<?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>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Class Valuation and Makena partner to help real estate appraisers prepare for UAD 3.6]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (NAPLES, Fla.) &mdash; Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company, today announced a partnership with Makena, a next-generation property data platform designed to help enterprises collect accurate, structured and actionable property data at scale. Through the partnership, Class Valuation appraisers will gain access to InstaPlan(r), Makena&rsquo;s mobile data collection and floor plan application, as they prepare for the wide-scale UAD 3.6 mandate on Nove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/class-valuation-and-makena-partner-to-help-real-estate-appraisers-prepare-for-uad-36/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/class-valuation-and-makena-partner-to-help-real-estate-appraisers-prepare-for-uad-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lemonade stand seeks to raise money for pediatric cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most successful child-run, charity-driven lemonade stands in Tampa Bay will mark 10 years on Saturday, and you're invited to the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lemonade-stand-seeks-to-raise-money-for-pediatric-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lemonade-stand-seeks-to-raise-money-for-pediatric-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue']]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump also announced a plan to build a "promenade" that would allow pedestrians to walk from the back of the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/water-begins-refilling-reflecting-pool-after-trumps-renovation-to-repaint-it-american-flag-blue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/water-begins-refilling-reflecting-pool-after-trumps-renovation-to-repaint-it-american-flag-blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ‘dead lake’ to wildlife paradise, Lake Apopka’s remarkable comeback draws crowds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive covers 11 miles and provides views of alligators, bald eagles and hundreds of bird species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/from-dead-lake-to-wildlife-paradise-lake-apopkas-remarkable-comeback-draws-crowds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/from-dead-lake-to-wildlife-paradise-lake-apopkas-remarkable-comeback-draws-crowds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland Squeeze launching new app system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The service connects residents and visitors with downtown Lakeland restaurants, shops and attractions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-squeeze-launching-new-app-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-squeeze-launching-new-app-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9-year-old Pinellas County girl represents Team USA at Muay Thai World Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[This young martial artist is working to inspire her community while looking to help other kids around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/9-year-old-pinellas-county-girl-represents-team-usa-at-muay-thai-world-championships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/9-year-old-pinellas-county-girl-represents-team-usa-at-muay-thai-world-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses hope cliff diving competition brings boost now that spring break has passed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crusin' Tikis says after spring break business typically slows down, but they have a busy weekend thanks to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/businesses-hope-cliff-diving-competition-brings-boost-now-that-spring-break-has-passed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/businesses-hope-cliff-diving-competition-brings-boost-now-that-spring-break-has-passed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series arrives in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the best divers in the world are in Tampa Bay to dive off the St. Pete Pier during the three-day event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-bull-cliff-diving-world-series-arrives-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-bull-cliff-diving-world-series-arrives-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete defers decision on new contract with pier event firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previous contracts with Pier Events, LLC totaled $90,000 per year, but the company's latest bid would take it to $250,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-defers-decision-on-new-contract-with-pier-event-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-defers-decision-on-new-contract-with-pier-event-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup host cities face tourism shortfall as travel barriers, high costs weigh on fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report by the American Hotel and Lodging Association released last month projects hotel bookings will fall below expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/world-cup-host-cities-face-tourism-shortfall-as-travel-barriers-high-costs-weigh-on-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/world-cup-host-cities-face-tourism-shortfall-as-travel-barriers-high-costs-weigh-on-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg to study breaking from Duke Energy and running its own power grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Pete city leaders voted to explore their options on becoming the next city to drop a big power company and operate it themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-to-study-breaking-from-duke-energy-and-running-its-own-power-grid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-to-study-breaking-from-duke-energy-and-running-its-own-power-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demings suspends his campaign for Florida governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orange County mayor said he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/demings-suspends-his-campaign-for-florida-governor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/demings-suspends-his-campaign-for-florida-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA official says astronauts evacuated to Dragon as Russia fixes leaks on ISS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The astronauts have since been allowed to the space station as repair efforts have been halted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-official-says-astronauts-evacuated-to-dragon-as-russia-fixes-leaks-on-iss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-official-says-astronauts-evacuated-to-dragon-as-russia-fixes-leaks-on-iss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa responds to Rep. Alvarez concerns about development project near cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have an update on the development project planned next to the Marti Colon Cemetery in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-responds-to-rep-alvarez-concerns-about-development-project-near-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-responds-to-rep-alvarez-concerns-about-development-project-near-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The policy was enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-judge-strikes-down-trump-administration-immigration-policy-affecting-39-countries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-judge-strikes-down-trump-administration-immigration-policy-affecting-39-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.3%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/employers-added-172000-jobs-last-month-as-us-job-market-shows-resilience-despite-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/employers-added-172000-jobs-last-month-as-us-job-market-shows-resilience-despite-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County considers new ordinance to address rising problem of loose livestock]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposal, backed by the sheriff&rsquo;s office, comes as deputies continue to respond to hundreds of calls each year involving roaming livestock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-considers-new-ordinance-to-address-rising-problem-of-loose-livestock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-considers-new-ordinance-to-address-rising-problem-of-loose-livestock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samples recovered from USF Marine Science Lab fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[USF was able to recover 37 freezers full of samples, 34 of which were still fully operational.