-shot-by-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County Sheriff's K9 recovering after being shot by suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[K9 Ace was shot in the leg by a suspect during the serving of a warrant. No deputies were injured. The suspect was killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-sheriffs-k9-recovering-after-being-shot-by-suspect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-sheriffs-k9-recovering-after-being-shot-by-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spend the night glamping with Highland cows or visit for the day at this hidden Florida farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning about farm life first hand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spend-the-night-glamping-with-highland-cows-or-visit-for-the-day-at-this-hidden-florida-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spend-the-night-glamping-with-highland-cows-or-visit-for-the-day-at-this-hidden-florida-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the result of a four-year-long campaign to reinforce support for Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-passes-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-negotiated-by-the-late-sen-lindsey-graham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-passes-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-negotiated-by-the-late-sen-lindsey-graham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Huebner and Natural Transplants Clinic Recognized as 2026 Florida ‘Best Hair Implant Specialist’]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) &mdash; Natural Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic, is proud to announce that Dr. Matt Huebner and Natural Transplants have been recognized as the Best Hair Implant Specialist in Fort Lauderdale Magazine&rsquo;s Best of Fort Lauderdale 2026 awards. The Fort Lauderdale Magazine award marks the latest achievement in what has become a remarkable year for Natural Transplants and its Doctors.<br />
The annual Best of Fort Lauderdale awards recognize exceptional bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dr-huebner-and-natural-transplants-clinic-recognized-as-2026-florida-best-hair-implant-specialist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dr-huebner-and-natural-transplants-clinic-recognized-as-2026-florida-best-hair-implant-specialist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration will buy back company’s offshore wind leases off 3 states in a $1.2B deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The projects are under development off the coasts of New York, California and Louisiana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-will-buy-back-companys-offshore-wind-leases-off-3-states-in-a-12b-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-will-buy-back-companys-offshore-wind-leases-off-3-states-in-a-12b-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOAA updates its 2026 Hurricane Season Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new forecast now calls for 7 to 13 named storms, 2 to 6 hurricanes and 0 to 3 major hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/noaa-updates-its-2026-hurricane-season-forecast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/noaa-updates-its-2026-hurricane-season-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport expansion scaled back due to cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget for the revised expansion and renovation project at PIE is $145 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-clearwater-international-airport-expansion-scaled-back-due-to-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-clearwater-international-airport-expansion-scaled-back-due-to-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco students gain experience in banking through paid internship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from Angeline Academy of Innovation participated in a paid internship over the summer at Achieva Credit Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-students-gain-experience-in-banking-through-paid-internship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-students-gain-experience-in-banking-through-paid-internship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Hillsborough County interchanges get safety upgrades along I-4]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDOT is finishing I-4 interchange upgrades in Hillsborough County, including new lanes, wider ramps and traffic lights near Dover and Plant City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-hillsborough-county-interchanges-get-safety-upgrades-along-i-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-hillsborough-county-interchanges-get-safety-upgrades-along-i-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Clydesdale Farm offers look at life with award-winning draft horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a chance to see a Clydesdale up close, thanks to the tour at the Grandview Clydesdale Farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-clydesdale-farm-offers-look-at-life-with-award-winning-draft-horses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-clydesdale-farm-offers-look-at-life-with-award-winning-draft-horses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[77-year-old Hillsborough homeowner still waiting to rebuild after hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county's Rebuilding for Tomorrow program launched in April and as applications are processed, some residents say the wait has been difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/77-year-old-hillsborough-homeowner-still-waiting-to-rebuild-after-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/77-year-old-hillsborough-homeowner-still-waiting-to-rebuild-after-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Schools launch tourism-based magnet program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idea for The Tourism Academy at Jefferson and Sumner High Schools first started during the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-launch-tourism-based-magnet-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-launch-tourism-based-magnet-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: 25 years of school voucher program in Florida, and interview with U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-25-years-of-school-voucher-program-in-florida-and-interview-with-us-senate-candidate-angie-nixon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-25-years-of-school-voucher-program-in-florida-and-interview-with-us-senate-candidate-angie-nixon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew Park neighborhood in line for community upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a new baseball ballpark potentially rising nearby, the Drew Park area is in line for multiple major infrastructure projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drew-park-neighborhood-in-line-for-community-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drew-park-neighborhood-in-line-for-community-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['4 Them We Fight': Helping families affected by fentanyl loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group began as an online community and has grown into in-person support groups where families gather to share memories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/4-them-we-fight-helping-families-affected-by-fentanyl-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/4-them-we-fight-helping-families-affected-by-fentanyl-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF student graduating Saturday wants to help others with mobility challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyvelle Dorvil plans to launch his own marketing firm focusing on improving accessibility for wheelchair users and people with mobility issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-student-graduating-saturday-wants-to-help-others-with-mobility-challenges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-student-graduating-saturday-wants-to-help-others-with-mobility-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No plans to trade Vita Vea, Bucs' GM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM Jason Licht says the team is still trying to figure out how to hold on to the defense's centerpiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-plans-to-trade-vita-vea-bucs-gm-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-plans-to-trade-vita-vea-bucs-gm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McConnell leaves rehab facility, continues recovery from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from rehab and will continue recovering at home while staying engaged in Senate business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcconnell-leaves-rehab-facility-continues-recovery-from-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcconnell-leaves-rehab-facility-continues-recovery-from-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SERI USA launches lease-to-own affordable housing pilot for south St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the lease period, participants complete workforce development training, financial literacy courses, landlord education and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seri-usa-launches-lease-to-own-affordable-housing-pilot-for-south-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seri-usa-launches-lease-to-own-affordable-housing-pilot-for-south-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Friday Brand Portfolio Expands with U.S. Federal Trademark Approvals]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) &mdash; Empire License, Inc. today announced the federal trademark approvals of Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Card and Black Friday Select, two strategic additions to its expanding Black Friday Lifestyle intellectual property portfolio.<br />
The approvals mark another significant milestone in the evolution of Black Friday from a shopping event into a year-round global lifestyle, commerce, and consumer engagement platform. Together, the newly protected brands reinforce Em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-brand-portfolio-expands-with-us-federal-trademark-approvals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-brand-portfolio-expands-with-us-federal-trademark-approvals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-footer among the haul for Florida Python Challenger winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional snake trapper Tom Rahill won the $10,000 first-place prize in this year's Florida Python Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/17-footer-among-the-haul-for-florida-python-challenger-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/17-footer-among-the-haul-for-florida-python-challenger-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-footer among the haul for Florida Python Challenge winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional snake trapper Tom Rahill won the $10,000 first-place prize in this year's Florida Python Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/17-footer-among-the-haul-for-florida-python-challenge-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/17-footer-among-the-haul-for-florida-python-challenge-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County faces major teacher shortage ahead of first day of school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephanie Yocum, president of the Polk County Education Association, says the district currently has more than 500 instructional vacancies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-faces-major-teacher-shortage-ahead-of-first-day-of-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-faces-major-teacher-shortage-ahead-of-first-day-of-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Rockies 4-0 for 3-game sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Martinez pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay to its 11th sweep of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-rockies-4-0-for-3-game-sweep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-rockies-4-0-for-3-game-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Fishback's running mate under criminal investigation, and Florida AG subpeoenas Dr. Anthony Fauci]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-fishbacks-running-mate-under-criminal-investigation-and-florida-ag-subpeoenas-dr-anthony-fauci/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-fishbacks-running-mate-under-criminal-investigation-and-florida-ag-subpeoenas-dr-anthony-fauci/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste your way through Mexico at Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana in Central Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Orlando restaurant touts its version of flatbread founded in Oaxaca in southern Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/taste-your-way-through-mexico-at-agave-azul-cocina-mexicana-in-central-florida/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/taste-your-way-through-mexico-at-agave-azul-cocina-mexicana-in-central-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Schools tout historic gains, classroom changes ahead of students' return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 200,000 students return Monday as the district celebrates some achievements, along with a visit from Florida&rsquo;s new commissioner of education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-tout-historic-gains-classroom-changes-ahead-of-students-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-tout-historic-gains-classroom-changes-ahead-of-students-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AP courses focus on business, finance and cybersecurity skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program is an effort designed to connect high school coursework with real-world job skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-ap-courses-focus-on-business-finance-and-cybersecurity-skills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-ap-courses-focus-on-business-finance-and-cybersecurity-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peralta roughed up in debut but Rays rally to beat Rockies in 11 innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Williamson scored on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and Junior Caminero added a two-out RBI single as Tampa Bay rallied to beat Colorado 9-7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/peralta-roughed-up-in-debut-but-rays-rally-to-beat-rockies-in-11-innings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/peralta-roughed-up-in-debut-but-rays-rally-to-beat-rockies-in-11-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans Treatment Court program looks to expand to federal cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program is now in the final stages of approval for the U.S. Middle District of Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/veterans-treatment-court-program-looks-to-expand-to-federal-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/veterans-treatment-court-program-looks-to-expand-to-federal-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernando County School District celebrating grand opening of new joint facility for schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new facility has been built between Weeki Wachee High School and Winding Waters K-8 for students this school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-school-district-celebrating-grand-opening-of-new-joint-facility-for-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-school-district-celebrating-grand-opening-of-new-joint-facility-for-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough school board reverses new dress code restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[An updated dress code policy approved last month restricted how leggings can be worn and drew backlash from students and parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-reverses-new-dress-code-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-reverses-new-dress-code-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina were added to the list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/15-states-now-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-cyclospora-outbreak-cdc-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/15-states-now-linked-to-iceberg-lettuce-cyclospora-outbreak-cdc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran and the U.S. say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement is likely to be contingent on the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iran&rsquo;s ports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-and-the-us-say-a-strait-of-hormuz-deal-is-close-but-one-or-both-would-have-to-back-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-and-the-us-say-a-strait-of-hormuz-deal-is-close-but-one-or-both-would-have-to-back-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skyway Bridge drivers still see backups near cashless toll plazas]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDOT says it's planning striping changes and seeking funding to remove structures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/skyway-bridge-drivers-still-see-backups-near-cashless-toll-plazas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/skyway-bridge-drivers-still-see-backups-near-cashless-toll-plazas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Venice wants residents to weigh in on updated Floodplain Management Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders want to understand where the worst of the flooding was during the 2024 storms and improve the city's flood management plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-of-venice-wants-residents-to-weigh-in-on-updated-floodplain-management-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-of-venice-wants-residents-to-weigh-in-on-updated-floodplain-management-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Judge makes ruling on Amendment 3 wording, and Polk's sheriff urges voters to reject it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-judge-makes-ruling-on-amendment-3-wording-and-polks-sheriff-urges-voters-to-reject-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-judge-makes-ruling-on-amendment-3-wording-and-polks-sheriff-urges-voters-to-reject-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher prepares math students through summer robotics camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County students attended robotics camps this summer led by Palm Harbor University High School math teacher Gianna Zengel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-prepares-math-students-through-summer-robotics-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-prepares-math-students-through-summer-robotics-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida primary voters encouraged to research ballots before casting their votes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting is open across Florida for the upcoming Aug. 18 primary election day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-primary-voters-encouraged-to-research-ballots-before-casting-their-votes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-primary-voters-encouraged-to-research-ballots-before-casting-their-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caminero, Aranda lead Rays' bats in 13-9 victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junior Caminero hit two home runs, Jonathan Aranda had four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 13-9 on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/caminero-aranda-lead-rays-bats-in-13-9-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/caminero-aranda-lead-rays-bats-in-13-9-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Bucs host USAA's Salute to Service NFL Boot Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active duty military members, veterans and their families also watched the Bucs' training camp practice that morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-bucs-host-usaas-salute-to-service-nfl-boot-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-bucs-host-usaas-salute-to-service-nfl-boot-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough School Board votes to return to previous dress code restriction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debate centered on a dress code requirement for students wearing leggings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-votes-to-return-to-previous-dress-code-restriction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-votes-to-return-to-previous-dress-code-restriction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snead Island Crab and Fish House works to fix violations after storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helene and Milton in 2024 damaged the property and delayed the family&rsquo;s efforts to reopen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/snead-island-crab-and-fish-house-works-to-fix-violations-after-storms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/snead-island-crab-and-fish-house-works-to-fix-violations-after-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spokane wildfires draw help from Tampa and Orlando volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three volunteers with the American Red Cross's North and Central Florida Region deployed to help Washington communities devastated by wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spokane-wildfires-draw-help-from-tampa-and-orlando-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spokane-wildfires-draw-help-from-tampa-and-orlando-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the stage to your closet, it's a Theatre Flea Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[On The Town in St. Petersburg at American Stage Theatre as it prepares for its first Theatre Flea Market in its 49-year history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/from-the-stage-to-your-closet-its-a-theatre-flea-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/from-the-stage-to-your-closet-its-a-theatre-flea-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary Election Day in Tampa Bay: Here's what you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Spectrum Bay News 9 voting guide has answers to questions you may have about voting, candidates, campaigns and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/primary-election-day-in-tampa-bay-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/primary-election-day-in-tampa-bay-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incumbent Welch seeks to rise above challengers in St. Pete mayoral race]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Pete is facing several issues, including the future development of the Trop site, home affordability and infrastructure ahead of future storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/incumbent-welch-seeks-to-rise-above-challengers-in-st-pete-mayoral-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/incumbent-welch-seeks-to-rise-above-challengers-in-st-pete-mayoral-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. stocks hit records as profits keep piling up for Palantir and others, while oil prices ease]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500 shot up 1.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 907 points, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 2.6%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-stocks-hit-records-as-profits-keep-piling-up-for-palantir-and-others-while-oil-prices-ease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-stocks-hit-records-as-profits-keep-piling-up-for-palantir-and-others-while-oil-prices-ease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renovated 60-bed veterans shelter opens in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[After major repairs, the renovated 60-bed Hillsborough CARE Center opens in Tampa to help veterans transition into permanent housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/renovated-60-bed-veterans-shelter-opens-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/renovated-60-bed-veterans-shelter-opens-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife advocates sound alarm on upcoming change to the Endangered Species Act ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists say the change could result in habitat loss and extinction for hundreds of species, from manatees to sea turtles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildlife-advocates-sound-alarm-on-upcoming-change-to-the-endangered-species-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildlife-advocates-sound-alarm-on-upcoming-change-to-the-endangered-species-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund was designed to finance small energy projects. The administration accused the nonprofits of mismanagement and fraud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/divided-federal-appeals-court-says-trump-administration-was-wrong-to-terminate-climate-funds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/divided-federal-appeals-court-says-trump-administration-was-wrong-to-terminate-climate-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarpon Springs approves affordable townhome project near downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city commission recently unanimously approved a 32-unit townhome project on Mango Street near Disston Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarpon-springs-approves-affordable-townhome-project-near-downtown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarpon-springs-approves-affordable-townhome-project-near-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Altieri is a leader at GiGi's Playhouse in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is both a volunteer and board member at a Down Syndrome achievement center called GiGi&rsquo;s Playhouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nick-altieri-is-a-leader-at-gigis-playhouse-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nick-altieri-is-a-leader-at-gigis-playhouse-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ringling College and Booker High school partnership brings student films to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handful of film students have been spending their summer break in the classrooms at Ringling College.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ringling-college-and-booker-high-school-partnership-brings-student-films-to-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ringling-college-and-booker-high-school-partnership-brings-student-films-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says talks on Iran war will begin Monday after he holds off on 'massive' strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's foreign ministry said it's not currently holding negotiations with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-talks-on-iran-war-will-begin-monday-after-he-holds-off-on-massive-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-talks-on-iran-war-will-begin-monday-after-he-holds-off-on-massive-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of U.S. strikes, Trump says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump said he expects negotiations to begin in the next day or two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-talks-are-last-chance-for-iran-to-forge-a-deal-and-avoid-escalation-of-us-strikes-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-talks-are-last-chance-for-iran-to-forge-a-deal-and-avoid-escalation-of-us-strikes-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan reports first deaths tied to cyclosporiasis outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[State health officials said the two decedents had "significant underlying health conditions."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/michigan-reports-first-deaths-tied-to-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/michigan-reports-first-deaths-tied-to-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats 'Avengers: Endgame' box office record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures announced the biggest North American opening weekend ever with $360 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spider-man-brand-new-day-beats-avengers-endgame-box-office-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spider-man-brand-new-day-beats-avengers-endgame-box-office-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee, other Tampa Bay districts in need of school bus drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before any Manatee County school bus hits the road, drivers are checking for just about everything.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-other-tampa-bay-districts-in-need-of-school-bus-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-other-tampa-bay-districts-in-need-of-school-bus-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised over South Howard flood relief project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wet weather has a lot of people in a south Tampa neighborhood wondering about the future of a stormwater project there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/concerns-raised-over-south-howard-flood-relief-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/concerns-raised-over-south-howard-flood-relief-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County officials emphasizing crosswalk safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the first day of school coming Monday for Manatee County students, new traffic safety measures are going into place across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-officials-emphasizing-crosswalk-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-officials-emphasizing-crosswalk-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting kicks off for some Bay area voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting for the state&rsquo;s upcoming primary elections kicks off today across the Bay area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/early-voting-kicks-off-for-some-bay-area-voters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/early-voting-kicks-off-for-some-bay-area-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough School Board reconsiders dress code policy as petition circulates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debate centers on a dress code requirement for students wearing leggings and will be discussed again Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-reconsiders-dress-code-policy-as-petition-circulates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-reconsiders-dress-code-policy-as-petition-circulates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Pirro 'choked' on Reflecting Pool vandalism case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. attorney's office is asking a judge to formally dismiss the case against a former Olympian accused of vandalism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-pirro-choked-on-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-pirro-choked-on-reflecting-pool-vandalism-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Political Connections: Early voting redistricting explained in maps, and Donalds takes radio show call from Fishback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-early-voting-redistricting-explained-in-maps-and-donalds-takes-radio-show-call-from-fishback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/political-connections-early-voting-redistricting-explained-in-maps-and-donalds-takes-radio-show-call-from-fishback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multistate coalition sues Trump administration over federal assistance data sharing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filed by 23 state attorneys general and two governors, the lawsuit alleges the federal government is sharing Social Security numbers with DHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multistate-coalition-sues-trump-administration-over-federal-assistance-data-sharing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multistate-coalition-sues-trump-administration-over-federal-assistance-data-sharing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays make deadline day swaps, acquire catcher Liam Hicks, reliever Tyler Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hicks is batting .282 this year, with 14 homers and 62 RBI. He is known as a contact hitter who can also play a little first base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-make-deadline-day-swaps-acquire-catcher-liam-hicks-reliever-tyler-wells/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-make-deadline-day-swaps-acquire-catcher-liam-hicks-reliever-tyler-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays make deadline day swap, acquire catcher Liam Hicks from Marlins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hicks is batting .282 this year, with 14 homers and 62 RBI. He is known as a contact hitter who can also play a little first base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-make-deadline-day-swap-acquire-catcher-liam-hicks-from-marlins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-make-deadline-day-swap-acquire-catcher-liam-hicks-from-marlins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland city officials approve vote on data center moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakeland city officials voted Monday to approve a one-year moratorium on any data center development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-city-officials-approve-vote-on-data-center-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-city-officials-approve-vote-on-data-center-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was just shy of &ldquo;Avengers: Endgame,&rdquo; which debuted to $357 million in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spider-man-brand-new-day-nets-second-best-north-american-opening-ever-with-355-million/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spider-man-brand-new-day-nets-second-best-north-american-opening-ever-with-355-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day earlier, he had threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-he-will-order-halt-to-iran-strikes-after-parameters-reached-for-deal-to-end-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-he-will-order-halt-to-iran-strikes-after-parameters-reached-for-deal-to-end-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban ReWorx preserving affordable housing in Tampa's Nebraska Avenue corridor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vicente, a 20-unit mixed-use affordable housing development is planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/urban-reworx-preserving-affordable-housing-in-tampas-nebraska-avenue-corridor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/urban-reworx-preserving-affordable-housing-in-tampas-nebraska-avenue-corridor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police who responded to the shooting found the body of the suspected gunman in an area near the restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/idaho-fast-food-restaurant-shooting-leaves-3-dead-and-7-injured-city-spokesman-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/idaho-fast-food-restaurant-shooting-leaves-3-dead-and-7-injured-city-spokesman-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeira Beach researching temporary paid parking lots on storm-damaged properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property owners along Gulf Boulevard are hoping to avoid $250 daily fines for operating stand-alone parking lots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-researching-temporary-paid-parking-lots-on-storm-damaged-properties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-researching-temporary-paid-parking-lots-on-storm-damaged-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Pier Marketplace vendors weigh in on proposal to swap tents for permanent kiosks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city is considering replacing three tents a year with new kiosks, a process that could continue for seven years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-pier-marketplace-vendors-weigh-in-on-proposal-to-swap-tents-for-permanent-kiosks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-pier-marketplace-vendors-weigh-in-on-proposal-to-swap-tents-for-permanent-kiosks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldsmar advances plans for walkable downtown development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oldsmar is advancing plans for a walkable downtown with retail, apartments and a public plaza on 8 acres of city-owned land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oldsmar-advances-plans-for-walkable-downtown-development/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oldsmar-advances-plans-for-walkable-downtown-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators are confident that 24-year-old Chad Williams acted alone during the shooting Saturday in Twin Falls, Police Chief Matthew Hicks said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/suspect-in-shooting-at-idaho-fast-food-restaurant-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/suspect-in-shooting-at-idaho-fast-food-restaurant-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays trade for 2-time All-Star Freddy Peralta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays are sending three prospects to the Mets in the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-trade-for-2-time-all-star-freddy-peralta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-trade-for-2-time-all-star-freddy-peralta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publix expands recall of frozen blueberries due to E. coli risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publix announced this week it is now recalling all lots of Greenwise Organic Whole Blueberries and Greenwise Whole Mixed Berries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/publix-expands-recall-of-frozen-blueberries-due-to-e-coli-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/publix-expands-recall-of-frozen-blueberries-due-to-e-coli-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big year loading for IMG Junior Elijah Newman-Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newman-Hall is working out with the Avengers National Team as IMG gets ready for the upcoming season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-year-loading-for-img-junior-elijah-newman-hall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-year-loading-for-img-junior-elijah-newman-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland auto repair shop raises drainage concerns after flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain flooded Twin Diesel Performance and parts of West Memorial Boulevard on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-auto-repair-shop-raises-drainage-concerns-after-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-auto-repair-shop-raises-drainage-concerns-after-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida attorney general urges Catholic schools to grant vaccine exemptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Uthmeier wrote to the FL Conference of Catholic Bishops, saying they risk eligibility for state scholarships if they don't grant the exemptions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-attorney-general-urges-catholic-schools-to-grant-vaccine-exemptions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-attorney-general-urges-catholic-schools-to-grant-vaccine-exemptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rasmussen, Fortes, Baker power the AL-leading Rays to a 1-0 win over the White Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 in six strong innings and Nick Fortes drove in the game&rsquo;s only run as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 1-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rasmussen-fortes-baker-power-the-al-leading-rays-to-a-1-0-win-over-the-white-sox/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rasmussen-fortes-baker-power-the-al-leading-rays-to-a-1-0-win-over-the-white-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Amendment 3 could mean for Clearwater city services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clearwater residents learned how Amendment 3 could cut city property tax revenue, including a projected $12 million hit to the general fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-amendment-3-could-mean-for-clearwater-city-services/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-amendment-3-could-mean-for-clearwater-city-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas PAL gives out more than 1,000 backpacks in Lealman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event is helping local students get supplies before the first day of class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-pal-gives-out-more-than-1000-backpacks-in-lealman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-pal-gives-out-more-than-1000-backpacks-in-lealman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy's deal with St. Petersburg set to expire with no talks scheduled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of St. Peterburg&rsquo;s deal with electrical utility company Duke Energy expires at midnight Friday evening. No power is expected to be shut off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energys-deal-with-st-petersburg-set-to-expire-with-no-talks-scheduled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energys-deal-with-st-petersburg-set-to-expire-with-no-talks-scheduled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ybor City's last independently owned music venue, The Crowbar, hosting 'goodbye' concert Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past two decades, the venue has launched local talent, hosted nationally known artists, and become a staple for music fans across Tampa Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ybor-citys-last-independently-owned-music-venue-the-crowbar-hosting-goodbye-concert-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ybor-citys-last-independently-owned-music-venue-the-crowbar-hosting-goodbye-concert-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox hit 4 homers to cruise past the Rays 6-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miguel Vargas, Andrew Benintendi, Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-sox-hit-4-homers-to-cruise-past-the-rays-6-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-sox-hit-4-homers-to-cruise-past-the-rays-6-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting set to kick off across the Bay area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting for the state&rsquo;s upcoming primary elections kicks off next week in counties across the Bay area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/early-voting-set-to-kick-off-across-the-bay-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/early-voting-set-to-kick-off-across-the-bay-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough schools train ESOL educators to support 23,000 English language learners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough County schools are training educators to support more than 23,000 English language learners as students adjust in classrooms and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-train-esol-educators-to-support-23000-english-language-learners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-train-esol-educators-to-support-23000-english-language-learners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco mosquito control increases surveillance after West Nile detection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Health in Pasco County said West Nile virus has been detected in chickens in the county, though no human cases have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-mosquito-control-increases-surveillance-after-west-nile-detection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-mosquito-control-increases-surveillance-after-west-nile-detection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James' 'Feeding Frenzy' elevating Tarpon Springs Aquarium visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeding the stingrays became a major draw at the renovated Tarpon Springs Aquarium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/james-feeding-frenzy-elevating-tarpon-springs-aquarium-visits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/james-feeding-frenzy-elevating-tarpon-springs-aquarium-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the ordinary: Why visitors from around the world journey to Cassadaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community connecting to the spirit world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beyond-the-ordinary-why-visitors-from-around-the-world-journey-to-cassadaga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beyond-the-ordinary-why-visitors-from-around-the-world-journey-to-cassadaga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free backpacks at Hillsborough Back to School Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first 1,000 kids in line will receive free backpacks. Organizers are offering entertainment, raffles, games and activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-backpacks-at-hillsborough-back-to-school-fair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-backpacks-at-hillsborough-back-to-school-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pool party celebrates reopening of Long Center's pool in Clearwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Olympic-sized pool is officially back open after being closed since February of last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pool-party-celebrates-reopening-of-long-centers-pool-in-clearwater/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pool-party-celebrates-reopening-of-long-centers-pool-in-clearwater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats eye key Senate battlegrounds as midterm elections draw closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Control of the U.S. Senate will likely run through nine states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/democrats-eye-key-senate-battlegrounds-as-midterm-elections-draw-closer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/democrats-eye-key-senate-battlegrounds-as-midterm-elections-draw-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA seeks to waive several environmental regulations to increase launch frequency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among them are the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act and the National Historic Preservation Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faa-seeks-to-waive-several-environmental-regulations-to-increase-launch-frequency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faa-seeks-to-waive-several-environmental-regulations-to-increase-launch-frequency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antoine Winfield Jr. embraces leadership role on Bucs defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety spearheads a secondary returning most of its key pieces, minus Jamel Dean who left in free agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/antoine-winfield-jr-embraces-leadership-role-on-bucs-defense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/antoine-winfield-jr-embraces-leadership-role-on-bucs-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa City Council divided on next steps in Rays stadium discussions]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Council members have twice delayed a vote on a new stadium, and now a Hillsborough County commissioner says the council needs to take action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-divided-on-next-steps-in-rays-stadium-discussions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-divided-on-next-steps-in-rays-stadium-discussions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump at Cabinet meeting: U.S. will keep 'hitting' Iran until it 'can't take it anymore']]></title><description><![CDATA[The president said he was confident the sides will reach a deal, but added that Iran's negotiations have caused him lose faith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-at-cabinet-meeting-us-will-keep-hitting-iran-until-it-cant-take-it-anymore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-at-cabinet-meeting-us-will-keep-hitting-iran-until-it-cant-take-it-anymore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays place Shane McClanahan on injured list for back tightness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 29-year-old returned to the rotation this year after missing the previous two-plus seasons because of injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-place-shane-mcclanahan-on-injured-list-for-back-tightness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-place-shane-mcclanahan-on-injured-list-for-back-tightness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County homebuyer assistance program offering up to $80,000 closes Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pinellas Recovers Homebuyer Assistance Program is accepting applications through Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-homebuyer-assistance-program-offering-up-to-80000-closes-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-homebuyer-assistance-program-offering-up-to-80000-closes-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater Back-to-School bashes aim to ease financial burden for parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community partners are working to help ease the burden for families with back-to-school giveaways during welcome back bashes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-back-to-school-bashes-aim-to-ease-financial-burden-for-parents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-back-to-school-bashes-aim-to-ease-financial-burden-for-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs made easy at Board &amp; Brush Safety Harbor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Board &amp; Brush Safety Harbor lets visitors explore their artistic side and create a personalized wood sign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/signs-made-easy-at-board-amp-brush-safety-harbor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/signs-made-easy-at-board-amp-brush-safety-harbor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. economy grows a sluggish 1.5% in second quarter while inflation remains stubbornly high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commerce Department reported Thursday that growth in U.S. gross domestic product decelerated from 2.1% in the first three months of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-economy-grows-a-sluggish-15-in-second-quarter-while-inflation-remains-stubbornly-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-economy-grows-a-sluggish-15-in-second-quarter-while-inflation-remains-stubbornly-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches top-secret mission for National Reconnaissance Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX stated its Falcon 9 rocket sent up the NROL-95 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-top-secret-mission-for-national-reconnaissance-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-top-secret-mission-for-national-reconnaissance-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Democrats renew Hope Florida scandal push, and Republican governor candidates work to gain support ahead of August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-democrats-renew-hope-florida-scandal-push-and-republican-governor-candidates-work-to-gain-support-ahead-of-august/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-democrats-renew-hope-florida-scandal-push-and-republican-governor-candidates-work-to-gain-support-ahead-of-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas homebuyer assistance program offering up to $80,000 closes Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pinellas Recovers Homebuyer Assistance Program is accepting applications through Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-homebuyer-assistance-program-offering-up-to-80000-closes-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-homebuyer-assistance-program-offering-up-to-80000-closes-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida insurance regulators say home insurance premiums are falling in 51 counties this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers say legislation they passed in 2022 to reform the state&rsquo;s insurance industry is now correcting the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-insurance-regulators-say-home-insurance-premiums-are-falling-in-51-counties-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-insurance-regulators-say-home-insurance-premiums-are-falling-in-51-counties-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker Mayfield vents frustration with contract situation in first media availability of training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saying he felt "disrespected a little bit," Mayfield spoke to reporters for the first time since he tabled contract negotiations with the Bucs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/baker-mayfield-vents-frustration-with-contract-situation-in-first-media-availability-of-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/baker-mayfield-vents-frustration-with-contract-situation-in-first-media-availability-of-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childs Park residents challenge business' permit amid odor concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Childs Park Neighborhood Association will have a formal voice in the permitting process for one of the companies in the area&rsquo;s industrial corridor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/childs-park-residents-challenge-business-permit-amid-odor-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/childs-park-residents-challenge-business-permit-amid-odor-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Mayor Jane Castor presents final proposed budget as city looks to continue funding infrastructure, other projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Mayor Jane Castor presented her eighth and final proposed budget Thursday for the 2027 fiscal year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-presents-final-proposed-budget-as-city-looks-to-continue-funding-infrastructure-other-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-presents-final-proposed-budget-as-city-looks-to-continue-funding-infrastructure-other-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of Haitian TPS raises concerns over Florida's healthcare workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare leaders are warning that Florida could lose thousands of experienced workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/end-of-haitian-tps-raises-concerns-over-floridas-healthcare-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/end-of-haitian-tps-raises-concerns-over-floridas-healthcare-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete upgrades crosswalk signals where student was hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the new upgrades include doubling the amount of flashing lights at the crosswalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-upgrades-crosswalk-signals-where-student-was-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-upgrades-crosswalk-signals-where-student-was-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge declines to order Florida officials to expand KidCare eligibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision comes after a lawsuit filed earlier this year sought to force the state to comply with the expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-declines-to-order-florida-officials-to-expand-kidcare-eligibility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-declines-to-order-florida-officials-to-expand-kidcare-eligibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to present final proposed budget as city looks to continue funding infrastructure, other projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happening today, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is presenting her eighth and final proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-to-present-final-proposed-budget-as-city-looks-to-continue-funding-infrastructure-other-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-to-present-final-proposed-budget-as-city-looks-to-continue-funding-infrastructure-other-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Way Suncoast partners with food banks to pack disaster resilience kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers says it is crucial that these kits go to families that may not be able to afford these items on their own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/united-way-suncoast-partners-with-food-banks-to-pack-disaster-resilience-kits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/united-way-suncoast-partners-with-food-banks-to-pack-disaster-resilience-kits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida ranks 5th in the country for the most measles cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CDC recorded 141 cases in Florida near the end of July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-ranks-5th-in-the-country-for-the-most-measles-cases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-ranks-5th-in-the-country-for-the-most-measles-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sens. Tillis and Cornyn want assurances from Blanche about the controversial settlement between the DOJ and Trump, which Blanche has said is dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-floats-pulling-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general-to-avoid-conceding-to-gop-demands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-floats-pulling-blanches-nomination-for-attorney-general-to-avoid-conceding-to-gop-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff Judd links executed man to Polk County murder cold case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeanifer Weldon, 14, disappeared in 1987, after not returning home from a friend&rsquo;s house. James Duckett was executed on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sheriff-judd-links-executed-man-to-polk-county-murder-cold-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sheriff-judd-links-executed-man-to-polk-county-murder-cold-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays ride late home run to win over Rangers, are 20 games over .500]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedric Mullins hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-ride-late-home-run-to-win-over-rangers-are-20-games-over-500/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-ride-late-home-run-to-win-over-rangers-are-20-games-over-500/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How views on Trump's handling of Iran have shifted, according to new AP-NORC poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's overall approval rating is at 33%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-views-on-trumps-handling-of-iran-have-shifted-according-to-new-ap-norc-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-views-on-trumps-handling-of-iran-have-shifted-according-to-new-ap-norc-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his opening statement, Fauci said Paul has an "obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-and-declines-to-testify-in-republican-led-covid-19-senate-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-and-declines-to-testify-in-republican-led-covid-19-senate-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness&rdquo; will immerse guests in dark moments inspired by his solo career, Universal officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-to-pay-tribute-to-ozzy-osbourne-with-haunted-houses-for-halloween-horror-nights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-to-pay-tribute-to-ozzy-osbourne-with-haunted-houses-for-halloween-horror-nights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to launch top-secret mission for National Reconnaissance Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX stated its Falcon 9 rocket will send up the NROL-95 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-launch-top-secret-mission-for-national-reconnaissance-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-launch-top-secret-mission-for-national-reconnaissance-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S. and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Iranian advisers were killed in the U.S.-Saudi strike, two Iraqi militia officials told The Associated Press.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-resumes-missile-attacks-as-us-and-saudis-strike-tehran-backed-militias-in-iraq/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-resumes-missile-attacks-as-us-and-saudis-strike-tehran-backed-militias-in-iraq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Lake 11U All-Stars headed to Cal Ripken World Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East Lake All-Stars are headed to the Cal Ripken World Series starting next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/east-lake-11u-all-stars-headed-to-cal-ripken-world-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/east-lake-11u-all-stars-headed-to-cal-ripken-world-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diaz, Vilade and bullpen help Rays beat Rangers 3-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diaz-vilade-and-bullpen-help-rays-beat-rangers-3-0/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diaz-vilade-and-bullpen-help-rays-beat-rangers-3-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida puts 2 men to death Tuesday following murder convictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Lake police officer James Aren Duckett, 68, and Dominick Anthony Occhicone, 80, were executed in Starke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-puts-2-men-to-death-tuesday-following-murder-convictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-puts-2-men-to-death-tuesday-following-murder-convictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County commissioners vote to pause on $80-million sports complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to put a hold on plans for an indoor sportsplex in Lakewood Ranch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-commissioners-vote-to-pause-on-80-million-sports-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-commissioners-vote-to-pause-on-80-million-sports-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay veteran calls testosterone requirement 'ludicrous,' another sees potential benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X earlier this month that service members aged 30 and older would have their testosterone levels checked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-veteran-calls-testosterone-requirement-ludicrous-another-sees-potential-benefit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-veteran-calls-testosterone-requirement-ludicrous-another-sees-potential-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savory seared scallops at Pulpo in St. Petersburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scallops with a perfectly fired crust are a specialty for Chef Jason Ruhe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/savory-seared-scallops-at-pulpo-in-st-petersburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/savory-seared-scallops-at-pulpo-in-st-petersburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevate Florida applicants still waiting for funding, answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two years since hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homeowners say they have yet to see movement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elevate-florida-applicants-still-waiting-for-funding-answers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elevate-florida-applicants-still-waiting-for-funding-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeira Beach awarded $100k state grant for backflow valves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Works has identified 13 low-lying locations across Madeira Beach where the backflow valves will be installed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-awarded-100k-state-grant-for-backflow-valves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-awarded-100k-state-grant-for-backflow-valves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit challenging Florida property tax amendment language goes before judge Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit is asking a Leon County judge to change the property tax amendment language appearing on the midterm ballot goes to court Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawsuit-challenging-florida-property-tax-amendment-language-goes-before-judge-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawsuit-challenging-florida-property-tax-amendment-language-goes-before-judge-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New College Foundation board disbands alumni association]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graduates of New College have been vocal in their criticism of the changes at the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-college-foundation-board-disbands-alumni-association/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-college-foundation-board-disbands-alumni-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA celebrates 68th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA officially began operations on Oct. 01, 1958.