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/samples-recovered-from-usf-marine-science-lab-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/samples-recovered-from-usf-marine-science-lab-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Leaders disagree on the true cost of the property tax proposal, and Florida farmers could get assistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-leaders-disagree-on-the-true-cost-of-the-property-tax-proposal-and-florida-farmers-could-get-assistance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-leaders-disagree-on-the-true-cost-of-the-property-tax-proposal-and-florida-farmers-could-get-assistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steps of St. Pete City Hall adorned in pride colors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum News reached out to each candidate for St. Pete mayor to get their stance on pride and the state's DEI bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/steps-of-st-pete-city-hall-adorned-in-pride-colors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/steps-of-st-pete-city-hall-adorned-in-pride-colors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County Sheriff's Office gains access to 57 languages through body-worn cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since launching, 17 languages have already been used, including Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-sheriffs-office-gains-access-to-57-languages-through-body-worn-cameras/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-sheriffs-office-gains-access-to-57-languages-through-body-worn-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcon 9 rocket will send up Starlink 10-43 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-successfully-launches-falcon-9-carrying-starlink-satellites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-successfully-launches-falcon-9-carrying-starlink-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg's new LGBTQ+ liaison participates in raising Pride flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Bruemmer says leaders look to continue building a city where everyone feels welcomed and valued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburgs-new-lgbtq-liaison-participates-in-raising-pride-flag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburgs-new-lgbtq-liaison-participates-in-raising-pride-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State funding could aid in upkeep of historic Black cemetery in Gulfport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gulfport&rsquo;s historic Black burial ground could receive $300,000 in Florida&rsquo;s budget to repair roads, improve drainage and preserve unmarked graves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-funding-could-aid-in-upkeep-of-historic-black-cemetery-in-gulfport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-funding-could-aid-in-upkeep-of-historic-black-cemetery-in-gulfport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning coach Cooper creates a room for families that need it the most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Cooper's annual fishing tournament helped fund the family lounge at Muma's Children's Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-coach-cooper-creates-a-room-for-families-that-need-it-the-most/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-coach-cooper-creates-a-room-for-families-that-need-it-the-most/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal River now part of America 250 Road Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[FDOT placed a new historical marker in Crystal River, highlighting the warm springs that manatees call home every winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-now-part-of-america-250-road-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-now-part-of-america-250-road-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LEGOLAND to offer more days of Brick-or-Treat fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Halloween revelry will be held select nights from Sept. 5 to Oct. 31 so visitors can get a jump on the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legoland-to-offer-more-days-of-brick-or-treat-fun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legoland-to-offer-more-days-of-brick-or-treat-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alessi Devil Crabs feature all meat, no filler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crab claw meat, sofrito and a tomato-based sauce help create the Devil Crab at Alessi Bakeries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alessi-devil-crabs-feature-all-meat-no-filler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alessi-devil-crabs-feature-all-meat-no-filler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alessi Devil Crabs: all meat, no filler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crab claw meat, sofrito and a tomato-based sauce help create the Devil Crab at Alessi Bakeries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alessi-devil-crabs-all-meat-no-filler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alessi-devil-crabs-all-meat-no-filler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County unveils first high-water rescue vehicle as hurricane season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are highlighting a new high-water rescue vehicle as their latest tool to reach residents during flood emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-unveils-first-high-water-rescue-vehicle-as-hurricane-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-unveils-first-high-water-rescue-vehicle-as-hurricane-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Groups expected to campaign for and against Florida's property tax proposal, and Trump signs AI executive order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-groups-expected-to-campaign-for-and-against-floridas-property-tax-proposal-and-trump-signs-ai-executive-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-groups-expected-to-campaign-for-and-against-floridas-property-tax-proposal-and-trump-signs-ai-executive-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardee County sanctuary saves horses from destruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary in Ona offers new life to animals set to be euthanized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hardee-county-sanctuary-saves-horses-from-destruction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hardee-county-sanctuary-saves-horses-from-destruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starlink launch scrubbed; next attempt on Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcon 9 rocket will send up Starlink 10-43 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-starlink-launch-scrubbed-next-attempt-on-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-starlink-launch-scrubbed-next-attempt-on-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration underway at downtown's Tampa Theatre ahead of 100th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The goal is to make the auditorium look like it did when the Tampa Theatre first opened in 1926.