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-celebrates-68th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-celebrates-68th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Welch calls on Charlie Crist to condemn social media post]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Pete mayoral candidates took part in a debate held by Suncoast Tiger Bay as Ken Welch called on Charlie Crist to condemn a social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ken-welch-calls-on-charlie-crist-to-condemn-social-media-post/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ken-welch-calls-on-charlie-crist-to-condemn-social-media-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contract talks dominate opening of Bucs training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the Bucs, training camp represents a chance to move past thoughts of last season&rsquo;s hot start that gave way to a late-season collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/contract-talks-dominate-opening-of-bucs-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/contract-talks-dominate-opening-of-bucs-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestShore Plaza small businesses say they're still open despite sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent sale of the 57-year-old Westshore Plaza for $134 million has resulted in speculation about what&rsquo;s next for the 54-acre property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westshore-plaza-small-businesses-say-theyre-still-open-despite-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westshore-plaza-small-businesses-say-theyre-still-open-despite-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach hotel owner, bar owner, accused of dumping toxic mothballs on beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two men are accused of placing 1,500 mothballs on the beach to prevent black skimmer shorebirds from nesting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-hotel-owner-bar-owner-accused-of-dumping-toxic-mothballs-on-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-hotel-owner-bar-owner-accused-of-dumping-toxic-mothballs-on-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight']]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the fifth straight meeting at which the benchmark rate was kept at around 3.6%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fed-leaves-interest-rate-unchanged-but-with-3-dissents-as-warsh-praises-good-family-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fed-leaves-interest-rate-unchanged-but-with-3-dissents-as-warsh-praises-good-family-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs begin 2026 training camp despite off-field distractions]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the field Wednesday, something about the start of this year&rsquo;s training camp just felt different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-begin-2026-training-camp-despite-off-field-distractions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-begin-2026-training-camp-despite-off-field-distractions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$800 Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ticket sold in the Sunshine State for Tuesday's drawing matched all five numbers (34, 48, 49, 59 and 70) and the gold Mega Ball (12).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/800-mega-millions-winning-ticket-sold-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/800-mega-millions-winning-ticket-sold-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$800 Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Bradenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ticket sold in the Sunshine State for Tuesday's drawing matched all five numbers (34, 48, 49, 59 and 70) and the gold Mega Ball (12).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/800-mega-millions-winning-ticket-sold-in-bradenton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/800-mega-millions-winning-ticket-sold-in-bradenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough fire crews respond after vehicle crashes into 2 apartment buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[It happened just after 9:30 a.m. on Palm Bay Drive in the Palm River area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-fire-crews-respond-after-vehicle-crashes-into-2-apartment-buildings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-fire-crews-respond-after-vehicle-crashes-into-2-apartment-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered for his service, conviction, sense of humor at U.S. Capitol Rotunda service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceremony precedes a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sen-lindsey-graham-remembered-for-his-service-conviction-sense-of-humor-at-us-capitol-rotunda-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sen-lindsey-graham-remembered-for-his-service-conviction-sense-of-humor-at-us-capitol-rotunda-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cracker-barrel-ceo-steps-down-a-year-after-logo-debacle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cracker-barrel-ceo-steps-down-a-year-after-logo-debacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Welch responds to allegations in St. Pete mayor race, and a look at the 2026 Florida fundraising totals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-welch-responds-to-allegations-in-st-pete-mayor-race-and-a-look-at-the-2026-florida-fundraising-totals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-welch-responds-to-allegations-in-st-pete-mayor-race-and-a-look-at-the-2026-florida-fundraising-totals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STEM teacher goes above and beyond for Thurgood Marshall Middle students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy Greth is a math and STEM teacher at Thurgood Middle School and she facilitates the STEM camps here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stem-teacher-goes-above-and-beyond-for-thurgood-marshall-middle-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stem-teacher-goes-above-and-beyond-for-thurgood-marshall-middle-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral services for Sen. Lindsey Graham to begin Tuesday in Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funeral services for the late senator will be held in Washington on Tuesday and in South Carolina on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/funeral-services-for-sen-lindsey-graham-to-begin-tuesday-in-washington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/funeral-services-for-sen-lindsey-graham-to-begin-tuesday-in-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The U.S. military says it’s thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, U.S. Central Command said on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-us-military-says-its-thwarted-an-iranian-missile-attack-on-american-troops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-us-military-says-its-thwarted-an-iranian-missile-attack-on-american-troops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-school giveaways across Tampa Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-2027 school year is approaching for students in the Tampa Bay area. Get backpacks, school supplies and more from county-by-county events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-giveaways-across-tampa-bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-giveaways-across-tampa-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida puts ex-Lake police officer to death in connection with girl’s murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Aren Duckett, 68, was convicted of the rape and murder of a young girl. Dominick Anthony Occhicone, 80, was set to be executed later in the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-puts-ex-lake-police-officer-to-death-in-connection-with-girls-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-puts-ex-lake-police-officer-to-death-in-connection-with-girls-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials: Suspect in Ocala kidnapping dies after confrontation with deputies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Law enforcement say shots were fired after deputies disabled Jason Castillo's vehicle on U.S. Highway 441 near County Road 25A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officials-suspect-in-ocala-kidnapping-dies-after-confrontation-with-deputies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officials-suspect-in-ocala-kidnapping-dies-after-confrontation-with-deputies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Crystal River releases 2025 Visitor Impact report showing tourist impact on the area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citrus County&rsquo;s yearly visitor economic impact report for 2025 is in and it&rsquo;s showing some pretty big numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/discover-crystal-river-releases-2025-visitor-impact-report-showing-tourist-impact-on-the-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/discover-crystal-river-releases-2025-visitor-impact-report-showing-tourist-impact-on-the-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simulator teaches Sarasota County residents how to survive rip currents]]></title><description><![CDATA[County lifeguards are inviting residents into the pool to test out their rip current simulator so they are prepared if something happens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/simulator-teaches-sarasota-county-residents-how-to-survive-rip-currents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/simulator-teaches-sarasota-county-residents-how-to-survive-rip-currents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County urges residents with medical needs to prepare now for hurricane season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough County Emergency Management stresses pre-registering for hurricane shelter and transportation assistance before an emergency strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-urges-residents-with-medical-needs-to-prepare-now-for-hurricane-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-urges-residents-with-medical-needs-to-prepare-now-for-hurricane-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays look at more than baseball in latest stadium renderings]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, the team released a new set of renderings, this time focusing on other uses for the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-look-at-more-than-baseball-in-latest-stadium-renderings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-look-at-more-than-baseball-in-latest-stadium-renderings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UCF, St. Pete star Andrew Williamson picked in MLB Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williamson's dream came true after getting drafted in the second round by the St. Louis Cardinals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-ucf-st-pete-star-andrew-williamson-picked-in-mlb-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-ucf-st-pete-star-andrew-williamson-picked-in-mlb-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump eulogizes Sen. Lindsey Graham as a 'legend' and 'force of nature']]></title><description><![CDATA[The president spoke at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-eulogizes-sen-lindsey-graham-as-a-legend-and-force-of-nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-eulogizes-sen-lindsey-graham-as-a-legend-and-force-of-nature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelenskyy has 'good meeting' with Trump at White House as he seeks more cooperation with U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[They met before Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral in Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zelenskyy-has-good-meeting-with-trump-at-white-house-as-he-seeks-more-cooperation-with-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zelenskyy-has-good-meeting-with-trump-at-white-house-as-he-seeks-more-cooperation-with-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FloridaRAMA leans into local talent for immersive art experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well-known St. Pete artist Chad Mize adds favorite styles to FloridaRAMA. Let's go there On The Town!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridarama-leans-into-local-talent-for-immersive-art-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridarama-leans-into-local-talent-for-immersive-art-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith leaders interested in affordable housing attend Yes, in God's Backyard training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, in God&rsquo;s Backyard is the new law that has faith leaders meeting to find out how they can build housing on their land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faith-leaders-interested-in-affordable-housing-attend-yes-in-gods-backyard-training-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faith-leaders-interested-in-affordable-housing-attend-yes-in-gods-backyard-training-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith leaders interested in affordable housing attend Yes in God's Backyard training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, in God&rsquo;s Backyard is the new law that has faith leaders meeting to find out how they can build housing on their land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faith-leaders-interested-in-affordable-housing-attend-yes-in-gods-backyard-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/faith-leaders-interested-in-affordable-housing-attend-yes-in-gods-backyard-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers await new traffic signal on State Road 54 in Trinity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are concerned with crashes and growing congestion at SR-54 and Mitchell Ranch Road, and say new traffic light is needed there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drivers-await-new-traffic-signal-on-state-road-54-in-trinity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drivers-await-new-traffic-signal-on-state-road-54-in-trinity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida measles cases climb amid national rise, CDC data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida has recorded 141 measles cases, fifth highest in the US, as CDC data show the nation&rsquo;s highest total since 1991.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-measles-cases-climb-amid-national-rise-cdc-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-measles-cases-climb-amid-national-rise-cdc-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UPSHOT League partners with ref-ology to lead UPSHOT Referee Efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; The UPSHOT League has turned to ref-ology &ndash; a respected name in officiating training and growth &ndash; to source and evaluate the referees who officiate its games. This move reflects a league built on creating opportunity, not only for the players on the court but for the officials working alongside them.<br />
The need has never been greater. Basketball is being played at more levels, in more places than ever before. ref-ology&rsquo;s approach is s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-upshot-league-partners-with-ref-ology-to-lead-upshot-referee-efforts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-upshot-league-partners-with-ref-ology-to-lead-upshot-referee-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit challenging language of proposed property tax amendment to be heard in Leon County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court challenge could reshape how Florida voters see a property tax amendment on ballots this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawsuit-challenging-language-of-proposed-property-tax-amendment-to-be-heard-in-leon-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawsuit-challenging-language-of-proposed-property-tax-amendment-to-be-heard-in-leon-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With last season in the rearview mirror, Buccaneers are optimistic as training camp arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the Bucs, training camp represents a chance to move past thoughts of last season&rsquo;s hot start that gave way to a late-season collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-last-season-in-the-rearview-mirror-buccaneers-are-optimistic-as-training-camp-arrives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-last-season-in-the-rearview-mirror-buccaneers-are-optimistic-as-training-camp-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With last season in the rear-view mirror, Buccaneers are optimistic as training camp arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the Bucs, training camp represents a chance to move past thoughts of last season&rsquo;s hot start that gave way to a late-season collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-last-season-in-the-rear-view-mirror-buccaneers-are-optimistic-as-training-camp-arrives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-last-season-in-the-rear-view-mirror-buccaneers-are-optimistic-as-training-camp-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete awarded $2M stormwater flood mitigation federal grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal grant money will be used to mitigate flooding on sections of MLK Street S. and 4th Street N. in St. Petersburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-awarded-2m-stormwater-flood-mitigation-federal-grant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-awarded-2m-stormwater-flood-mitigation-federal-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Whitehurst of Polk County collects used wheelchairs for people in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Whitehurst collects used wheelchairs for people in need. The wheelchairs go to the Joni and Friends organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/joe-whitehurst-of-polk-county-collects-used-wheelchairs-for-people-in-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/joe-whitehurst-of-polk-county-collects-used-wheelchairs-for-people-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Whitehurst collects used wheelchairs for people in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Whitehurst collects used wheelchairs for people in need. The wheelchairs go to the Joni and Friends organization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/joe-whitehurst-collects-used-wheelchairs-for-people-in-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/joe-whitehurst-collects-used-wheelchairs-for-people-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: New national poll finds voters favor guardrails on data centers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,200 registered voters were polled on the subject nationally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exclusive-new-national-poll-finds-voters-favor-guardrails-on-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exclusive-new-national-poll-finds-voters-favor-guardrails-on-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge expected to rule Monday on James Fishback’s eligibility in Florida governor’s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Leon County judge is set to decide whether James Fishback can remain in the Florida&rsquo;s Republican governor&rsquo;s race primary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-expected-to-rule-monday-on-james-fishbacks-eligibility-in-florida-governors-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-expected-to-rule-monday-on-james-fishbacks-eligibility-in-florida-governors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation continues into roof collapse at assisted living facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradenton officials will continue their investigation Monday into the weekend collapse of part of the roof at an assisted living facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/investigation-continues-into-roof-collapse-at-assisted-living-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/investigation-continues-into-roof-collapse-at-assisted-living-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fishback can remain on ballot for governor, and 'Save Our Voters' group speaks out about ballot wording]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fishback-can-remain-on-ballot-for-governor-and-save-our-voters-group-speaks-out-about-ballot-wording/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fishback-can-remain-on-ballot-for-governor-and-save-our-voters-group-speaks-out-about-ballot-wording/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay area man protests Flock cameras because of privacy concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Gunn first started his protest a few weeks ago in front of different Flock cameras. Since then, things have taken off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-man-protests-flock-cameras-because-of-privacy-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-man-protests-flock-cameras-because-of-privacy-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF medical bus for underserved patients’ needs funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Usha Menon said the mobile clinic has treated more than 2,200 patients in 18 different locations in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-medical-bus-for-underserved-patients-needs-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-medical-bus-for-underserved-patients-needs-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood insurance prices for some Pinellas Park homeowners may decrease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas Park&rsquo;s new FEMA class 5 rating could lower flood insurance costs for many city residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flood-insurance-prices-for-some-pinellas-park-homeowners-may-decrease/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flood-insurance-prices-for-some-pinellas-park-homeowners-may-decrease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea reportedly seeking trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018 first round draft pick of the Bucs is scheduled to make nearly $18 million this season on his current deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-defensive-tackle-vita-vea-reportedly-seeking-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-defensive-tackle-vita-vea-reportedly-seeking-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What families should know after Bradenton assisted living evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A roof collapse over the weekend forced the emergency evacuation of 157 residents from Aviata at Bradenton Villas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-families-should-know-after-bradenton-assisted-living-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-families-should-know-after-bradenton-assisted-living-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinal Mooney's Davin Davidson is taking his game to new heights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davin Davidson is one of the top quarterbacks in the state. The Cardinal Mooney quarterback committed to the Florida Gators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cardinal-mooneys-davin-davidson-is-taking-his-game-to-new-heights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cardinal-mooneys-davin-davidson-is-taking-his-game-to-new-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New PSTA route to connect St. Pete and Tampa International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new 727 transit route will connect downtown St. Pete with Tampa International Airport in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-psta-route-to-connect-st-pete-and-tampa-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-psta-route-to-connect-st-pete-and-tampa-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legislation known as the SAVE America Act has become a priority for Trump even as it's been clear it doesn't have enough support to pass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-demands-senate-cancel-august-break-until-it-passes-voting-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-demands-senate-cancel-august-break-until-it-passes-voting-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County marks 727 Day with local deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses across the county are offering deals and also working the numbers 727 into special offers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-marks-727-day-with-local-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-marks-727-day-with-local-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Lindsey Graham funerals taking place in Washington and South Carolina this week: What to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funeral services for the late senator will be held in Washington on Tuesday and in South Carolina on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sen-lindsey-graham-funerals-taking-place-in-washington-and-south-carolina-this-week-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sen-lindsey-graham-funerals-taking-place-in-washington-and-south-carolina-this-week-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffries will unveil the party&rsquo;s Fighting for an Affordable America agenda as he works to focus voter attention and build momentum ahead of November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-kicks-off-100-days-till-midterms-with-affordability-agenda/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-kicks-off-100-days-till-midterms-with-affordability-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays hold Guardians to 1 hit, complete 3-game sweep with 1-0 victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit through seven innings, Cedric Mullins drove in the only run of the game and the Rays beat the Guardians 1-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-hold-guardians-to-1-hit-complete-3-game-sweep-with-1-0-victory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-hold-guardians-to-1-hit-complete-3-game-sweep-with-1-0-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas, Hillsborough see increase in courthouse marriage ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse weddings are increasing in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties as couples look for simpler ceremonies and lower costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-hillsborough-see-increase-in-courthouse-marriage-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-hillsborough-see-increase-in-courthouse-marriage-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to make the announcements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/comic-con-2026-david-jonsson-is-new-black-panther-ryan-gosling-joins-marvel-as-ghost-rider/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/comic-con-2026-david-jonsson-is-new-black-panther-ryan-gosling-joins-marvel-as-ghost-rider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida leads nation in foreclosure filings, ATTOM report shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts said the trend is being driven by a combination of factors, including the cost of living and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-leads-nation-in-foreclosure-filings-attom-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-leads-nation-in-foreclosure-filings-attom-report-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran pauses, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-pauses-attacks-on-iran-for-a-second-straight-day-and-tehran-pauses-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-pauses-attacks-on-iran-for-a-second-straight-day-and-tehran-pauses-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[In February, images of Punch with his plushie posted by the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Garden on social media quickly became a sensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/japans-monkey-sensation-punch-gets-thousands-of-birthday-messages-as-he-turns-1-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/japans-monkey-sensation-punch-gets-thousands-of-birthday-messages-as-he-turns-1-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County commissioners weigh $80 million sports complex proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manatee County is considering Project Grace, a $80 million indoor sports complex in Lakewood Ranch with four hockey rinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-commissioners-weigh-80-million-sports-complex-proposal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-commissioners-weigh-80-million-sports-complex-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Martinez and 3 relievers pitch AL-best Rays to 3-0 win over slumping Guardians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Martinez threw six innings, Yandy D&iacute;az became the 4th player in Rays history to reach 1,000 hits and the Rays shut out the Guardians 3-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nick-martinez-and-3-relievers-pitch-al-best-rays-to-3-0-win-over-slumping-guardians/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nick-martinez-and-3-relievers-pitch-al-best-rays-to-3-0-win-over-slumping-guardians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 150 evacuated after structural collapse at Bradenton assisted living facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say the collapse happened at Aviata at Bradenton Villas and that no injuries have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-than-150-evacuated-after-structural-collapse-at-bradenton-assisted-living-facility/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-than-150-evacuated-after-structural-collapse-at-bradenton-assisted-living-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to School Care Fair provides health screenings, school supplies in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evara Health, the Junior League of St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg College hosted the annual fair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-care-fair-provides-health-screenings-school-supplies-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-care-fair-provides-health-screenings-school-supplies-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CDC, Food and Drug Administration and state health officials have been tracing the supply of lettuce and interviewing people across the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/outbreak-of-diarrhea-causing-parasite-linked-to-4-more-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/outbreak-of-diarrhea-causing-parasite-linked-to-4-more-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision']]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement came Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lebron-james-is-heading-to-the-philadelphia-76ers-saying-it-will-be-his-last-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lebron-james-is-heading-to-the-philadelphia-76ers-saying-it-will-be-his-last-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat the Guardians 11-3 behind homers from Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios hit home runs, Nick Fortes had four hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-the-guardians-11-3-behind-homers-from-ryan-vilade-and-richie-palacios/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-the-guardians-11-3-behind-homers-from-ryan-vilade-and-richie-palacios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF Health study about nonsurgical treatment for slipped disks shows promise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The treatment involves patients being strapped to a table and stretched during 30-minute sessions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-health-study-about-nonsurgical-treatment-for-slipped-disks-shows-promise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-health-study-about-nonsurgical-treatment-for-slipped-disks-shows-promise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches test flight Starship 13 mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX stated that the uncrewed Starship took off from the company&rsquo;s Starbase facility for its 13th suborbital test flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-test-flight-starship-13-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-test-flight-starship-13-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother’s Disney career inspires children to become cast members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two siblings working at the same Disney resort are also taking Valencia College courses through Disney's Aspire program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mothers-disney-career-inspires-children-to-become-cast-members/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mothers-disney-career-inspires-children-to-become-cast-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg testing new bike lane barriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of St. Petersburg began installing modular traffic lane dividers called zipper devices this week as part of a pilot project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-testing-new-bike-lane-barriers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-testing-new-bike-lane-barriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Byron Donalds talks school meals, data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-byron-donalds-talks-school-meals-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-byron-donalds-talks-school-meals-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF stays close to home for American Conference Media Days in St. Petersburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Bulls get ready for the start of fall camp early next month, new head coach Brian Hartline tackled his first media days as a head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-stays-close-to-home-for-american-conference-media-days-in-st-petersburg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-stays-close-to-home-for-american-conference-media-days-in-st-petersburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF football has plenty to offer in era of conference realignment]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Conference Media Days shined a spotlight on the league's growing college football programs, including South Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-football-has-plenty-to-offer-in-era-of-conference-realignment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-football-has-plenty-to-offer-in-era-of-conference-realignment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertha remnants impacting Texas, quiet elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're also watching some Pacific systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-remnants-impacting-texas-quiet-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-remnants-impacting-texas-quiet-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers weigh AI data center expansion amid calls for more oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers will discuss how to remain competitive in the growing AI industry while addressing concerns from local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-lawmakers-weigh-ai-data-center-expansion-amid-calls-for-more-oversight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-lawmakers-weigh-ai-data-center-expansion-amid-calls-for-more-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TPD, University of Tampa form partnership to recruit new officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Criminology and criminal justice majors can participate in a scholarship program aimed at recruiting new officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tpd-university-of-tampa-form-partnership-to-recruit-new-officers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tpd-university-of-tampa-form-partnership-to-recruit-new-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatorama brings guests face-to-face with Florida's apex predator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Palmdale attraction, which opened in 1957, is home to about 2,000 alligators and crocodiles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gatorama-brings-guests-face-to-face-with-floridas-apex-predator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gatorama-brings-guests-face-to-face-with-floridas-apex-predator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Museum of Photographic Arts celebrating 25 years with party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum started out in Hyde Park Village in 2001 and later moved to downtown Tampa before joining the Ybor City community three years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-museum-of-photographic-arts-celebrating-25-years-with-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-museum-of-photographic-arts-celebrating-25-years-with-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran targets American strongholds around Mideast while U.S. hits more Iranian military sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both sides also made moves suggesting an escalation was possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-targets-american-strongholds-around-mideast-while-us-hits-more-iranian-military-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-targets-american-strongholds-around-mideast-while-us-hits-more-iranian-military-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president made the announcement a day after the EU hit Google with a fine of $1 billion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-investigate-eu-trade-practices-claiming-the-bloc-unfairly-fined-tech-giants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-investigate-eu-trade-practices-claiming-the-bloc-unfairly-fined-tech-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa mayor voices frustration with city council over Rays stadium deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her response came Friday after the council blocked a preliminary move Thursday on the city&rsquo;s land-use map at the stadium site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-voices-frustration-with-city-council-over-rays-stadium-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-voices-frustration-with-city-council-over-rays-stadium-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New U.S. Industrial, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Facility Projects Signal Sustained Capital Investment Across Southeast for Q2 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla.) &mdash; Capital investment across the Southeast United States held strong through the second quarter of 2026, with new construction, facility expansion, equipment modernization, and plant renovation activity spanning automotive, food and beverage, aerospace, data centers, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and life sciences, and distribution and warehousing. Our research team at Industrial SalesLeads, Inc. tracked 375 new industrial, manufacturing, and supply]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-us-industrial-manufacturing-and-supply-chain-facility-projects-signal-sustained-capital-investment-across-southeast-for-q2-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-us-industrial-manufacturing-and-supply-chain-facility-projects-signal-sustained-capital-investment-across-southeast-for-q2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays release office, school renderings for baseball park district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby said the project has attracted early interest from Fortune 500 companies here and elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-release-office-school-renderings-for-baseball-park-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-release-office-school-renderings-for-baseball-park-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: One dead, one injured in shooting at St. Pete YMCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old man has died after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Childs Park YMCA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-one-dead-one-injured-in-shooting-at-st-pete-ymca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-one-dead-one-injured-in-shooting-at-st-pete-ymca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. filings for unemployment aid fell to 187,000 last week, fewest since 1969]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number fell by 22,000 from the previous week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-filings-for-unemployment-aid-fell-to-187000-last-week-fewest-since-1969/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-filings-for-unemployment-aid-fell-to-187000-last-week-fewest-since-1969/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertha's rough surf hits sea turtle nests on Pinellas beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video from a Spectrum Bay News 9 viewer shows at least a dozen sea turtle nests were impacted on Pass-a-Grille and St. Pete Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/berthas-rough-surf-hits-sea-turtle-nests-on-pinellas-beaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/berthas-rough-surf-hits-sea-turtle-nests-on-pinellas-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends mourn St. Pete city worker who was shot, killed inside truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, a memorial outside of the sanitation department where Natasha Moses worked continued to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/friends-mourn-st-pete-city-worker-who-was-shot-killed-inside-truck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/friends-mourn-st-pete-city-worker-who-was-shot-killed-inside-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technology in Education: Changes coming for HIllsborough County schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools could spend significantly less time in front of screens during the upcoming school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/technology-in-education-changes-coming-for-hillsborough-county-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/technology-in-education-changes-coming-for-hillsborough-county-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lost art of pickling courtesy of the Tip Top Canning Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our forebears survived&mdash;through pickling. Now, visitors can do the same courtesy of the Tip Top Canning Company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-lost-art-of-pickling-courtesy-of-the-tip-top-canning-company/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-lost-art-of-pickling-courtesy-of-the-tip-top-canning-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump issues new double-digit tariffs on 60 countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new tariffs come as temporary 10% worldwide tariffs expire at 12:01 a.m. Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-issues-new-double-digit-tariffs-on-60-countries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-issues-new-double-digit-tariffs-on-60-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay area pageant queen advocates for swim safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida leads the nation in the number of childhood drowning deaths, and that number continues to rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-pageant-queen-advocates-for-swim-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-pageant-queen-advocates-for-swim-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community conversation with District 16 candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candidates for Florida&rsquo;s 16th Congressional District discussed affordability, housing, social security, Iran, and more during a Spectrum News forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-conversation-with-district-16-candidates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-conversation-with-district-16-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg historic site to add storm protections after Hurricane Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacred Lands in St. Petersburg is restoring gardens and building a living seawall after Hurricane Helene flooded the historic site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-historic-site-to-add-storm-protections-after-hurricane-helene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-historic-site-to-add-storm-protections-after-hurricane-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County's Fire Department and EMS first in state to earn Advanced Perinatal Readiness distinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[What first responders are doing differently and why they say those changes could matter during a pregnancy emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-countys-fire-department-and-ems-first-in-state-to-earn-advanced-perinatal-readiness-distinction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-countys-fire-department-and-ems-first-in-state-to-earn-advanced-perinatal-readiness-distinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha expected to make second landfall today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm alerts remain in effect along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-expected-to-make-second-landfall-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-expected-to-make-second-landfall-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX scrubs Starship 13 launch due to weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX stated that the uncrewed Starship is all set to take off from the company&rsquo;s Starbase facility for its suborbital test flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-scrubs-starship-13-launch-due-to-weather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-scrubs-starship-13-launch-due-to-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 states, DC sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suit argues that the administration is requiring states to transmit lists of registered voters to DHS and help it with immigration enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/25-states-dc-sue-trump-administration-after-it-put-conditions-on-receiving-disaster-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/25-states-dc-sue-trump-administration-after-it-put-conditions-on-receiving-disaster-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrus MakerSpace offering business owners, residents resources to turn an idea into a potential business]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is giving more people the tools and the know-how to turn what they imagine into something they can actually build.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-makerspace-offering-business-owners-residents-resources-to-turn-an-idea-into-a-potential-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-makerspace-offering-business-owners-residents-resources-to-turn-an-idea-into-a-potential-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough school system explores workforce housing for teachers, staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[As housing costs continue to climb, Hillsborough Schools is exploring a unique way to help recruit and retain employees through workforce housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-system-explores-workforce-housing-for-teachers-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-system-explores-workforce-housing-for-teachers-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House again passes a resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran; Senate narrowly rejects similar measure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though the votes forced by Democrats are largely symbolic, they're meant as a strong signal to the president his support on Capitol Hill is eroding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-again-passes-a-resolution-seeking-to-halt-military-action-in-iran-senate-narrowly-rejects-similar-measure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-again-passes-a-resolution-seeking-to-halt-military-action-in-iran-senate-narrowly-rejects-similar-measure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertha inland near the Louisiana and Texas border, quiet elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move inland into Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-inland-near-the-louisiana-and-texas-border-quiet-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-inland-near-the-louisiana-and-texas-border-quiet-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studying pediatric cancer to ensure patients can have their own children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government aid will be used to research and fund fertility preservation or reduce the risk of infertility after treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/studying-pediatric-cancer-to-ensure-patients-can-have-their-own-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/studying-pediatric-cancer-to-ensure-patients-can-have-their-own-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sumrall ready for the challenge of rebuilding Gator football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Sumrall made his SEC Media Days debut Wednesday morning. He&rsquo;s heard from the fans about how they want to return to the SEC glory days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sumrall-ready-for-the-challenge-of-rebuilding-gator-football/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sumrall-ready-for-the-challenge-of-rebuilding-gator-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mesa Jr. drives in 2 as Rays down Blue Jays 4-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays won their 52nd game this season with a lead of at least three runs at some point in the game, the second-most of any team in baseball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mesa-jr-drives-in-2-as-rays-down-blue-jays-4-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mesa-jr-drives-in-2-as-rays-down-blue-jays-4-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill funds the federal government through December 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-passes-temporary-government-funding-bill-months-early-to-avoid-election-season-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-passes-temporary-government-funding-bill-months-early-to-avoid-election-season-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning came after the U.S. carried out another wave of strikes on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-destroy-a-bridge-or-power-plant-for-each-iranian-attack-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-destroy-a-bridge-or-power-plant-for-each-iranian-attack-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater Beach lifeguards on alert after multiple rip current rescues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along Clearwater Beach, lifeguards have had to rescue dozens of people over the last few days, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-beach-lifeguards-on-alert-after-multiple-rip-current-rescues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-beach-lifeguards-on-alert-after-multiple-rip-current-rescues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration says it’s deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, Vice President JD Vance launched a new anti-fraud task force at the request of President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-says-its-deferring-1b-in-medicaid-payments-to-california-and-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-says-its-deferring-1b-in-medicaid-payments-to-california-and-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New web-based tool could help strawberry farmers with yield predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Florida&rsquo;s Gulf Coast Research and Education Center is hoping artificial intelligence can take root on local farms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-web-based-tool-could-help-strawberry-farmers-with-yield-predictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-web-based-tool-could-help-strawberry-farmers-with-yield-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, 2 AP sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-approves-nuclear-agreement-that-may-allow-saudi-arabia-to-enrich-uranium-2-ap-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-approves-nuclear-agreement-that-may-allow-saudi-arabia-to-enrich-uranium-2-ap-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater residents question Landings Golf Club sports complex proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clearwater residents are raising concerns about a proposed sports complex at The Landings Golf Club as city council prepares to weigh next steps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-residents-question-landings-golf-club-sports-complex-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-residents-question-landings-golf-club-sports-complex-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe Thunderstorm Warnings allowed to expire for Manatee and Sarasota counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay with Klystron 9 to monitor storms in your area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/severe-thunderstorm-warnings-allowed-to-expire-for-manatee-and-sarasota-counties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/severe-thunderstorm-warnings-allowed-to-expire-for-manatee-and-sarasota-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha continues to move slowly in northern Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings remain in effect along the Northern Gulf Coast as Bertha inches closer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-continues-to-move-slowly-in-northern-gulf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-continues-to-move-slowly-in-northern-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays use season-high 21 hits to rout Blue Jays 12-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Fortes and Yandy D&iacute;az each hit a three-run homer as the Rays routed Toronto 12-2 on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-use-season-high-21-hits-to-rout-blue-jays-12-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-use-season-high-21-hits-to-rout-blue-jays-12-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Park officials set stage for data center moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas Park leaders said Tuesday evening they are not considering any proposed data center plans until a moratorium gets voted on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-officials-set-stage-for-data-center-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-officials-set-stage-for-data-center-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parlor Kitchen's Coconut Curry and Corn Mochi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savory and sweet recipes elevate to award-winning status, thanks to a Florida pop-up, in this week's Chef's Kitchen!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/parlor-kitchens-coconut-curry-and-corn-mochi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/parlor-kitchens-coconut-curry-and-corn-mochi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSTA board to consider $300K settlement in Clearwater Ferry crash claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[If approved by the PSTA Board of Directors on Wednesday, PSTA would pay a $300,000 settlement to be divided among 37 passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-board-to-consider-300k-settlement-in-clearwater-ferry-crash-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-board-to-consider-300k-settlement-in-clearwater-ferry-crash-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrats argued the money should be spent at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-adopt-95-billion-package-for-the-iran-war-and-trumps-priorities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-adopt-95-billion-package-for-the-iran-war-and-trumps-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student loan borrowers face new repayment rules as defaults continue to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student loan defaults are on the rise as those formerly enrolled in the Biden-era SAVE program seek new lenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/student-loan-borrowers-face-new-repayment-rules-as-defaults-continue-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/student-loan-borrowers-face-new-repayment-rules-as-defaults-continue-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete looking to improve transit in business corridor with 'Connecting South St. Pete' project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few improvements might be coming soon to South St. Petersburg to help bike and foot traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-looking-to-improve-transit-in-business-corridor-with-connecting-south-st-pete-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-looking-to-improve-transit-in-business-corridor-with-connecting-south-st-pete-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha continues westward along the Gulf Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm alerts remain in effect along the Gulf Coast from Alabama to Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-continues-westward-along-the-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-continues-westward-along-the-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County comprehensive plan vote set for Aug. 6 after residents voiced concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commissioners were expected to vote on the plan last month, but residents say they need more time to review documents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-comprehensive-plan-vote-set-for-aug-6-after-residents-voiced-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-comprehensive-plan-vote-set-for-aug-6-after-residents-voiced-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach restaurant back open and expanding almost 2 years after Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Helm got hit by the same storm at its restaurant in St. Pete Beach and its restaurant in South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-restaurant-back-open-and-expanding-almost-2-years-after-helene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-restaurant-back-open-and-expanding-almost-2-years-after-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrats argued the money should be spent at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-push-95-billion-package-for-the-iran-war-and-trumps-priorities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-push-95-billion-package-for-the-iran-war-and-trumps-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween Horror Nights drops new scare zone inspired by 'Fortnitemares']]></title><description><![CDATA[It will debut this fall at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Aug. 28, and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Sept. 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/halloween-horror-nights-drops-new-scare-zone-inspired-by-fortnitemares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/halloween-horror-nights-drops-new-scare-zone-inspired-by-fortnitemares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to launch Starship 13 in second test flight attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX stated that the uncrewed Starship is all set to take off from the company&rsquo;s Starbase facility for its suborbital test flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-launch-starship-13-in-second-test-flight-attempt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-launch-starship-13-in-second-test-flight-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSTA approves $300K settlement in Clearwater Ferry crash claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PSTA approved a $300,000 settlement agreement Wednesday on dozens of claims stemming from last year&rsquo;s deadly Clearwater ferry collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-approves-300k-settlement-in-clearwater-ferry-crash-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-approves-300k-settlement-in-clearwater-ferry-crash-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growth adds traffic concerns on U.S. 41 in Palmetto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Palmer, a Palmetto resident, said growth near U.S. 41 and 85th Street is making turns harder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/growth-adds-traffic-concerns-on-us-41-in-palmetto/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/growth-adds-traffic-concerns-on-us-41-in-palmetto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher has a blast leading STEM summer camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevie Hodgkins has worked as a STEM teacher at Randall Middle School for 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-has-a-blast-leading-stem-summer-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-has-a-blast-leading-stem-summer-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Park officials set for meetings on data center moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[City officials in Pinellas Park are scheduled this week to begin discussions on a data center moratorium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-officials-set-for-meetings-on-data-center-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-officials-set-for-meetings-on-data-center-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Fishback defends governor eligibility in court, and Jolly takes a stand on AI data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-fishback-defends-governor-eligibility-in-court-and-jolly-takes-a-stand-on-ai-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-fishback-defends-governor-eligibility-in-court-and-jolly-takes-a-stand-on-ai-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas tourism on track to have record breaking year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County is on track with its tourist development tax collections at more than $71 million to beat the best year on record, which was 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-tourism-on-track-to-have-record-breaking-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-tourism-on-track-to-have-record-breaking-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa International planning to move TSA to private contractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa International Airport is among the first in the country to join Transportation Security Administration's new Gold+ program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-international-planning-to-move-tsa-to-private-contractors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-international-planning-to-move-tsa-to-private-contractors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas school board to receive update on potential school closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[While no formal decision on future consolidations or closures is expected until the fall, school board members will be updated on the process Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-school-board-to-receive-update-on-potential-school-closures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-school-board-to-receive-update-on-potential-school-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota's Florida Studio Theatre's singers working in harmony to bring 70's era of music to center stage again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Songbirds of the Seventies are doing more than performing six nights a week, they're retelling stories that topped the charts 50 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasotas-florida-studio-theatres-singers-working-in-harmony-to-bring-70s-era-of-music-to-center-stage-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasotas-florida-studio-theatres-singers-working-in-harmony-to-bring-70s-era-of-music-to-center-stage-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman repair spacecraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northrop Grumman company SpaceLogistics saw its Mission Robotic Vehicle and three Mission Extension Pods launched to a geosynchronous orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-northrop-grumman-repair-spacecraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-northrop-grumman-repair-spacecraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What veterans’ spouses should know about possible benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Service Manager Fitzpatrick Seraphin said many spouses of veterans don't know what benefits they may qualify for after their partner dies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-veterans-spouses-should-know-about-possible-benefits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-veterans-spouses-should-know-about-possible-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School leaders in Pinellas County say public can still weigh in on closures, consolidations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feedback from in-person sessions and an online survey could shed light on the future of the Pinellas County school district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/school-leaders-in-pinellas-county-say-public-can-still-weigh-in-on-closures-consolidations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/school-leaders-in-pinellas-county-say-public-can-still-weigh-in-on-closures-consolidations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S.-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lebanon and Israel are engaged in rare direct talks, mediated by Washington, to address Israeli troop withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-lebanon-flights-can-resume-pledges-help-for-that-country-after-meeting-its-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-lebanon-flights-can-resume-pledges-help-for-that-country-after-meeting-its-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hegseth and other officials appeared before a Senate committee as Republicans push a $95 billion budget package to fund the military and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-estimates-iran-war-has-cost-375b-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-estimates-iran-war-has-cost-375b-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay tourism experts bringing in record number of D9 organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa tourism officials are working to bring in all nine historically black fraternities and sororities conventions to the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-tourism-experts-bringing-in-record-number-of-d9-organizations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-tourism-experts-bringing-in-record-number-of-d9-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sky is the limit for skydiver Joe Rego]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Joe Rego, skydiving has become an integral part of his life. And something he can&rsquo;t live without.