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/restoration-underway-at-downtowns-tampa-theatre-ahead-of-100th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/restoration-underway-at-downtowns-tampa-theatre-ahead-of-100th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-hurricane mental health needs fuel Treasure Island homeless outreach efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[June 1 marked a new contract between the city of Treasure Island and a longtime organization to address homelessness in their coastal community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/post-hurricane-mental-health-needs-fuel-treasure-island-homeless-outreach-efforts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/post-hurricane-mental-health-needs-fuel-treasure-island-homeless-outreach-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay lawmakers slam property tax amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of St. Petersburg and Tampa City Councils say if passed, local governments would face tough decisions about how to make up lost revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-lawmakers-slam-property-tax-amendment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-lawmakers-slam-property-tax-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Oz to Spectrum News: Trump is 'remarkably fit']]></title><description><![CDATA[The CMS administrator discussed Trump&rsquo;s recent physical exam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dr-oz-to-spectrum-news-trump-is-remarkably-fit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dr-oz-to-spectrum-news-trump-is-remarkably-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The measure passed with bipartisan support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-military-action-against-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm Mineral Springs Park master plan underway, construction starting by the end of this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the water access will stay the same, the park itself will soon be an active construction zone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/warm-mineral-springs-park-master-plan-underway-construction-starting-by-the-end-of-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/warm-mineral-springs-park-master-plan-underway-construction-starting-by-the-end-of-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities said 63 were wounded, including passengers and workers, and some suffered serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kuwait-says-iranian-drones-hit-airport-and-killed-1-as-ceasefire-is-tested-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kuwait-says-iranian-drones-hit-airport-and-killed-1-as-ceasefire-is-tested-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Park Teen Center offers safe space for teens in lieu of 'teen takeovers']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pinellas Park Teen Center is for kids aged 13-17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-teen-center-offers-safe-space-for-teens-in-lieu-of-teen-takeovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-park-teen-center-offers-safe-space-for-teens-in-lieu-of-teen-takeovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolts' Jon Cooper wins Jack Adams Award as top coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooper is the second coach in franchise history to win the Jack Adams Award, joining John Tortorella in 2004.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bolts-jon-cooper-wins-jack-adams-award-as-top-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bolts-jon-cooper-wins-jack-adams-award-as-top-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradenton businessman flies 22 flags for America 250]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president of USA Fence paid $1,800 to fly 22 American flags over the Green Bridge linking Bradenton and Palmetto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-businessman-flies-22-flags-for-america-250/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-businessman-flies-22-flags-for-america-250/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Godwin welcomes the veteran role in Bucs wide receiver room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan called Godwin "Unc" last week at OTA's. Godwin said he takes it as a compliment, being an NFL vet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chris-godwin-welcomes-the-veteran-role-in-bucs-wide-receiver-room/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chris-godwin-welcomes-the-veteran-role-in-bucs-wide-receiver-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater leaders say takeovers won't be tolerated, stressed city's safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deputy chief says that police have been made aware of 11 takeover attempts since Dec. 31. He said nine didn't happen, and two were dismantled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-say-takeovers-wont-be-tolerated-stressed-citys-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-leaders-say-takeovers-wont-be-tolerated-stressed-citys-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Expands Beyond U.S. Retail into Media, AI Commerce, Advertising, and Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) &mdash; Black Friday, one of the most recognized names in global commerce, is continuing its evolution beyond traditional retail into a broader media, AI commerce, entertainment, advertising, and licensing opportunity, Empire License, Inc. announced today. As media companies, streaming platforms, advertisers, and technology firms increasingly seek stronger consumer engagement ecosystems, Black Friday is uniquely positioned.<br />
According to the company, what was once v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-loyalty-rewards-expands-beyond-us-retail-into-media-ai-commerce-advertising-and-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-loyalty-rewards-expands-beyond-us-retail-into-media-ai-commerce-advertising-and-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasure Island weighs tougher code enforcement for unsafe, neglected properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Dixon, about 78% of homeowners have voluntarily complied with post-storm cleanup and repairs. Others face fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-weighs-tougher-code-enforcement-for-unsafe-neglected-properties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-island-weighs-tougher-code-enforcement-for-unsafe-neglected-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[He replaces Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month after revealing her husband's cancer diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-taps-housing-finance-director-pulte-as-acting-director-of-national-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-taps-housing-finance-director-pulte-as-acting-director-of-national-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On The Town with Tampa Bay area artist in Pride show at The Werk Gallery in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art and community shine at The Werk Gallery&rsquo;s Pride show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/on-the-town-with-tampa-bay-area-artist-in-pride-show-at-the-werk-gallery-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/on-the-town-with-tampa-bay-area-artist-in-pride-show-at-the-werk-gallery-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Property tax plan gets approvel from lawmakers, and Rubio gives the Senate an update on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approvel-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approvel-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Property tax plan gets approval from lawmakers, and Rubio gives the Senate an update on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approval-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-property-tax-plan-gets-approval-from-lawmakers-and-rubio-gives-the-senate-an-update-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher helps students learn life skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Krystal Woodley teaches special needs students at Cypress Creek High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-learn-life-skills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-helps-students-learn-life-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Largo city leaders approve redevelopment updates to encourage housing, jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes are tied with a broader initiative to expand housing and job opportunities along the U.S. 19 corridor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largo-city-leaders-approve-redevelopment-updates-to-encourage-housing-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largo-city-leaders-approve-redevelopment-updates-to-encourage-housing-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City Chamber launches storm prep page for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Plant City Chamber launched a disaster preparedness page to help local businesses find storm prep tools and recovery resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-chamber-launches-storm-prep-page-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-chamber-launches-storm-prep-page-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buy now or wait? Tampa experts weigh in as high rates challenge homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates remain above 6.5%, and experts say inflation continues to keep borrowing expensive. Some say it makes homeownership out of reach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buy-now-or-wait-tampa-experts-weigh-in-as-high-rates-challenge-homeownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buy-now-or-wait-tampa-experts-weigh-in-as-high-rates-challenge-homeownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street inches to more records thanks to booming AI stocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average set all-time highs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-inches-to-more-records-thanks-to-booming-ai-stocks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-inches-to-more-records-thanks-to-booming-ai-stocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southside St. Pete school celebrates 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular school in South St. Pete is celebrating 100 years this week. An official ceremony is planned for Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/southside-st-pete-school-celebrates-100-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/southside-st-pete-school-celebrates-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After explosion, Blue Origin aiming to launch by end of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Glenn rocket exploded May 28, shortly before a standard static fire was supposed to take place at Launch Complex 36.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-explosion-blue-origin-aiming-to-launch-by-end-of-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-explosion-blue-origin-aiming-to-launch-by-end-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Spot announces 28th birthday sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single day passes will be $28 on Saturday, June 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fun-spot-announces-28th-birthday-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fun-spot-announces-28th-birthday-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operations at immigration detention facility Alligator Alcatraz 'continue as usual,' DHS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no visible evidence of activity at Alligator Alcatraz winding down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/operations-at-immigration-detention-facility-alligator-alcatraz-continue-as-usual-dhs-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/operations-at-immigration-detention-facility-alligator-alcatraz-continue-as-usual-dhs-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran stops talking to mediators, Iranian reports say, but Trump says talks continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israel and the U.S. maintain the fighting in Lebanon is separate from the Iran war talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-stops-talking-to-mediators-iranian-reports-say-but-trump-says-talks-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-stops-talking-to-mediators-iranian-reports-say-but-trump-says-talks-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Senate testimony, Rubio says Iran reopening Strait of Hormuz is first step in talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secretary of state testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/in-senate-testimony-rubio-says-iran-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-is-first-step-in-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/in-senate-testimony-rubio-says-iran-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-is-first-step-in-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Largo's Kylen Monk shines on the track just like he does on the football field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylen Monk won a gold medal at the high school state championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largos-kylen-monk-shines-on-the-track-just-like-he-does-on-the-football-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largos-kylen-monk-shines-on-the-track-just-like-he-does-on-the-football-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HART announces route additions, removals, adjustments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and review updated maps and schedules before the changes take effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hart-announces-route-additions-removals-adjustments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hart-announces-route-additions-removals-adjustments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers approve property tax constitutional amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers can put a measure on the November ballot, but 60% of voters must support it for it to pass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-lawmakers-approve-property-tax-constitutional-amendment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-lawmakers-approve-property-tax-constitutional-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa tourism defies statewide slowdown as convention and cruise industries drive growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer travel is kicking off on the heels of a slight decline in tourism across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-tourism-defies-statewide-slowdown-as-convention-and-cruise-industries-drive-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-tourism-defies-statewide-slowdown-as-convention-and-cruise-industries-drive-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunedin Pride expands to month-long celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dunedin Pride, a new nonprofit, organized the events. Organizers said with more events, they can help more people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-pride-expands-to-month-long-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-pride-expands-to-month-long-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pass-a-Grille Shuffleboard Club members upset with new clubhouse design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of St. Pete Beach issued a request for proposals to build a new shuffleboard clubhouse in Pass-a-Grille which expires on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pass-a-grille-shuffleboard-club-members-upset-with-new-clubhouse-design/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pass-a-grille-shuffleboard-club-members-upset-with-new-clubhouse-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to expect tropical activity as hurricane season gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gulf is typically the most favorable spot for development in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/where-to-expect-tropical-activity-as-hurricane-season-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/where-to-expect-tropical-activity-as-hurricane-season-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida lawmakers begin property tax deliberations, and NOAA faces potential budget cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-begin-property-tax-deliberations-and-noaa-faces-potential-budget-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-begin-property-tax-deliberations-and-noaa-faces-potential-budget-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete’s Hometown Haulers program wins state innovation award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-of-its-kind program engaged local businesses to accelerate hurricane debris removal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petes-hometown-haulers-program-wins-state-innovation-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petes-hometown-haulers-program-wins-state-innovation-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it has become a ‘classified space’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move takes place amid escalating tensions between the U.S. media and the second Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pentagon-bars-journalists-from-its-press-office-saying-it-has-become-a-classified-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pentagon-bars-journalists-from-its-press-office-saying-it-has-become-a-classified-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Weather: Spectrum Bay News 9 announces 2026 scholarship winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $1,000 check was awarded to seven high school seniors in public, private or parochial schools who excel in science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/project-weather-spectrum-bay-news-9-announces-2026-scholarship-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/project-weather-spectrum-bay-news-9-announces-2026-scholarship-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leah Ryan serves children as a teacher, coach and foster and adoptive mom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leah Ryan serves children as a teacher, coach and foster and adoptive mom. Ryan coaches several youth basketball and flag football teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/leah-ryan-serves-children-as-a-teacher-coach-and-foster-and-adoptive-mom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/leah-ryan-serves-children-as-a-teacher-coach-and-foster-and-adoptive-mom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County acquires 4G Ranch in move to help preserve natural lands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major move to help preserve land in Pasco County is taking shape and involves 1,800 acres of natural land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-acquires-4g-ranch-in-move-to-help-preserve-natural-lands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-acquires-4g-ranch-in-move-to-help-preserve-natural-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasury Department preps for Trump $250 bill while Tubman $20 bill takes more than a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation would allow Trump&rsquo;s portrait on a $250 bill, amending a law that bans living people from appearing on currency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasury-department-preps-for-trump-250-bill-while-tubman-20-bill-takes-more-than-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasury-department-preps-for-trump-250-bill-while-tubman-20-bill-takes-more-than-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI, U.S. Attorney looking for victims of alleged Tampa real estate fraudster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Attorney indicted Brandon Mendenhall on mail fraud charges and says additional investigations remain ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fbi-us-attorney-looking-for-victims-of-alleged-tampa-real-estate-fraudster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fbi-us-attorney-looking-for-victims-of-alleged-tampa-real-estate-fraudster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple arrests after 'teen takeover' at Clearwater Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clearwater Police are investigating a shooting that happened at Clearwater Beach Sunday evening just off of Coronado Drive near Pier 60.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-arrests-after-teen-takeover-at-clearwater-beach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/multiple-arrests-after-teen-takeover-at-clearwater-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not clear how close the United States and Iran are to a deal to end the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-bombs-iranian-military-sites-then-downs-missiles-tehran-fired-at-troops-in-kuwait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-bombs-iranian-military-sites-then-downs-missiles-tehran-fired-at-troops-in-kuwait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during news conference Monday that the company suppressed internal safety warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-sues-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-claiming-company-concealed-serious-risks-of-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-sues-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-claiming-company-concealed-serious-risks-of-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli forces make historic push inside Lebanon and complicate an Iran deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Israeli forces seized a symbolic fort in southern Lebanon, Beaufort castle, perched at over 700 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/israeli-forces-make-historic-push-inside-lebanon-and-complicate-an-iran-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/israeli-forces-make-historic-push-inside-lebanon-and-complicate-an-iran-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the latest in a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-kills-3-in-the-eastern-pacific-ocean-in-fourth-attack-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-kills-3-in-the-eastern-pacific-ocean-in-fourth-attack-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[62-year-old jockey Jose Ferrer chasing timeless milestone with his family at the rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only 34 jockeys have ever reached 5,000 career wins in thoroughbred racing. A local jockey is making a push towards that exclusive club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/62-year-old-jockey-jose-ferrer-chasing-timeless-milestone-with-his-family-at-the-rail/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/62-year-old-jockey-jose-ferrer-chasing-timeless-milestone-with-his-family-at-the-rail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angeline community helping to 'save the bees' with new BeeHome]]></title><description><![CDATA[A robotic beehive system equipped with AI technology is giving beekeepers a powerful new tool in the fight to protect the bee population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/angeline-community-helping-to-save-the-bees-with-new-beehome/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/angeline-community-helping-to-save-the-bees-with-new-beehome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa immigrant faces uncertainty after USCIS adjustment of status memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A USCIS memo has Tampa immigrants seeking green cards from inside the U.S. asking whether they may have to wait abroad, raising family concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-immigrant-faces-uncertainty-after-uscis-adjustment-of-status-memo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-immigrant-faces-uncertainty-after-uscis-adjustment-of-status-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County