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-sky-is-the-limit-for-skydiver-joe-rego/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-sky-is-the-limit-for-skydiver-joe-rego/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertha is in the Gulf, quiet elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertha drifts slowly westward this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-is-in-the-gulf-quiet-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-is-in-the-gulf-quiet-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal brings ‘Evil Dead’ franchise to life for Halloween Horror Nights 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said that the haunted house will be based on the sixth film in the &ldquo;Evil Dead&rdquo; franchise, &ldquo;Evil Dead Burn.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-brings-evil-dead-franchise-to-life-for-halloween-horror-nights-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-brings-evil-dead-franchise-to-life-for-halloween-horror-nights-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa cemetery requesting change in land use; advocates worry about development on top of potential graves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of another Bay area cemetery are asking county leaders to change the designation of part of the land for potential development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-cemetery-requesting-change-in-land-use-advocates-worry-about-development-on-top-of-potential-graves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-cemetery-requesting-change-in-land-use-advocates-worry-about-development-on-top-of-potential-graves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland is latest Bay Area city to vote on data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vote follows weeks of pushback after a data center was proposed in Lakeland called Project Swan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-is-latest-bay-area-city-to-vote-on-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-is-latest-bay-area-city-to-vote-on-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland is latest Bay area city to consider data center moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's meeting followed weeks of pushback after a data center was proposed in Lakeland called Project Swan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-is-latest-bay-area-city-to-consider-data-center-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-is-latest-bay-area-city-to-consider-data-center-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Hillsborough residents push for safety changes at U.S. 301 intersection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Willow Road is used by several communities to access U.S. 301 along a stretch between Sun City Center and Parrish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/south-hillsborough-residents-push-for-safety-changes-at-us-301-intersection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/south-hillsborough-residents-push-for-safety-changes-at-us-301-intersection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National average for gas climbs back to $4 a gallon]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAA said Monday the current average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.003 &mdash; up from $3.872 a week ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/national-average-for-gas-climbs-back-to-4-a-gallon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/national-average-for-gas-climbs-back-to-4-a-gallon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today is the deadline to register to vote in election primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The primary elections are Aug. 18, and Floridians will vote for candidates in their selected party running for governor, Congress and state offices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/today-is-the-deadline-to-register-to-vote-in-election-primaries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/today-is-the-deadline-to-register-to-vote-in-election-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Defense Department said 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-identifies-2-soldiers-killed-in-iranian-attack-on-jordan-as-from-texas-and-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-identifies-2-soldiers-killed-in-iranian-attack-on-jordan-as-from-texas-and-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX could attempt Starship's 13th launch as early as Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as the massive rocket was set to liftoff, a warning system placed a hold on Starship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-could-attempt-starships-13th-launch-as-early-as-thursday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-could-attempt-starships-13th-launch-as-early-as-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching U.S. Gulf Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The slow-moving storm emerged Monday evening and is centered about 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-forms-on-track-approaching-us-gulf-coast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-storm-bertha-forms-on-track-approaching-us-gulf-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move, announced Monday, could unleash a new wave of economic chaos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-imposes-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-citing-disputes-over-autos-alcohol-and-cheese/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-imposes-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-citing-disputes-over-autos-alcohol-and-cheese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete one step away from getting Army Corps help with canal dredging study]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of St. Petersburg&rsquo;s request for action from the Army Corps of Engineers was approved by a federal committee last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-one-step-away-from-getting-army-corps-help-with-canal-dredging-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-one-step-away-from-getting-army-corps-help-with-canal-dredging-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County uses AI to help plan for heat emergencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manatee County officials say the yearly number of heat-related calls has more than tripled since 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-uses-ai-to-help-plan-for-heat-emergencies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-uses-ai-to-help-plan-for-heat-emergencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Buttigieg attends Democratic gala in Orlando, and Republicans enter the race for the South Carolina Senate seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-buttigieg-attends-democratic-gala-in-orlando-and-republicans-enter-the-race-for-the-south-carolina-senate-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-buttigieg-attends-democratic-gala-in-orlando-and-republicans-enter-the-race-for-the-south-carolina-senate-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayden Compton overcoming challenges of being a para-athlete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayden Compton joined the track team at Durant High School, competing in wheelchair events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hayden-compton-overcoming-challenges-of-being-a-para-athlete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hayden-compton-overcoming-challenges-of-being-a-para-athlete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday begins, offering families relief on school shopping]]></title><description><![CDATA[With cost increases for some items on school supply lists, many parents say they are shopping more slowly and spreading out spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-begins-offering-families-relief-on-school-shopping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-begins-offering-families-relief-on-school-shopping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legoland announces debut of 'Brick or Treat Street' to its Halloween lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said Brick or Treat Street is an interactive walkthrough experience featuring six life-sized Lego Monster homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legoland-announces-debut-of-brick-or-treat-street-to-its-halloween-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legoland-announces-debut-of-brick-or-treat-street-to-its-halloween-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trumpet player Carl Fischer helps young musicians by having them play in his band]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fischer says he wants to give young musicians the same support and mentorship he received when he was starting out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumpet-player-carl-fischer-helps-young-musicians-by-having-them-play-in-his-band/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumpet-player-carl-fischer-helps-young-musicians-by-having-them-play-in-his-band/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bertha expected to form today in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertha expected to form over the northeast Gulf today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-expected-to-form-today-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bertha-expected-to-form-today-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House: Trump to fly old Air Force One for about a month as Qatari-gifted jet gets ‘upgrades’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump&rsquo;s use of the new red, white and navy blue aircraft has faced much scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-house-trump-to-fly-old-air-force-one-for-about-a-month-as-qatari-gifted-jet-gets-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-house-trump-to-fly-old-air-force-one-for-about-a-month-as-qatari-gifted-jet-gets-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2/3 of Tampa Bay municipal pools don't have surveillance cameras, Watchdog investigation finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A St. Petersburg police assault investigation led Spectrum News to see how many public pools in the area have surveillance cameras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/23-of-tampa-bay-municipal-pools-dont-have-surveillance-cameras-watchdog-investigation-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/23-of-tampa-bay-municipal-pools-dont-have-surveillance-cameras-watchdog-investigation-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC expands Ebola travel precautions as Tampa Bay hospital reviews preparedness]]></title><description><![CDATA[At HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, they say large international events require medical teams to prepare for a wide range of health emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cdc-expands-ebola-travel-precautions-as-tampa-bay-hospital-reviews-preparedness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cdc-expands-ebola-travel-precautions-as-tampa-bay-hospital-reviews-preparedness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the SEC really break away? Commish says conversations are real but that's not what they want]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey says the SEC is having serious talks about breaking away from the NCAA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/could-the-sec-really-break-away-commish-says-conversations-are-real-but-thats-not-what-they-want/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/could-the-sec-really-break-away-commish-says-conversations-are-real-but-thats-not-what-they-want/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Depression #2 forms in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Depression #2 has formed in the northeast Gulf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-depression-2-forms-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-depression-2-forms-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First in Florida, Morton Plant offers new heart valve treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BayCare's Morton Plant hospital recently and successfully performed a new FDA-approved treatment for severe aortic regurgitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-in-florida-morton-plant-offers-new-heart-valve-treatment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-in-florida-morton-plant-offers-new-heart-valve-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invasive insect spreads across Florida raising concerns for cattle farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pasture mealybug is a tiny white insect that feeds on grasses and sugarcane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/invasive-insect-spreads-across-florida-raising-concerns-for-cattle-farmers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/invasive-insect-spreads-across-florida-raising-concerns-for-cattle-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical development likely in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[A system in the Gulf has a high likelihood of development in the Gulf this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-development-likely-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropical-development-likely-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to School Bash sees crowds in Clearwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[School supply giveaways are happening across the area to help every student get ready for their first day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-bash-sees-crowds-in-clearwater/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/back-to-school-bash-sees-crowds-in-clearwater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartow 'Stuff the Bus' event aiming to helps students experiencing homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, organizers said they hope to help more students, including those experiencing homelessness and students from low-income families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-stuff-the-bus-event-aiming-to-helps-students-experiencing-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-stuff-the-bus-event-aiming-to-helps-students-experiencing-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spain-wins-the-world-cup-by-beating-argentina-1-0-on-ferran-torres-goal-in-extra-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spain-wins-the-world-cup-by-beating-argentina-1-0-on-ferran-torres-goal-in-extra-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. military said the service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday during the &ldquo;controlled detonation&rdquo; of a downed Iranian drone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-announces-another-troop-death-as-israel-warns-tehrans-attacks-are-coming-close/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-announces-another-troop-death-as-israel-warns-tehrans-attacks-are-coming-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the U.S. and engulfs DC in haze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air quality warnings are expected to remain in effect at least through Saturday in parts of the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildfire-smoke-from-canada-and-minnesota-pushes-farther-into-the-us-and-engulfs-dc-in-haze/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildfire-smoke-from-canada-and-minnesota-pushes-farther-into-the-us-and-engulfs-dc-in-haze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with U.S. as the two exchange attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, affecting global oil supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-says-it-is-suspending-commitments-to-interim-deal-with-us-as-the-two-exchange-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-says-it-is-suspending-commitments-to-interim-deal-with-us-as-the-two-exchange-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox rally for 7-6 victory over Rays for 12th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Mesa Jr. had a go-ahead, two-run homer and Jonny DeLuca added a solo shot for the Tampa Bay Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-sox-rally-for-7-6-victory-over-rays-for-12th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-sox-rally-for-7-6-victory-over-rays-for-12th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wings for Autism helps families practice at Tampa International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofit Wings for Autism lets kids rehearse check-in, security and boarding at TPA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wings-for-autism-helps-families-practice-at-tampa-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wings-for-autism-helps-families-practice-at-tampa-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monitoring for development in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is potential for some slow development in the Gulf over the next several days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/monitoring-for-development-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/monitoring-for-development-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. military launches airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of U.S. troops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two U.S. troop deaths announced Saturday were the first caused by direct Iranian fire since the war's early days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-launches-airstrikes-to-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-launches-airstrikes-to-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida climbers train for Mt. Everest to raise awareness about veteran suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew J. David and Gary Burden recently returned from a climb in Ecuador as part of their preparation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-climbers-train-for-mt-everest-to-raise-awareness-about-veteran-suicide/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-climbers-train-for-mt-everest-to-raise-awareness-about-veteran-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa nonprofit hosts its first 'Save Our Streets' block party for those in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[The C.A.L.I. Project's event offered clothing, meals and information about resources, including transitional housing and workforce development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-nonprofit-hosts-its-first-save-our-streets-block-party-for-those-in-need/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-nonprofit-hosts-its-first-save-our-streets-block-party-for-those-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision 2026: Community conversation with congressional candidates from District 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hour-long forum is in partnership with the AARP and moderated by Holly Gregory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/decision-2026-community-conversation-with-congressional-candidates-from-district-16/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/decision-2026-community-conversation-with-congressional-candidates-from-district-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox push win streak to 11 games, reach .500 with 5-3 win over Rays to sweep doubleheader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-sox-push-win-streak-to-11-games-reach-500-with-5-3-win-over-rays-to-sweep-doubleheader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-sox-push-win-streak-to-11-games-reach-500-with-5-3-win-over-rays-to-sweep-doubleheader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patel's Next Generation Ballet preparing up-and-coming dancers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program at the Straz celebrates another successful intensive summer program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/patels-next-generation-ballet-preparing-up-and-coming-dancers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/patels-next-generation-ballet-preparing-up-and-coming-dancers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump doubles down on U.S. election attacks in his primetime speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president used the remarks to justify his push to pass a strict voter ID bill in Congress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-doubles-down-on-us-election-attacks-in-his-primetime-speech/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-doubles-down-on-us-election-attacks-in-his-primetime-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Lawmakers react to Trump election speech, judge rules Mills can stay on primary ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-react-to-trump-election-speech-judge-rules-mills-can-stay-on-primary-ballot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-react-to-trump-election-speech-judge-rules-mills-can-stay-on-primary-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa's Infill Housing Program, nonprofit Solita's House help Tampa woman land home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deniseshia Numan purchased her first home through the City of Tampa's Infill Housing Program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-infill-housing-program-nonprofit-solitas-house-help-tampa-woman-land-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-infill-housing-program-nonprofit-solitas-house-help-tampa-woman-land-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater to host open house for community input on North Ward School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clearwater is seeking ideas for the vacant historic North Ward School as it considers redevelopment that preserves key parts of the campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-to-host-open-house-for-community-input-on-north-ward-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-to-host-open-house-for-community-input-on-north-ward-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County eyes penalties for short-term rental violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manatee County commissioners are considering short-term rental rules after residents complained about noise, trash and crowding in neighborhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-eyes-penalties-for-short-term-rental-violations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-eyes-penalties-for-short-term-rental-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about Animal Kingdom’s baby giraffe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not-so-short Ivy is celebrated as the new baby animal at Disney's Animal Kingdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-things-to-know-about-animal-kingdoms-baby-giraffe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-things-to-know-about-animal-kingdoms-baby-giraffe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three floors of Sherman's Antiques collectibles up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherman's Antiques in Winter Haven has closed after nearly 30 years. Its online auctions ends July 23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/three-floors-of-shermans-antiques-collectibles-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/three-floors-of-shermans-antiques-collectibles-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man went up close with wolves, his photos now on display in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibit will be at the James Museum on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg through Sept. 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-went-up-close-with-wolves-his-photos-now-on-display-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-went-up-close-with-wolves-his-photos-now-on-display-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CDC warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lettuce-at-taco-bell-in-5-states-confirmed-as-a-source-of-diarrhea-causing-parasite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lettuce-at-taco-bell-in-5-states-confirmed-as-a-source-of-diarrhea-causing-parasite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipartisan bill seeks to ban sports betting ads targeting minors online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bipartisan bill seeks to ban sports betting ads targeting minors online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-ban-sports-betting-ads-targeting-minors-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-ban-sports-betting-ads-targeting-minors-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Records show Fishback running mate was terminated from Lauderhill Police, deemed “permanently unfit”]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback announced his running mate, he touted Sean Lozano&rsquo;s background in law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/records-show-fishback-running-mate-was-terminated-from-lauderhill-police-deemed-permanently-unfit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/records-show-fishback-running-mate-was-terminated-from-lauderhill-police-deemed-permanently-unfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's missile strikes also targeted Qatar, a key mediator in the war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-escalate-strikes-across-mideast-bridges-and-a-water-plant-hit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-escalate-strikes-across-mideast-bridges-and-a-water-plant-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big man camp in honor of one great big man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second annual camp for lineman honored the life of former Carrollwood Day School football player CJ Dickey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-man-camp-in-honor-of-one-great-big-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-man-camp-in-honor-of-one-great-big-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County receives millions of dollars to help fund Valor Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site will include a veterans resources as well as memorial dedicated to veterans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-receives-millions-of-dollars-to-help-fund-valor-commons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-receives-millions-of-dollars-to-help-fund-valor-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX could attempt Starship's 13th launch as early as Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as the massive rocket was set to liftoff, a warning system placed a hold on Starship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-could-attempt-starships-13th-launch-as-early-as-monday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-could-attempt-starships-13th-launch-as-early-as-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memoir: One Year and a Day, to Light Up the Shadows, Florida Father Marks Milestone with Large Print Edition and 35 City Book Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (GULF BREEZE, Fla.) &mdash; One year and a day ago, on July 15, 2025, Neal Winsomer wrote the first words of &ldquo;Calling Out the Shadows: A Father&rsquo;s Stand Against the Current&rdquo; (ISBN: 979-8995335146), now released in a two volume Large Print Edition through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC. A week later he sets out on a 35-city U.S. book tour. &ldquo;Calling Out the Shadows&rdquo; first reached readers on June 16, 2026, when it released in paperback, hardcover, eBook,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/memoir-one-year-and-a-day-to-light-up-the-shadows-florida-father-marks-milestone-with-large-print-edition-and-35-city-book-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/memoir-one-year-and-a-day-to-light-up-the-shadows-florida-father-marks-milestone-with-large-print-edition-and-35-city-book-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 deputies shot in Ruskin, Sheriff Chad Chronister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deputies have been medevaced to Tampa General Hospital, the sheriff's office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-deputies-shot-in-ruskin-sheriff-chad-chronister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-deputies-shot-in-ruskin-sheriff-chad-chronister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Permanent daylight saving time was repealed in 1973 after public outcry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/america-already-tried-permanent-daylight-saving-time-it-lasted-less-than-a-year-could-it-work-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/america-already-tried-permanent-daylight-saving-time-it-lasted-less-than-a-year-could-it-work-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president has long insisted he won the 2020 election, even though the very people he appointed to oversee it said the count was accurate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-expected-to-make-election-conspiracies-a-focus-of-his-national-address/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-expected-to-make-election-conspiracies-a-focus-of-his-national-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Meade recall committee submits petitions to remove city leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city commission&rsquo;s vote to approve plans for a proposed hyperscale data center became the driving force behind the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fort-meade-recall-committee-submits-petitions-to-remove-city-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fort-meade-recall-committee-submits-petitions-to-remove-city-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County Schools asks for feedback as it weighs more possible school closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[School district officials said the possible changes are due to declining enrollment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-schools-asks-for-feedback-as-it-weighs-more-possible-school-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-schools-asks-for-feedback-as-it-weighs-more-possible-school-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two areas to watch in the Atlantic Basin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both areas of interest have low odds for development over the next seven days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-areas-to-watch-in-the-atlantic-basin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-areas-to-watch-in-the-atlantic-basin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater leaders, in unanimous vote, extend deal with Duke Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city had previously explored the possibility of dropping the utility and running a city-operated electricity provider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-in-unanimous-vote-extend-deal-with-duke-energy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-in-unanimous-vote-extend-deal-with-duke-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeira Beach leaders worry sand is building up around debris under John's Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[City photos show concrete sticking out at low tide, and leaders say the rubble is keeping sand from flushing out of the busy waterway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-leaders-worry-sand-is-building-up-around-debris-under-johns-pass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-leaders-worry-sand-is-building-up-around-debris-under-johns-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military benefits bill pulled from the floor as tensions between lawmakers boil over]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Republicans pulled a military benefits bill from the floor at the last minute on Thursday as party support splintered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/military-benefits-bill-pulled-from-the-floor-as-tensions-between-lawmakers-boil-over/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/military-benefits-bill-pulled-from-the-floor-as-tensions-between-lawmakers-boil-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX scrubs Starship's 13th launch attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as the massive rocket was set to liftoff, a warning system placed a hold on Starship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-scrubs-starships-13th-launch-attempt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-scrubs-starships-13th-launch-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syrian temporary protected status limbo worries Temple Terrace community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temple Terrace is home to one of the largest Syrian-American communities in the Tampa Bay region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/syrian-temporary-protected-status-limbo-worries-temple-terrace-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/syrian-temporary-protected-status-limbo-worries-temple-terrace-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 deputies shot in Ruskin; suspect shot and killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident started Wednesday night when the sheriff says a man took his ex-girlfriend hostage inside a home all night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-deputies-shot-in-ruskin-suspect-shot-and-killed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-deputies-shot-in-ruskin-suspect-shot-and-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sniffing your way through a night out at The Candle Pour in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors can make their own scented candle with the extensive fragrance library at The Candle Pour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sniffing-your-way-through-a-night-out-at-the-candle-pour-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sniffing-your-way-through-a-night-out-at-the-candle-pour-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lutz business hosts North American Diving Dogs competitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Marty took her dog Chase&rsquo;s love for jumping into the water one step further and introduced him to dock diving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lutz-business-hosts-north-american-diving-dogs-competitions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lutz-business-hosts-north-american-diving-dogs-competitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The policy was previously implemented by Trump, but it was reversed by Biden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-revives-rule-that-could-deny-green-cards-to-immigrants-who-use-public-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-administration-revives-rule-that-could-deny-green-cards-to-immigrants-who-use-public-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REPORT: New U.S. Food &amp; Beverage Industry Planned Projects Rebound, June 2026 Up 15% with 59 New Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads today announced the June 2026 results of its planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. New planned projects rebounded during the month, with research confirming 59 new Food and Beverage projects in June 2026, a 15.7% increase from the 51 projects identified in May 2026. The firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant constructi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/report-new-us-food-amp-beverage-industry-planned-projects-rebound-june-2026-up-15-with-59-new-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/report-new-us-food-amp-beverage-industry-planned-projects-rebound-june-2026-up-15-with-59-new-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Caminero says he feels fortunate left hand not broken after he was hit in All-Star Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[X-Rays were negative after the slugger was struck on the outside of his left hand by Cardinals closer Riley O&rsquo;Brien in the third inning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-caminero-says-he-feels-fortunate-left-hand-not-broken-after-he-was-hit-in-all-star-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-caminero-says-he-feels-fortunate-left-hand-not-broken-after-he-was-hit-in-all-star-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for Iran war, farm aid and elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The package would be a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill President Donald Trump signed into law last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-unveil-95-billion-plan-for-iran-war-farm-aid-and-elections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-unveil-95-billion-plan-for-iran-war-farm-aid-and-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days of back-and-forth strikes by the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East have shredded the interim deal to end the conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-reimposes-blockade-and-steps-up-strikes-as-iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-reimposes-blockade-and-steps-up-strikes-as-iran-threatens-to-halt-mideast-energy-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX’s 13th Starship launch will test new modifications]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX made corrections to the issues discovered in the last mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-13th-starship-launch-will-test-new-modifications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-13th-starship-launch-will-test-new-modifications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-year-old Tampa fencer wins national championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beata Jubilee picked up fencing when she was seven years old. Now, she's a national champion and the No. 1 ranked 10-year-old in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/10-year-old-tampa-fencer-wins-national-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/10-year-old-tampa-fencer-wins-national-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater leaders to vote on extending deal with Duke Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city had previously explored the possibility of dropping the utility and running a city-operated electricity provider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-to-vote-on-extending-deal-with-duke-energy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-to-vote-on-extending-deal-with-duke-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuban fusion with Mestizo Chef Jason Viera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mangos and avocados ceviche, courtesy of Mestizo Chef Jason Viera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cuban-fusion-with-mestizo-chef-jason-viera/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cuban-fusion-with-mestizo-chef-jason-viera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operation Southern Slow Down hits Sarasota and Manatee counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign highlights how a majority of fatal and serious injury crashes are because speeding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/operation-southern-slow-down-hits-sarasota-and-manatee-counties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/operation-southern-slow-down-hits-sarasota-and-manatee-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Records reveal why Florida CFO's office sent armed agents to Largo home over political postcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[James O'Gara says he sent Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia a postcard with the message, "You lack values."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/records-reveal-why-florida-cfos-office-sent-armed-agents-to-largo-home-over-political-postcard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/records-reveal-why-florida-cfos-office-sent-armed-agents-to-largo-home-over-political-postcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasure Island gets $2.5M in state funding for new public safety building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say the new facility is currently in the design phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-gets-25m-in-state-funding-for-new-public-safety-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-gets-25m-in-state-funding-for-new-public-safety-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Charities expands affordable housing on Tampa's North Florida Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercy Oaks II adds 17 affordable apartments on North Florida Avenue for people who were homeless or at risk of losing housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/catholic-charities-expands-affordable-housing-on-tampas-north-florida-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/catholic-charities-expands-affordable-housing-on-tampas-north-florida-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of new mixed-use path to connect I-275 and Gandy Boulevard in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is intended to help reduce roadway congestion and encourage more connected communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/construction-of-new-mixed-use-path-to-connect-i-275-and-gandy-boulevard-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/construction-of-new-mixed-use-path-to-connect-i-275-and-gandy-boulevard-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fishback calls for Flock surveillance camera ban during Orlando rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite calls for their removal, Volusia County&rsquo;s Sheriff Mike Chitwood defended the surveillance cameras' usefulness for law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fishback-calls-for-flock-surveillance-camera-ban-during-orlando-rally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fishback-calls-for-flock-surveillance-camera-ban-during-orlando-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One area to watch in the northeastern Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a low chance of development over the weekend in the northeastern Gulf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/one-area-to-watch-in-the-northeastern-gulf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/one-area-to-watch-in-the-northeastern-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved 'Miss Martha' honored with Teacher of the Year awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martha Ponce has worked at The Learning Experience in Oldsmar for five years. She teaches 2-year-olds in the school&rsquo;s twaddler classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beloved-miss-martha-honored-with-teacher-of-the-year-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beloved-miss-martha-honored-with-teacher-of-the-year-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Lawmakers react to AI data centers, and a closer look at property tax reform in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-react-to-ai-data-centers-and-a-closer-look-at-property-tax-reform-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-react-to-ai-data-centers-and-a-closer-look-at-property-tax-reform-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay could see later winter sunrises under daylight saving bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, a move that could change Tampa Bay sunrises and sunsets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-could-see-later-winter-sunrises-under-daylight-saving-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-could-see-later-winter-sunrises-under-daylight-saving-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising school supply costs increase financial strain on Tampa Bay families ahead of new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nonprofits are working to help struggling families by collecting school supply donations for the start of the new school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rising-school-supply-costs-increase-financial-strain-on-tampa-bay-families-ahead-of-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rising-school-supply-costs-increase-financial-strain-on-tampa-bay-families-ahead-of-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past, present and future of Dali collection in museum exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's set to open in the fall of 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/past-present-and-future-of-dali-collection-in-museum-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/past-present-and-future-of-dali-collection-in-museum-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete uses $6M lease from Ferg’s owner for rail-to-trail acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The section of rail corridor the city wants to purchase is .86 miles in length and costs $7 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-uses-6m-lease-from-fergs-owner-for-rail-to-trail-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-uses-6m-lease-from-fergs-owner-for-rail-to-trail-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' Caminero knocked out in second round of home run derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay slugger Junior Caminero came up a little short in his second attempt at a home run derby crown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-caminero-knocked-out-in-second-round-of-home-run-derby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-caminero-knocked-out-in-second-round-of-home-run-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free CANDO Tampa robotics camp sparks interest in STEM careers for underserved youth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Caribbean American National Development Organization (CANDO) hosted the robotics camp for students ages 9 to 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-cando-tampa-robotics-camp-sparks-interest-in-stem-careers-for-underserved-youth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-cando-tampa-robotics-camp-sparks-interest-in-stem-careers-for-underserved-youth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haines City officials say property tax amendment could cost $10 million yearly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haines City officials say a proposed state amendment increasing homestead property tax exemptions could cost the city $10 million a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-officials-say-property-tax-amendment-could-cost-10-million-yearly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-officials-say-property-tax-amendment-could-cost-10-million-yearly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-passes-bill-to-ditch-the-switch-and-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-passes-bill-to-ditch-the-switch-and-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC of Tampa says more people are seeking skilled trade training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CDC of Tampa says interest in skilled trades is growing as students seek hands-on training, lower-cost options and careers less vulnerable to AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cdc-of-tampa-says-more-people-are-seeking-skilled-trade-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cdc-of-tampa-says-more-people-are-seeking-skilled-trade-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28-year-old was among four occupants of a vehicle that stopped in the parking lot of a gas station and convenience store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-fleeing-immigration-officers-in-florida-is-struck-and-killed-by-tractor-trailer-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-fleeing-immigration-officers-in-florida-is-struck-and-killed-by-tractor-trailer-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX successfully launches latest Starlink mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 early Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-successfully-launches-latest-starlink-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-successfully-launches-latest-starlink-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s ‘Kumba’ to close after 33 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The park&rsquo;s iconic roller coaster will take its last launch on Aug. 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/busch-gardens-tampa-bays-kumba-to-close-after-33-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/busch-gardens-tampa-bays-kumba-to-close-after-33-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The measure is a must-pass package that would set military policy for the year and authorizes a pay raise for the troops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-democrats-block-1-trillion-defense-bill-in-protest-over-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-democrats-block-1-trillion-defense-bill-in-protest-over-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. military restores blockade in response to Iran's attacks on ships on Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president said Middle Eastern countries will instead make investment and trade deals with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-restores-blockade-in-response-to-irans-attacks-on-ships-on-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-restores-blockade-in-response-to-irans-attacks-on-ships-on-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, sworn in to finish his term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Graham, 71, died unexpectedly on Saturday in Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/darline-graham-sister-of-late-sen-lindsey-graham-sworn-in-to-finish-his-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/darline-graham-sister-of-late-sen-lindsey-graham-sworn-in-to-finish-his-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year-over-year inflation declined to 3.5%, down from 4.2% in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inflation-cools-more-than-expected-in-june-as-gas-costs-fall-underlying-prices-ease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inflation-cools-more-than-expected-in-june-as-gas-costs-fall-underlying-prices-ease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County in need of school crossing guards ahead of new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the first day of school just weeks away, the Hillsborough County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office is making one final push to hire school crossing guards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-in-need-of-school-crossing-guards-ahead-of-new-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-in-need-of-school-crossing-guards-ahead-of-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco leaders approve one-year moratorium on data center construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commissioners unanimously advanced the measure last month, and it passed unanimously again at Tuesday's meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-leaders-approve-one-year-moratorium-on-data-center-construction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-leaders-approve-one-year-moratorium-on-data-center-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking and riding paths installed at Bobby Jones Golf Course]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Sarasota have made it clear they want more green spaces and places to walk, and this is one of the projects making that happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/walking-and-riding-paths-installed-at-bobby-jones-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/walking-and-riding-paths-installed-at-bobby-jones-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays select shortstop Grady Emerson with first pick; draft 17 pitchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emerson, 18, was named the 2026 Gatorade National Player of the Year, given annually to the nation&rsquo;s top high school baseball player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-select-shortstop-grady-emerson-with-first-pick-draft-17-pitchers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-select-shortstop-grady-emerson-with-first-pick-draft-17-pitchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said on social media on Monday that the U.S. would charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-blockade-iran-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-will-charge-ships-for-safe-passage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-blockade-iran-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-will-charge-ships-for-safe-passage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death with uncertain agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham, 71, died Saturday evening after a tear in his aorta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-returns-to-washington-after-sen-lindsey-grahams-death-with-uncertain-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-returns-to-washington-after-sen-lindsey-grahams-death-with-uncertain-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shore Acres resiliency project receives $2 million state grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will reduce flooding for more than 350 homes in the lowest lying neighborhood in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/shore-acres-resiliency-project-receives-2-million-state-grant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/shore-acres-resiliency-project-receives-2-million-state-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida Democrats talk affordability in 2026 elections, and Republicans lead Democrats in voter registrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-democrats-talk-affordability-in-2026-elections-and-republicans-lead-democrats-in-voter-registrations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-democrats-talk-affordability-in-2026-elections-and-republicans-lead-democrats-in-voter-registrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-zealand-actor-sam-neill-known-for-jurassic-park-and-the-piano-dies-at-78-his-family-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-zealand-actor-sam-neill-known-for-jurassic-park-and-the-piano-dies-at-78-his-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melvin Azofeifa helps vets through Stairway for Heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melvin Azofeifa helps vets through Stairway for Heroes, which holds monthly outings and provides golf and fellowship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/melvin-azofeifa-helps-vets-through-stairway-for-heroes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/melvin-azofeifa-helps-vets-through-stairway-for-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teen counselors warn of mental health effects of too much screen time]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer break starts to wind down, many parents are still trying to limit their children&rsquo;s screen time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-teen-counselors-warn-of-mental-health-effects-of-too-much-screen-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-teen-counselors-warn-of-mental-health-effects-of-too-much-screen-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County court expanding to better serve growing population]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new administrative order established an additional family division in Florida&rsquo;s 10th Judicial Circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-court-expanding-to-better-serve-growing-population/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-court-expanding-to-better-serve-growing-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida agencies announce initiative to stop speeders]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDOT, Florida Highway Patrol, and local law enforcement are partnering up to increase enforcement and public education of speeding laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-agencies-announce-initiative-to-stop-speeders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-agencies-announce-initiative-to-stop-speeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays retire Longoria's number, but fall to Mariners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria had his No. 3 jersey retired in a pregame ceremony, one day after being inducted into the Rays&rsquo; Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-retire-longorias-number-but-fall-to-mariners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-retire-longorias-number-but-fall-to-mariners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First 3D-printed affordable home in Tampa nears completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The house is nearing completion in East Tampa, marking a milestone in both affordable housing and construction innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-3d-printed-affordable-home-in-tampa-nears-completion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-3d-printed-affordable-home-in-tampa-nears-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County receives grant as part of opioid fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manatee County has received $500,000 from the DCF after being recognized as Florida&rsquo;s top-performing county for reducing opioid-caused deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-receives-grant-as-part-of-opioid-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-receives-grant-as-part-of-opioid-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good chance of jellyfish effect during SpaceX launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcon 9 rocket will send up Starlink 10-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/good-chance-of-jellyfish-effect-during-spacex-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/good-chance-of-jellyfish-effect-during-spacex-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said on social media on Monday that the U.S. would charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-begins-new-iran-strikes-after-trump-says-ships-will-be-charged-to-use-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-begins-new-iran-strikes-after-trump-says-ships-will-be-charged-to-use-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot and killed by ICE in Maine was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the second time in a week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have used deadly force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-shot-and-killed-by-ice-in-maine-was-not-the-target-of-warrant-sen-angus-king-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-shot-and-killed-by-ice-in-maine-was-not-the-target-of-warrant-sen-angus-king-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ybor bar to host fundraiser for free children's book nonprofit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local bar is changing up its normal service, offering books for a local nonprofit on the menu for an upcoming event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ybor-bar-to-host-fundraiser-for-free-childrens-book-nonprofit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ybor-bar-to-host-fundraiser-for-free-childrens-book-nonprofit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redfin: Tampa leads nation in luxury home price growth as affluent buyers fuel demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa is leading the nation in luxury home price growth, highlighting a widening divide between high-end housing market and the rest of the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/redfin-tampa-leads-nation-in-luxury-home-price-growth-as-affluent-buyers-fuel-demand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/redfin-tampa-leads-nation-in-luxury-home-price-growth-as-affluent-buyers-fuel-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 50% of Florida families struggle to pay for basic necessities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report says a Florida family of four with two children in childcare must earn more than $106,000 a year to afford essentials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/about-50-of-florida-families-struggle-to-pay-for-basic-necessities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/about-50-of-florida-families-struggle-to-pay-for-basic-necessities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statements, police body camera video and other evidence had previously been withheld by federal officials in the killings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/minnesota-prosecutors-obtain-long-withheld-evidence-in-investigation-into-protest-shooting-deaths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/minnesota-prosecutors-obtain-long-withheld-evidence-in-investigation-into-protest-shooting-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City expands adult sports leagues as participation grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant City is expanding adult sports leagues, giving residents more ways to stay active, build skills and connect through recreation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-expands-adult-sports-leagues-as-participation-grows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-expands-adult-sports-leagues-as-participation-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham was a high-profile figure in global foreign policy before and during the Trump era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lindsey-graham-draws-tributes-for-his-support-of-ukraine-trans-atlantic-ties-and-israel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lindsey-graham-draws-tributes-for-his-support-of-ukraine-trans-atlantic-ties-and-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moffitt Dendritic Cell Trial brings hope for patients with cancer side effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leptomeningeal disease, or LMD, is an aggressive complication of cancer in which tumor cells spread to the brain and spinal cord.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/moffitt-dendritic-cell-trial-brings-hope-for-patients-with-cancer-side-effect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/moffitt-dendritic-cell-trial-brings-hope-for-patients-with-cancer-side-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church members respond to Pope Leo XIV excommunicating bishops from the Society of St. Pius X]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Diocese of Saint Petersburg said it was &ldquo;saddened by the recent actions taken by the Society of Saint Pius X."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/church-members-respond-to-pope-leo-xiv-excommunicating-bishops-from-the-society-of-st-pius-x/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/church-members-respond-to-pope-leo-xiv-excommunicating-bishops-from-the-society-of-st-pius-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TPA plans to bring more local businesses into upcoming Airside D]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Airside D rises at Tampa International Airport, local businesses and franchises are vying for storefronts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tpa-plans-to-bring-more-local-businesses-into-upcoming-airside-d/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tpa-plans-to-bring-more-local-businesses-into-upcoming-airside-d/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The office did not provide any additional details about the South Carolina Republican, who was 71 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sen-lindsey-graham-likely-died-after-aorta-rupture-medical-examiner-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sen-lindsey-graham-likely-died-after-aorta-rupture-medical-examiner-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. strikes Iran again as it tries to limit attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fighting raised new questions about the interim deal Iran and the U.S. reached on June 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-strikes-iran-again-as-it-tries-to-limit-attacks-on-ships-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-strikes-iran-again-as-it-tries-to-limit-attacks-on-ships-on-the-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female trucker changing the face of trucking with nonprofit and safety book]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to the trucking industry, women make up a small percentage, but a local truck driver and safety expert is trying to change that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/female-trucker-changing-the-face-of-trucking-with-nonprofit-and-safety-book/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/female-trucker-changing-the-face-of-trucking-with-nonprofit-and-safety-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evan Longoria honored ahead of Rays' 6-1 win over Mariners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evan Longoria was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/evan-longoria-honored-ahead-of-rays-6-1-win-over-mariners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/evan-longoria-honored-ahead-of-rays-6-1-win-over-mariners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president said he wouldn't sign the legislation to protest Congress' failure to pass the SAVE America Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bipartisan-housing-bill-becomes-law-without-trumps-signature/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bipartisan-housing-bill-becomes-law-without-trumps-signature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed, claims it struck vessel using 'unauthorized route']]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an &lsquo;unauthorized route&rsquo; was struck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed-claims-it-struck-vessel-using-unauthorized-route/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed-claims-it-struck-vessel-using-unauthorized-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens Iran after open calls for the U.S. leader's assassination during ayatollah's funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump made the threat on Truth Social, responding to Iranian threats against him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-threatens-iran-after-open-calls-for-the-us-leaders-assassination-during-ayatollahs-funeral/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-threatens-iran-after-open-calls-for-the-us-leaders-assassination-during-ayatollahs-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haitian-led initiative hopes World Cup momentum can help rebuild nation through soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders of PreHaCopa say Haiti's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has created a moment of unity and optimism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haitian-led-initiative-hopes-world-cup-momentum-can-help-rebuild-nation-through-soccer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haitian-led-initiative-hopes-world-cup-momentum-can-help-rebuild-nation-through-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF Health tests $42 at-home glaucoma screening technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors say the tool is designed to help patients monitor vision and seek care sooner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-health-tests-42-at-home-glaucoma-screening-technology/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-health-tests-42-at-home-glaucoma-screening-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First weekend of Pasco County Scallop Season gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The season runs through August 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-weekend-of-pasco-county-scallop-season-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-weekend-of-pasco-county-scallop-season-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craftline Remodeling, an ADU Builder in Tampa, Brings Architects and Designers In-House as New Florida Law Drives Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (TAMPA, Fla.) &mdash; Homeowners searching for an ADU builder in Tampa or St. Petersburg have a new reason to act and a full-service option in Craftline Remodeling, a licensed Florida design-build contractor (CBC1269114) that handles accessory dwelling units and garage conversions entirely in-house. Under Florida Senate Bill 184, which amended Florida Statute 163.31771 effective July 1, 2025, local governments are now required to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/craftline-remodeling-an-adu-builder-in-tampa-brings-architects-and-designers-in-house-as-new-florida-law-drives-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/craftline-remodeling-an-adu-builder-in-tampa-brings-architects-and-designers-in-house-as-new-florida-law-drives-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loaded Rays contingent readies for All-Star appearances]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Tampa Bay Rays near the All-Star break, the team is headed there with its highest number of honored mid-season players in almost two decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/loaded-rays-contingent-readies-for-all-star-appearances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/loaded-rays-contingent-readies-for-all-star-appearances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuelan community to gather in Tampa for mental health support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venezuelan organizers in Tampa are hosting a free mental health gathering Saturday to help families process last month&rsquo;s earthquake together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/venezuelan-community-to-gather-in-tampa-for-mental-health-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/venezuelan-community-to-gather-in-tampa-for-mental-health-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodson African American Museum reopens after months-long renovation project]]></title><description><![CDATA[After closing its doors in January for a large-scale renovation project, the Woodson museum is back open starting Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/woodson-african-american-museum-reopens-after-months-long-renovation-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/woodson-african-american-museum-reopens-after-months-long-renovation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum donation turns into hazmat situation in Brooksville]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as a donation to a historical museum turned into a hazardous material situation Friday in Hernando County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/museum-donation-turns-into-hazmat-situation-in-brooksville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/museum-donation-turns-into-hazmat-situation-in-brooksville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he won't sign housing bill, which could become law at midnight anyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president said he is protesting Congress' failure to pass the SAVE America Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-he-wont-sign-housing-bill-which-could-become-law-at-midnight-anyway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-he-wont-sign-housing-bill-which-could-become-law-at-midnight-anyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County the latest to put a pause on data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarasota County will use the next 12 months to look into the potential impacts of data centers and come up with a long-term solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-the-latest-to-put-a-pause-on-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-the-latest-to-put-a-pause-on-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida's 2026 Python Challenge underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hunters will have until 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, to remove Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-2026-python-challenge-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-2026-python-challenge-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boley Centers receives $1M state grant for St. Pete campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boley Centers will use the state grant to support critical infrastructure improvements at the Mary R. Koenig Center campus in St. Petersburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boley-centers-receives-1m-state-grant-for-st-pete-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boley-centers-receives-1m-state-grant-for-st-pete-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: U.S. Senate candidates prepare to face off in August primary, and elections officials send out vote-by-mail ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-us-senate-candidates-prepare-to-face-off-in-august-primary-and-elections-officials-send-out-vote-by-mail-ballots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-us-senate-candidates-prepare-to-face-off-in-august-primary-and-elections-officials-send-out-vote-by-mail-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national median sales price increased 1.8% in June from a year earlier to $440,600.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-home-prices-hit-an-all-time-high-as-sales-slow-and-mortgage-rates-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-home-prices-hit-an-all-time-high-as-sales-slow-and-mortgage-rates-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Otters, penguins and plenty of splash: Chase Sanctuary offers one-of-a-kind swim encounters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chase Sanctuary gives guests the opportunity to swim with otters and African penguins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/otters-penguins-and-plenty-of-splash-chase-sanctuary-offers-one-of-a-kind-swim-encounters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/otters-penguins-and-plenty-of-splash-chase-sanctuary-offers-one-of-a-kind-swim-encounters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New workforce housing complex in Bradenton aimed at helping hometown heroes and first responders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nest Apartments in Bradenton offers below-average rents and priority access for teachers, first responders and health care workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-workforce-housing-complex-in-bradenton-aimed-at-helping-hometown-heroes-and-first-responders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-workforce-housing-complex-in-bradenton-aimed-at-helping-hometown-heroes-and-first-responders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernando County officials say airport improvements could provide major economic boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $13.6 million federal grant will convert an old Brooksville airport runway into a taxiway, opening land for business growth in Hernando County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-officials-say-airport-improvements-could-provide-major-economic-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-officials-say-airport-improvements-could-provide-major-economic-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDOT announces Howard Frankland Bridge closures for next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will last from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-announces-howard-frankland-bridge-closures-for-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-announces-howard-frankland-bridge-closures-for-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Avenue in St. Pete could become more walkable with wider sidewalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership is helping to lead a public-private effort along Central Avenue to make it more walkable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/central-avenue-in-st-pete-could-become-more-walkable-with-wider-sidewalks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/central-avenue-in-st-pete-could-become-more-walkable-with-wider-sidewalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews draining Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump has blamed the peeling of the pool's coating on vandals, though critics allege it's from shoddy repair work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-draining-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-again-as-part-of-trumps-troubled-revamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-draining-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-again-as-part-of-trumps-troubled-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime state senator Jack Latvala dies at 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Florida senator that represented Pinellas County for several years has died. Jack Latvala was 74.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/longtime-state-senator-jack-latvala-dies-at-74/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/longtime-state-senator-jack-latvala-dies-at-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida's updated Live Local Act takes effect, expanding affordable housing opportunities while fueling local debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida's latest changes to the Live Local Act took effect July 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-updated-live-local-act-takes-effect-expanding-affordable-housing-opportunities-while-fueling-local-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-updated-live-local-act-takes-effect-expanding-affordable-housing-opportunities-while-fueling-local-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New data shows Suncoast families need at least $100,000 to support their households]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girls Inc. and United Way Suncoast are working to help families over the summer who fall below the ALICE threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-data-shows-suncoast-families-need-at-least-100000-to-support-their-households/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-data-shows-suncoast-families-need-at-least-100000-to-support-their-households/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haines City water limits puts data center plan on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say the potential project is still in a preliminary phase and would still have to go through a lengthy review process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-water-limits-puts-data-center-plan-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-water-limits-puts-data-center-plan-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater Marine Aquarium works to give sea turtles a fighting chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clearwater Marine Aquarium specializes in conservation efforts, most notably highlighted by its Sea Turtle Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-marine-aquarium-works-to-give-sea-turtles-a-fighting-chance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-marine-aquarium-works-to-give-sea-turtles-a-fighting-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: A federal appeals court blocks Florida's 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Act, and a longtime state senator passes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-a-federal-appeals-court-blocks-floridas-stop-woke-act-and-a-longtime-state-senator-passes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-a-federal-appeals-court-blocks-floridas-stop-woke-act-and-a-longtime-state-senator-passes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulberry invests in historic Gem Theater as city grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mulberry&rsquo;s historic Gem Theater is drawing new investment and performances as city leaders work to make the arts a community hub amid growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mulberry-invests-in-historic-gem-theater-as-city-grows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mulberry-invests-in-historic-gem-theater-as-city-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater candidate forum expected to draw hundreds ahead of primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMPLIFY Clearwater and the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-candidate-forum-expected-to-draw-hundreds-ahead-of-primaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-candidate-forum-expected-to-draw-hundreds-ahead-of-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unusual flight arrangement raised fresh security questions about the new aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-flies-partway-home-from-turkey-in-an-old-air-force-one-not-the-new-qatari-gifted-jet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-flies-partway-home-from-turkey-in-an-old-air-force-one-not-the-new-qatari-gifted-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler earned three Grammy nominations and represented Britain at Eurovision in 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bonnie-tyler-who-topped-the-charts-with-epic-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-has-died-at-75/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bonnie-tyler-who-topped-the-charts-with-epic-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-has-died-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay Area's Global Baseball Initiative headed to Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team has held fundraisers for equipment needed for the team in Porcia, to one day help them build a field of their own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-areas-global-baseball-initiative-headed-to-italy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-areas-global-baseball-initiative-headed-to-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing bill awaits Trump's decision as deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters say the measure could help lower housing costs and expand opportunities for some of the nation's most vulnerable residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/housing-bill-awaits-trumps-decision-as-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/housing-bill-awaits-trumps-decision-as-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach receives $5.3M in state grants for projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The projects include building a new fire station, fixing leaky sewer pipes in Pass-a-Grille and the Boca Ciega Drive reconstruction project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-receives-53m-in-state-grants-for-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-receives-53m-in-state-grants-for-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stomach parasite illnesses reported in Hillsborough County]]></title><description><![CDATA[HCA Florida Brandon Hospital says two cyclosporiasis cases have been identified in Hillsborough County amid a multistate rise tied to produce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stomach-parasite-illnesses-reported-in-hillsborough-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stomach-parasite-illnesses-reported-in-hillsborough-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees thump Rays, 12-4, as teams split four-game series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays maintained a four-game lead over the Yankees in the American League East with the series split.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yankees-thump-rays-12-4-as-teams-split-four-game-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yankees-thump-rays-12-4-as-teams-split-four-game-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday's appeared bigger all around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-exchange-more-attacks-across-the-mideast-threatening-ceasefire-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-exchange-more-attacks-across-the-mideast-threatening-ceasefire-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough school district celebrates earning 'A' grade from state]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state released school and district grades, and for the first time in more than a decade, Hillsborough Schools has earned an &ldquo;A&rdquo; district grade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-district-celebrates-earning-a-grade-from-state/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-district-celebrates-earning-a-grade-from-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater Fire &amp; Rescue launches recruitment program]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new recruitment program, paramedics are getting paid to get the training they need to become fire medics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-fire-amp-rescue-launches-recruitment-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-fire-amp-rescue-launches-recruitment-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Niño continues to strengthen]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o is expected to strengthen this summer and impact the 2026 hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/el-nio-continues-to-strengthen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/el-nio-continues-to-strengthen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Sector Posts 8.72-percent Q2 Growth as June 2026 Planned Projects Reach 162]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads&rsquo; June 2026 report on planned capital project spending shows continued momentum in the Industrial Manufacturing sector, with 162 new projects tracked with Q2 quarter growth of 8.72%. The Firm&rsquo;s research, which spans North American facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization efforts, identified 20 projects valued at $100 million or more, led by a $5 billion manufacturing and warehouse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-industrial-manufacturing-sector-posts-872-percent-q2-growth-as-june-2026-planned-projects-reach-162/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-industrial-manufacturing-sector-posts-872-percent-q2-growth-as-june-2026-planned-projects-reach-162/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater’s BayCare Sound hosting All Elite Wrestling]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is putting on a show at the outdoor venue Wednesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwaters-baycare-sound-hosting-all-elite-wrestling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwaters-baycare-sound-hosting-all-elite-wrestling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipes: Hamilton's Kitchen's Crab Cakes &amp; Tofu Fritters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caribbean twists on Southern-style cuisine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/recipes-hamiltons-kitchens-crab-cakes-amp-tofu-fritters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/recipes-hamiltons-kitchens-crab-cakes-amp-tofu-fritters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat the Yankees 3-0 to extend AL East lead to 5 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays beat the Yankees 3-0 to extend AL East lead to 5 games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-the-yankees-3-0-to-extend-al-east-lead-to-5-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-the-yankees-3-0-to-extend-al-east-lead-to-5-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After three natural disasters, Dunedin business celebrates new milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[An EF-2 tornado in October 2023 was the first in a string of natural disasters that forced The Gym in Dunedin to rebuild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-three-natural-disasters-dunedin-business-celebrates-new-milestone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-three-natural-disasters-dunedin-business-celebrates-new-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. markets retreat, oil prices jump more than 5% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Futures for the S&amp;P 500 were down 0.7% before the opening bell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-markets-retreat-oil-prices-jump-more-than-5-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-markets-retreat-oil-prices-jump-more-than-5-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays release indoor renderings of proposed new baseball stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday gave a glimpse of what the inside of their new stadium in Tampa could look like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-release-indoor-renderings-of-proposed-new-baseball-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-release-indoor-renderings-of-proposed-new-baseball-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete city council will vote on temporary dock for Tampa Bay Ferry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Ferry agreement includes $324,000 for a temporary dock near The Vinoy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-city-council-will-vote-on-temporary-dock-for-tampa-bay-ferry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-city-council-will-vote-on-temporary-dock-for-tampa-bay-ferry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seymore strikes out 12 as Rays beat Yankees 6-4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit home runs in the fourth inning and Ian Seymour struck out 12 as the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seymore-strikes-out-12-as-rays-beat-yankees-6-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seymore-strikes-out-12-as-rays-beat-yankees-6-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County after school program filling up quickly ahead of new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time is running out for parents to take advantage of a cheaper alternative for after-school programs this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-after-school-program-filling-up-quickly-ahead-of-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-after-school-program-filling-up-quickly-ahead-of-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasting Manatee extends application deadline for Home Recovery program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next pop-up event for residents to attend and learn more will be Thursday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Myakka Community Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lasting-manatee-extends-application-deadline-for-home-recovery-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lasting-manatee-extends-application-deadline-for-home-recovery-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City Parks and Recreation  installs weather alert system at athletic facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant City is using a new Perry Weather alert system at athletic facilities to warn visitors about lightning, heat and storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-parks-and-recreation-installs-weather-alert-system-at-athletic-facilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-parks-and-recreation-installs-weather-alert-system-at-athletic-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 juveniles, 1 adult charged in Clearwater 'teen takeover']]></title><description><![CDATA[Four of the six suspects are still being sought by authorities. The incident happened on May 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-juveniles-1-adult-charged-in-clearwater-teen-takeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/5-juveniles-1-adult-charged-in-clearwater-teen-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo announces expansion to Tampa, three other cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo has already launched in two other cities in Florida, Miami and Orlando.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/waymo-announces-expansion-to-tampa-three-other-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/waymo-announces-expansion-to-tampa-three-other-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The price for a barrel of Brent crude climbed 5.2% to $78.02 and briefly topped $80 on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oil-prices-rise-and-stocks-drop-worldwide-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oil-prices-rise-and-stocks-drop-worldwide-after-trump-says-ceasefire-with-iran-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew gives advice to Artemis III]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew shared some advice to the Artemis III as they pass the baton on to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-gives-advice-to-artemis-iii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-gives-advice-to-artemis-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk Fire Rescue opens multimillion dollar training center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say the new training center in Winter Haven will help recruits better prepare for real-life emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-fire-rescue-opens-multimillion-dollar-training-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-fire-rescue-opens-multimillion-dollar-training-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steps to Recovery to add beds for veterans battling substance abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Port Richey nonprofit that supports veterans recovering from substance use disorder is expanding the number of people it serves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/steps-to-recovery-to-add-beds-for-veterans-battling-substance-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/steps-to-recovery-to-add-beds-for-veterans-battling-substance-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missouri hoops recruit Toni Bryant is elevating his game with the help of pilates]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the top recruits in the nation is using a unique workout to make him better on the basketball court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/missouri-hoops-recruit-toni-bryant-is-elevating-his-game-with-the-help-of-pilates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/missouri-hoops-recruit-toni-bryant-is-elevating-his-game-with-the-help-of-pilates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins July 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month long tax-free holiday ends Aug. 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-begins-july-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-begins-july-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judges deny request to return Trump’s name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[They said the request&ldquo;failed to show how they will be irreparably injured&rdquo; if Trump&rsquo;s name remains off the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judges-deny-request-to-return-trumps-name-to-kennedy-center-pending-an-appeal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judges-deny-request-to-return-trumps-name-to-kennedy-center-pending-an-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County gets $29.4M grant for Hurricane Milton-damaged creeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County to use a $29.4 million federal grant to repair creeks damaged by Hurricane Milton, including Joe&rsquo;s Creek in St. Petersburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-gets-294m-grant-for-hurricane-milton-damaged-creeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-gets-294m-grant-for-hurricane-milton-damaged-creeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publix frozen blueberries recalled over E. coli risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall includes frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries with a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/publix-frozen-blueberries-recalled-over-e-coli-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/publix-frozen-blueberries-recalled-over-e-coli-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump warns Iran that U.S. is preparing for more strikes after saying ceasefire is over]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president threatened to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-warns-iran-that-us-is-preparing-for-more-strikes-after-saying-ceasefire-is-over-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-warns-iran-that-us-is-preparing-for-more-strikes-after-saying-ceasefire-is-over-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump warns Iran that US is preparing for more strikes after saying ceasefire is over]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president threatened to strike Iran's civilian infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-warns-iran-that-us-is-preparing-for-more-strikes-after-saying-ceasefire-is-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-warns-iran-that-us-is-preparing-for-more-strikes-after-saying-ceasefire-is-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zephyrhills woman shares her love of horses and riding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laney Gawarecki is the owner of Southern Dream Farm. She trains horses and teaches horseback riding lessons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zephyrhills-woman-shares-her-love-of-horses-and-riding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zephyrhills-woman-shares-her-love-of-horses-and-riding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doing the laundry, 1800s style at Manatee Village Historical Park in Bradenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want your children to experience life in the late 1800s? On The Town has a look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/doing-the-laundry-1800s-style-at-manatee-village-historical-park-in-bradenton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/doing-the-laundry-1800s-style-at-manatee-village-historical-park-in-bradenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detailed construction ramps up along Tampa's West Riverwalk extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Tampa officials are giving a closer look into the complex nature of the West Riverwalk Extension construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detailed-construction-ramps-up-along-tampas-west-riverwalk-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detailed-construction-ramps-up-along-tampas-west-riverwalk-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community asked to help shape Tampa’s Black History Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The permanent gallery for the Tampa Black History Museum is slated to be completed by June 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-asked-to-help-shape-tampas-black-history-museum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-asked-to-help-shape-tampas-black-history-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book bus helps Pinellas County students combat summer learning slide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research has shown that students can lose one to three months of learning progress during the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/book-bus-helps-pinellas-county-students-combat-summer-learning-slide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/book-bus-helps-pinellas-county-students-combat-summer-learning-slide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking changes in Sarasota: What residents need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parking spot in downtown Sarasota can be hard to come by. And there are new rules for residents to be aware of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/parking-changes-in-sarasota-what-residents-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/parking-changes-in-sarasota-what-residents-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people injured in possible lightning strikes in Pasco County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were taken to area hospitals Monday afternoon after separate lightning strike incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-people-injured-in-possible-lightning-strikes-in-pasco-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-people-injured-in-possible-lightning-strikes-in-pasco-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies gives update on response to Venezuelan earthquakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies spoke with Spectrum News about its assistance in Venezuela.