fertilizer ban starts Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restriction helps to protect the area&rsquo;s aquatic life from runoff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ban-starts-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ban-starts-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McClanahan and Aranda power the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the Angels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane McClanahan pitched one-run ball for five innings, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcclanahan-and-aranda-power-the-rays-to-a-5-2-victory-over-the-angels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcclanahan-and-aranda-power-the-rays-to-a-5-2-victory-over-the-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New airboats join Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ahead of hurricane season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The department called the new vessels invaluable, especially when normal fire engines or ambulances can't reach patients during flooding events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-airboats-join-hillsborough-county-fire-rescue-ahead-of-hurricane-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-airboats-join-hillsborough-county-fire-rescue-ahead-of-hurricane-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local woman creates nonprofit to help people after natural disasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was motivated by the devastating 2024 hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/local-woman-creates-nonprofit-to-help-people-after-natural-disasters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/local-woman-creates-nonprofit-to-help-people-after-natural-disasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland officials say they will not be discussing proposed data center on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the conceptual site plan, it would be built near Old Tampa Highway and Wilkenson Road and would take up over 60 acres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-officials-say-they-will-not-be-discussing-proposed-data-center-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-officials-say-they-will-not-be-discussing-proposed-data-center-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy lowers rates for customers starting Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the third rate reduction of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energy-lowers-rates-for-customers-starting-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energy-lowers-rates-for-customers-starting-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay area parent shares how summer camp costs are impacting her family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Yeager said that finding an affordable summer camp for her two kids is more difficult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-parent-shares-how-summer-camp-costs-are-impacting-her-family/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-parent-shares-how-summer-camp-costs-are-impacting-her-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg artists may get new funding through developer contributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In exchange, developers would get a little more density for projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-artists-may-get-new-funding-through-developer-contributions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-artists-may-get-new-funding-through-developer-contributions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Pride kicks off with street fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president of St. Pete Pride's board of directors says 350,000 people are expected to attend events throughout the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-pride-kicks-off-with-street-fair/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-pride-kicks-off-with-street-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocoa Beach businesses react to Blue Origin explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the potential of delays in the Artemis program, businesses believe tourism won't take a major hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cocoa-beach-businesses-react-to-blue-origin-explosion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cocoa-beach-businesses-react-to-blue-origin-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New affordable housing development coming to Dunedin]]></title><description><![CDATA[If everything goes as planned, the Flats on Main Street will welcome its first residents in late 2028 or early 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-affordable-housing-development-coming-to-dunedin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-affordable-housing-development-coming-to-dunedin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartow Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department seeks input for its recreational areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of a new parks assessment and master plan, city leaders want to hear from residents in order to guide the city's growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-parks-recreation-and-cultural-arts-department-seeks-input-for-its-recreational-areas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartow-parks-recreation-and-cultural-arts-department-seeks-input-for-its-recreational-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braelin Cobb raises the bar all the way to high jump state championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A basketball player who tried a new sport, set high goals and reached them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/braelin-cobb-raises-the-bar-all-the-way-to-high-jump-state-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/braelin-cobb-raises-the-bar-all-the-way-to-high-jump-state-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interactive experiences revolving around American history, the U.S. military and patriotism at the Melbourne Liberty Bell Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A full-scale replica of the original Liberty Bell remains the centerpiece of the free museum in Brevard County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/interactive-experiences-revolving-around-american-history-the-us-military-and-patriotism-at-the-melbourne-liberty-bell-museum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/interactive-experiences-revolving-around-american-history-the-us-military-and-patriotism-at-the-melbourne-liberty-bell-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. military has stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-says-it-disabled-another-commercial-ship-trying-to-breach-blockade-and-reach-iran/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-says-it-disabled-another-commercial-ship-trying-to-breach-blockade-and-reach-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers plant thousands of sea oats in sand dunes in Pinellas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep Pinellas Beautiful Deputy Director Stephanie Lawler-Ellington said planting sea oats helps to keep the dunes in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-plant-thousands-of-sea-oats-in-sand-dunes-in-pinellas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-plant-thousands-of-sea-oats-in-sand-dunes-in-pinellas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach Again Recognized in 2026 as a Top Workplace for 10th Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (DELRAY BEACH, Fla.) &mdash; Spodak Dental Group is proud to announce its recognition as a 2026 Sun Sentinel Top Workplace, marking the 10th time the organization has received the prestigious honor. The organization was the only dental office to be recognized in the Small Business category. The practice&rsquo;s continued growth and recognition are rooted in a philosophy that has become central to the organization&rsquo;s identity, &ldquo;Dentistry, Done Differently.&rdquo;<br />