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/international-federation-of-red-cross-and-red-crescent-societies-gives-update-on-response-to-venezuelan-earthquakes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/international-federation-of-red-cross-and-red-crescent-societies-gives-update-on-response-to-venezuelan-earthquakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Central Command said American forces launched the strikes &ldquo;to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-after-three-ships-were-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-launches-new-strikes-against-iran-after-three-ships-were-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Pride leaders say future events may look different]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Pete Pride says it raised $40,000 after a public call for donations, but leaders say a remaining budget gap could reshape future events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-pride-leaders-say-future-events-may-look-different/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-pride-leaders-say-future-events-may-look-different/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. carries out another round of strikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president has repeatedly threatened to escalate strikes against Iran, only to pull back after claiming diplomatic progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-carries-out-another-round-of-strikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-carries-out-another-round-of-strikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland officials seek cause of 85,000-gallon raw sewage spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers were able to isolate the issue and get the sewage to flow into retention ponds. No nearby houses or businesses were affected by the spill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-officials-seek-cause-of-85000-gallon-raw-sewage-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-officials-seek-cause-of-85000-gallon-raw-sewage-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Treasury issued the 60-day license last month, waiving sanctions on Iranian oil as part of an interim agreement to end the fighting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/3-tankers-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-revokes-license-authorizing-sale-of-iranian-oil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/3-tankers-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-revokes-license-authorizing-sale-of-iranian-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All boys summer camp helps close literacy achievement gap over summer months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camp Read Strong takes a fun approach to reading with all kinds of hands on activities that incorporate reading and reading comprehension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/all-boys-summer-camp-helps-close-literacy-achievement-gap-over-summer-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/all-boys-summer-camp-helps-close-literacy-achievement-gap-over-summer-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise oncology helping cancer patients stay strong through treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BayCare launched an Exercise Oncology program in 2025. It is for patients at any point in their cancer journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exercise-oncology-helping-cancer-patients-stay-strong-through-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exercise-oncology-helping-cancer-patients-stay-strong-through-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump's insistence that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark is renewing tensions in Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-again-demands-greenland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nato-unveils-billions-in-arms-deals-to-prove-its-firepower-as-trump-again-demands-greenland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.A.C.K. Camp returns for 29th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s an annual day camp for kids with disabilities that other camps can&rsquo;t accommodate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pack-camp-returns-for-29th-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pack-camp-returns-for-29th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Jay Collins talks about James Fishback lawsuit, and Amendment 3 faces another lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-jay-collins-talks-about-james-fishback-lawsuit-and-amendment-3-faces-another-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-jay-collins-talks-about-james-fishback-lawsuit-and-amendment-3-faces-another-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete launches swimsuit drive for youth in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[All donations will be given to families in need and there are 10 locations you can donate to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-launches-swimsuit-drive-for-youth-in-need/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-launches-swimsuit-drive-for-youth-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Send your name to space on the Nancy Grace Roman telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[People have to go to a NASA website and submit their name and email. The submitted names are placed on an SD card attached to the telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/send-your-name-to-space-on-the-nancy-grace-roman-telescope/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/send-your-name-to-space-on-the-nancy-grace-roman-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump defends calling FIFA president about U.S. star Balogun's suspension in World Cup; Belgium appealing reversal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun one-game suspension was lifted Sunday, allowing him to play in Monday night's match against Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-defends-calling-fifa-president-about-us-star-baloguns-suspension-in-world-cup-belgium-appealing-reversal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-defends-calling-fifa-president-about-us-star-baloguns-suspension-in-world-cup-belgium-appealing-reversal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans&rsquo; defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/belgium-beats-us-4-1-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-taking-advantage-of-defensive-lapses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/belgium-beats-us-4-1-to-reach-world-cup-quarterfinals-taking-advantage-of-defensive-lapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa parent concerned with increased traffic on West Shore Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tampa dad says he no longer feels safe driving on West Shore Boulevard, especially now that he&rsquo;s teaching his kids to drive and how to make turns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-parent-concerned-with-increased-traffic-on-west-shore-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-parent-concerned-with-increased-traffic-on-west-shore-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's reversal allowing USA's Balogun to play in World Cup; UEFA calls it 'incomprehensible']]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA is letting the forward play Monday despite getting a red card in his previous game. President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/belgian-federation-to-challenge-fifas-reversal-allowing-usas-balogun-to-play-in-world-cup-uefa-calls-it-incomprehensible/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/belgian-federation-to-challenge-fifas-reversal-allowing-usas-balogun-to-play-in-world-cup-uefa-calls-it-incomprehensible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays starter Griffin Jax (4-6) retired the first 13 Yankees batters he faced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/caballero-hits-2-homers-schlittler-pitches-8-innings-as-the-yankees-beat-the-rays-5-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/caballero-hits-2-homers-schlittler-pitches-8-innings-as-the-yankees-beat-the-rays-5-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors argue man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-day preliminary hearing that begins Monday will mark the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/prosecutors-argue-man-accused-of-killing-charlie-kirk-should-stand-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/prosecutors-argue-man-accused-of-killing-charlie-kirk-should-stand-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data center developer addresses public as Lakeland considers moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Companies US, Inc. developer says the company wants to be a partner with the city of Lakeland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/data-center-developer-addresses-public-as-lakeland-considers-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/data-center-developer-addresses-public-as-lakeland-considers-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final vote scheduled this week to approve new John’s Pass hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madeira Beach city commissioners are scheduled to take a final vote on Wednesday to approve the new $150 million John's Pass hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/final-vote-scheduled-this-week-to-approve-new-johns-pass-hotel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/final-vote-scheduled-this-week-to-approve-new-johns-pass-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland to have public hearing on data center pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakeland residents will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed data center moratorium as city leaders review Project Swan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-to-have-public-hearing-on-data-center-pause/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-to-have-public-hearing-on-data-center-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rehab to Restore Hope for Veterans' brings more housing to Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization focuses on keeping veteran housing in areas they need, like close to Tampa&rsquo;s VA hospital and other resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rehab-to-restore-hope-for-veterans-brings-more-housing-to-tampa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rehab-to-restore-hope-for-veterans-brings-more-housing-to-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough officials highlight importance of half-penny sales tax through summer school projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough voters will decide whether to renew Hillsborough Schools' half-penny sales tax, which funded $97 million in school improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-officials-highlight-importance-of-half-penny-sales-tax-through-summer-school-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-officials-highlight-importance-of-half-penny-sales-tax-through-summer-school-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida POLY to add several sports programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Build it and they will come. Florida Poly is counting on it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-poly-to-add-several-sports-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-poly-to-add-several-sports-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after tree falls on Zephyrhills home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies and a crew from the Pasco County Fire Rescue responded and said the person died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/1-dead-after-tree-falls-on-zephyrhills-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/1-dead-after-tree-falls-on-zephyrhills-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Trump defends calling FIFA president about U.S. star's suspension, and treasury secretary talks Trump Accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-defends-calling-fifa-president-about-us-stars-suspension-and-treasury-secretary-talks-trump-accounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-defends-calling-fifa-president-about-us-stars-suspension-and-treasury-secretary-talks-trump-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Trump administration says it has abandoned plans for new Harriet Tubman $20 bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has dropped a 10-year-old plan to put the face of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exclusive-trump-administration-says-it-has-abandoned-plans-for-new-harriet-tubman-20-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exclusive-trump-administration-says-it-has-abandoned-plans-for-new-harriet-tubman-20-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AARP awards more than $55,000 to Tampa Bay organizations to help older adults age safely at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research consistently shows that older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aarp-awards-more-than-55000-to-tampa-bay-organizations-to-help-older-adults-age-safely-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aarp-awards-more-than-55000-to-tampa-bay-organizations-to-help-older-adults-age-safely-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/obamacare-rolls-shrank-dramatically-in-many-states-over-the-past-year-new-federal-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/obamacare-rolls-shrank-dramatically-in-many-states-over-the-past-year-new-federal-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County Pastor Taiwan Simmons advocates for men's mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastor Taiwan Simmons recently produced a play called "Little Man Inside" to help other men deal with past trauma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-pastor-taiwan-simmons-advocates-for-mens-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-pastor-taiwan-simmons-advocates-for-mens-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At evidence hearing, former officer describes finding 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirk's parents and widow, Erika Kirk, were in the courtroom for the first time since the case began, along with Donald Trump Jr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/at-evidence-hearing-former-officer-describes-finding-sniper-pad-on-nearby-rooftop-after-charlie-kirk-assassination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/at-evidence-hearing-former-officer-describes-finding-sniper-pad-on-nearby-rooftop-after-charlie-kirk-assassination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare car display in Washington D.C.'s Union Station&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A limited time car exhibit is inside Washington, D.C.'s Union Station and will be there through July 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rare-car-display-in-washington-dcs-union-stationnbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rare-car-display-in-washington-dcs-union-stationnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa student earns national recognition for inventing new anxiety medication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Park created a new anxiety medication using tarantula venom, an invention he was nationally recognized for this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-student-earns-national-recognition-for-inventing-new-anxiety-medication/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-student-earns-national-recognition-for-inventing-new-anxiety-medication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success at Sarasota's Heroes Village leads to plans for more veterans affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heroes Village, Sarasota County's first affordable housing program for veterans, is where one veteran says it saved him in more ways than one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/success-at-sarasotas-heroes-village-leads-to-plans-for-more-veterans-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/success-at-sarasotas-heroes-village-leads-to-plans-for-more-veterans-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AARP grants support age-friendly projects across Tampa Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[AARP funding will add signs, QR code maps and handrails to Gulfport&rsquo;s walking trail, making the route easier to navigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aarp-grants-support-age-friendly-projects-across-tampa-bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aarp-grants-support-age-friendly-projects-across-tampa-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Police honor fallen officer killed 25 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Master Police Officer Lois Marrero was shot and killed trying to catch a bank robbery suspect. She was 40 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-police-honor-fallen-officer-killed-25-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-police-honor-fallen-officer-killed-25-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump defends calling FIFA president about U.S. star Balogun's suspension in World Cup; Belgium's appeal denied]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun one-game suspension was lifted Sunday, allowing him to play in Monday night's match against Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-defends-calling-fifa-president-about-us-star-baloguns-suspension-in-world-cup-belgiums-appeal-denied/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-defends-calling-fifa-president-about-us-star-baloguns-suspension-in-world-cup-belgiums-appeal-denied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland considering pause on data center development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakeland residents weighed in Monday morning on a proposed data center moratorium as city leaders review Project Swan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-considering-pause-on-data-center-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-considering-pause-on-data-center-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most incredible nation ever to exist': America celebrates 250 years of independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the East Coast, a heat wave was a concern during the day; by nighttime, the threat shifted to storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/most-incredible-nation-ever-to-exist-america-celebrates-250-years-of-independence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/most-incredible-nation-ever-to-exist-america-celebrates-250-years-of-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[That's according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who faced new questions on Sunday about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-administration-wont-seek-new-bids-to-repair-the-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-administration-wont-seek-new-bids-to-repair-the-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup moment hopefully becomes a youth soccer movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The success of the World Cup in America could result in bigger participation numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/world-cup-moment-hopefully-becomes-a-youth-soccer-movement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/world-cup-moment-hopefully-becomes-a-youth-soccer-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg animal shelter expansion delayed after DeSantis veto]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Friends of Strays Animal Shelter did not get the $2 million in state appropriations it requested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-animal-shelter-expansion-delayed-after-desantis-veto/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-animal-shelter-expansion-delayed-after-desantis-veto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartow plans first story trail behind public library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bartow&rsquo;s first story trail will bring reading outdoors behind the public library, adding stations, play features and gathering space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-plans-first-story-trail-behind-public-library/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-plans-first-story-trail-behind-public-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF researching Antarctic sea squirt that could be tool in fight against melanoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers say a sea squirt only found in Antarctica produces a substance shown to kill melanoma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-researching-antarctic-sea-squirt-that-could-be-tool-in-fight-against-melanoma/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-researching-antarctic-sea-squirt-that-could-be-tool-in-fight-against-melanoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite ridership gains, Brightline working through billions in debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brightline says riders should not be concerned about any changes to service and says it continues to see strong demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/despite-ridership-gains-brightline-working-through-billions-in-debt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/despite-ridership-gains-brightline-working-through-billions-in-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most incredible nation ever to exist': Nation celebrates 250th anniversary of American independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the East Coast, a heat wave was a concern during the day; by nighttime, the threat shifted to storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/most-incredible-nation-ever-to-exist-nation-celebrates-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:56:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/most-incredible-nation-ever-to-exist-nation-celebrates-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. forward to play vs. Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision by world soccer governing body FIFA draw praise from President Donald Trump and condemnation from Belgian soccer officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/folarin-baloguns-1-game-ban-suspended-by-fifa-allowing-us-forward-to-play-vs-belgium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/folarin-baloguns-1-game-ban-suspended-by-fifa-allowing-us-forward-to-play-vs-belgium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers take to Ben T Davis Beach for After the 4th Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of volunteers picked through boxes of fireworks and overflowing trash cans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-take-to-ben-t-davis-beach-for-after-the-4th-cleanup-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-take-to-ben-t-davis-beach-for-after-the-4th-cleanup-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers take to Ben T. Davis Beach for After the 4th Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of volunteers picked through boxes of fireworks and overflowing trash cans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-take-to-ben-t-davis-beach-for-after-the-4th-cleanup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-take-to-ben-t-davis-beach-for-after-the-4th-cleanup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Minions &amp; Monsters' tops Fourth of July holiday box office, barely beating 'Toy Story 5']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minions have taken down &ldquo;Toy Story 5" at the July Fourth weekend box office, but not by much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/minions-amp-monsters-tops-fourth-of-july-holiday-box-office-barely-beating-toy-story-5/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/minions-amp-monsters-tops-fourth-of-july-holiday-box-office-barely-beating-toy-story-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAA activates its ‘Tow To Go’ program for Fourth of July celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service is available now through Monday, July 6 at 6 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aaa-activates-its-tow-to-go-program-for-fourth-of-july-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aaa-activates-its-tow-to-go-program-for-fourth-of-july-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The signing of the Declaration of Independence is being marked in myriad ways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fireworks-heat-and-politics-america-celebrates-its-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fireworks-heat-and-politics-america-celebrates-its-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta donates AI glasses to blind veterans in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta says they will donate 130,000 pairs of AI glasses to blind veterans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/meta-donates-ai-glasses-to-blind-veterans-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/meta-donates-ai-glasses-to-blind-veterans-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands kick off Fourth of July at St. Pete Pier Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands joined the annual St. Pete Pier Run on the Fourth of July, marking the holiday with fitness, food and community support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/thousands-kick-off-fourth-of-july-at-st-pete-pier-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/thousands-kick-off-fourth-of-july-at-st-pete-pier-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much will your July 4th cookout cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it be big cuts of meat, fresh produce, or pizza dough, whatever you&rsquo;re serving this July 4th is likely more expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-much-will-your-july-4th-cookout-cost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-much-will-your-july-4th-cookout-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida law now requires restaurants to disclose service charges before customer’s order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The law took effect July 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-law-now-requires-restaurants-to-disclose-service-charges-before-customers-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-law-now-requires-restaurants-to-disclose-service-charges-before-customers-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortes, Caminero hit HRs, Rays beat Astros 3-1 for 9th straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays have homered in a season-high eight consecutive games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fortes-caminero-hit-hrs-rays-beat-astros-3-1-for-9th-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fortes-caminero-hit-hrs-rays-beat-astros-3-1-for-9th-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal River plans 4th of July fireworks bash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city is promising vendors, live music and numerous free events for kids. The event will culminate at 9 p.m. with fireworks over Kings Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-plans-4th-of-july-fireworks-bash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-plans-4th-of-july-fireworks-bash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former White House Chef serving up meals inspired by past presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former White House chef turned local executive chef, Will Artley is serving up meals at a Clearwater Beach hotel restaurant, fit for a president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-white-house-chef-serving-up-meals-inspired-by-past-presidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-white-house-chef-serving-up-meals-inspired-by-past-presidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland celebrates Fourth of July early with Red White and Kaboom event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakeland&rsquo;s Red White and Kaboom returns July 3 at Lake Mirror with food, performances and fireworks, plus reminders on parking and heat safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-celebrates-fourth-of-july-early-with-red-white-and-kaboom-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-celebrates-fourth-of-july-early-with-red-white-and-kaboom-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Age veterans inspire younger generation Scouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Bay area scouts served as lifeguards during the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Veterans Golden Age Games water events in Dunedin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/golden-age-veterans-inspire-younger-generation-scouts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/golden-age-veterans-inspire-younger-generation-scouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa watch party brings World Cup fans together for holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The watch party included people from both countries who call Tampa home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-watch-party-brings-world-cup-fans-together-for-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-watch-party-brings-world-cup-fans-together-for-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Tampa partnership aims to expand affordable home ownership through infill development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will bring four single-family homes to vacant land along West Spruce Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/west-tampa-partnership-aims-to-expand-affordable-home-ownership-through-infill-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/west-tampa-partnership-aims-to-expand-affordable-home-ownership-through-infill-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relative remembers forgotten soldier of the American Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Cunningham said his great, great, great, great, great grandfather Henry Dorton fought in the American Revolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/relative-remembers-forgotten-soldier-of-the-american-revolution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/relative-remembers-forgotten-soldier-of-the-american-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Haven official says city could lose millions under property tax exemption plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter Haven officials say a proposed homestead property tax exemption could cut more than $10 million a year from the city&rsquo;s general fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-official-says-city-could-lose-millions-under-property-tax-exemption-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-official-says-city-could-lose-millions-under-property-tax-exemption-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa-based solar streetlight company helping communities stay in the light after storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new lights are completely solar-powered, meaning they don't have to connect to the energy grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-based-solar-streetlight-company-helping-communities-stay-in-the-light-after-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-based-solar-streetlight-company-helping-communities-stay-in-the-light-after-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing the seashore with nesting seabirds made easier by education-driven outreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourth of July festivities add another layer of potential danger to the skimmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sharing-the-seashore-with-nesting-seabirds-made-easier-by-education-driven-outreach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sharing-the-seashore-with-nesting-seabirds-made-easier-by-education-driven-outreach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing the seashore with nesting sea birds made easier by education-driven outreach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourth of July festivities add another layer of potential danger to the skimmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sharing-the-seashore-with-nesting-sea-birds-made-easier-by-education-driven-outreach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sharing-the-seashore-with-nesting-sea-birds-made-easier-by-education-driven-outreach/</guid></item></channel></rss>