The T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spodak-dental-group-in-delray-beach-again-recognized-in-2026-as-a-top-workplace-for-10th-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spodak-dental-group-in-delray-beach-again-recognized-in-2026-as-a-top-workplace-for-10th-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bondi will answer questions Friday on how she oversaw the botched release of case files on the disgraced financier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bondi-refuses-to-answer-lawmakers-questions-about-trumps-involvement-in-epstein-files-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bondi-refuses-to-answer-lawmakers-questions-about-trumps-involvement-in-epstein-files-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition launched to preserve Eagle Lake's 100-year-old schoolhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building, constructed in 1926 and now known as the Linda E. Weldon Activity Center, holds significant historical value for many community members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/petition-launched-to-preserve-eagle-lakes-100-year-old-schoolhouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/petition-launched-to-preserve-eagle-lakes-100-year-old-schoolhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida budget passes in special session; DeSantis responds to Alligator Alcatraz reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-budget-passes-in-special-session-desantis-responds-to-alligator-alcatraz-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-budget-passes-in-special-session-desantis-responds-to-alligator-alcatraz-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during test fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details are unknown on what caused the explosion that happened a little after 9 p.m. ET. The rocket was scheduled to liftoff next week to orbit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-during-test-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-during-test-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ULA successfully launches batch of Amazon’s Leo satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the launch, there were 302 Leo satellites in orbit, as Amazon plans to have a total of more than 3,000 eventually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ula-successfully-launches-batch-of-amazons-leo-satellites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ula-successfully-launches-batch-of-amazons-leo-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient art takes flight at Falconry Adventures of Orlando experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world filled with high-tech attractions, one Orlando experience is taking visitors back thousands of years through the ancient art of falconry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ancient-art-takes-flight-at-falconry-adventures-of-orlando-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ancient-art-takes-flight-at-falconry-adventures-of-orlando-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellie Forbes scores big on and off the field as Seminole High School's valedictorian]]></title><description><![CDATA[From scoring goals on the field, to reaching them in the classroom, Ellie&rsquo;s hard work is all paying off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ellie-forbes-scores-big-on-and-off-the-field-as-seminole-high-schools-valedictorian/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ellie-forbes-scores-big-on-and-off-the-field-as-seminole-high-schools-valedictorian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasting Manatee to open intake center to help 2024 hurricane victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly two years after Helene and Milton, some homeowners are still living with tarped roofs, damaged ceilings, and major repairs they can&rsquo;t afford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lasting-manatee-to-open-intake-center-to-help-2024-hurricane-victims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lasting-manatee-to-open-intake-center-to-help-2024-hurricane-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernando County Salvation Army celebrates grand-opening of new facility in Spring Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army of Hernando County is settling in to a new location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-salvation-army-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-facility-in-spring-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-salvation-army-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-facility-in-spring-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater gets update on downtown development projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Street Alliance told the city council that projects are expected to generate $200 million in private investment for the district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-gets-update-on-downtown-development-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-gets-update-on-downtown-development-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11-year beach renourishment standoff ends with Army Corps, Pinellas County agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement means the corps will now go back to paying for 65% of beach renourishment projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/11-year-beach-renourishment-standoff-ends-with-army-corps-pinellas-county-agreement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/11-year-beach-renourishment-standoff-ends-with-army-corps-pinellas-county-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As term draws to a close, Supreme Court set to rule on birthright citizenship, elections and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has already weighed in on dozens of impactful cases, but some high-profile decisions are still to come in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-term-draws-to-a-close-supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-birthright-citizenship-elections-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-term-draws-to-a-close-supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-birthright-citizenship-elections-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert shares views on New Glenn explosion and how Blue Origin can still be part of Artemis III]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could be possible for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket to send Blue Origin's lunar lander to space for the Artemis III mission, says an expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/expert-shares-views-on-new-glenn-explosion-and-how-blue-origin-can-still-be-part-of-artemis-iii/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/expert-shares-views-on-new-glenn-explosion-and-how-blue-origin-can-still-be-part-of-artemis-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese cultural celebration comes to Macy’s at Countryside Mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans is partnering with Macy&rsquo;s in Clearwater for a celebration of Chinese culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chinese-cultural-celebration-comes-to-macys-at-countryside-mall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chinese-cultural-celebration-comes-to-macys-at-countryside-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal would extend the fragile ceasefire by 60 days as new talks are held on Iran's disputed nuclear program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-meets-with-aides-to-determine-whether-to-move-forward-with-iran-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-meets-with-aides-to-determine-whether-to-move-forward-with-iran-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BayCare reaches new multi-year agreement with United Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will ensure continued in-network access to BayCare&rsquo;s physicians, facilities and services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/baycare-reaches-new-multi-year-agreement-with-united-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/baycare-reaches-new-multi-year-agreement-with-united-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic, Spurs associate head coach Sweeney finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweeney is a defensive guru, widely considered one of the brightest young coaches in the league on that side of the ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/magic-spurs-associate-head-coach-sweeney-finalizing-deal-to-make-him-their-head-coach-ap-source-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/magic-spurs-associate-head-coach-sweeney-finalizing-deal-to-make-him-their-head-coach-ap-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers approve Florida budget of $114.5 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes in less than last year's budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawmakers-approve-florida-budget-of-1145-billion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawmakers-approve-florida-budget-of-1145-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida leads top five life science planned industrial projects in April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Industrial manufacturing activity remained strong in April 2026, led by sustained investment from the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. Florida healthcare provider is planning to invest $55 million for new construction of a 14,500sf medical and office. Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 60 pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology projects, along with 39 healthcare-related projects, signaling c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-leads-top-five-life-science-planned-industrial-projects-in-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-leads-top-five-life-science-planned-industrial-projects-in-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After nearly 70 years, Cross Bayou Elementary permanently closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citing declining enrollment across Pinellas County schools, the district decided to close down Cross Bayou Elementary after the last day of school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-nearly-70-years-cross-bayou-elementary-permanently-closes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-nearly-70-years-cross-bayou-elementary-permanently-closes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy’s Distribution Control Center preps ahead of storm season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Drennan is the Distribution Control Center Director for Duke Energy, an incredibly important role especially during hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energys-distribution-control-center-preps-ahead-of-storm-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/duke-energys-distribution-control-center-preps-ahead-of-storm-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry captain in fatal Clearwater crash pleads guilty to lesser charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The captain in the Clearwater ferry that was involved in a fatal crash in April 2025 had his charges reduced to an infraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ferry-captain-in-fatal-clearwater-crash-pleads-guilty-to-lesser-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ferry-captain-in-fatal-clearwater-crash-pleads-guilty-to-lesser-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's complete guide to Storm Season 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at some of the biggest storms over the past 20 years, plus what you can do to stay prepared this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bays-complete-guide-to-storm-season-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bays-complete-guide-to-storm-season-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal River fifth graders partner with Save Crystal River to plant eelgrass at Kings Bay Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the school year comes to a close, a special field trip is getting fifth graders out of the classroom and into nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-fifth-graders-partner-with-save-crystal-river-to-plant-eelgrass-at-kings-bay-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-fifth-graders-partner-with-save-crystal-river-to-plant-eelgrass-at-kings-bay-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auburndale High School grad leaving behind legacy as she heads to UCLA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryleigh Turner started the Be Golden Club to help students with scholarships. She learned how hard it can be finding and applying for scholarships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/auburndale-high-school-grad-leaving-behind-legacy-as-she-heads-to-ucla/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/auburndale-high-school-grad-leaving-behind-legacy-as-she-heads-to-ucla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Largo leaders approve next phase of largest stormwater project in city history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, city commissioners approved the initial design phase and engineering services for the Pinecrest Stormwater Conservation Area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largo-leaders-approve-next-phase-of-largest-stormwater-project-in-city-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/largo-leaders-approve-next-phase-of-largest-stormwater-project-in-city-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safford House Museum in Tarpon Springs suffers possible lightning strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tarpon Springs Fire Marshal is conducting an investigation. No injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safford-house-museum-in-tarpon-springs-suffers-possible-lightning-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safford-house-museum-in-tarpon-springs-suffers-possible-lightning-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruck to raise awareness for veteran suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event raises awareness and works to combat veteran suicide. It will be held June 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ruck-to-raise-awareness-for-veteran-suicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ruck-to-raise-awareness-for-veteran-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild pigs, bald eagles live at Punta Gorda Preserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[90-minute eco tour in Punta Gorda on former timber ranch offers look at wild Florida animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wild-pigs-bald-eagles-live-at-punta-gorda-preserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wild-pigs-bald-eagles-live-at-punta-gorda-preserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLB's proposal would cap spending in 2027 at $245.3 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mlb-owners-propose-a-salary-cap-for-the-first-time-since-baseballs-1994-95-strike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mlb-owners-propose-a-salary-cap-for-the-first-time-since-baseballs-1994-95-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County, City of Tampa step up watering restriction enforcement patrols]]></title><description><![CDATA[City and county officials warn, they're stepping up patrols, and you could face fines if you don&rsquo;t follow watering restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-city-of-tampa-step-up-watering-restriction-enforcement-patrols/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-city-of-tampa-step-up-watering-restriction-enforcement-patrols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer shows renderings, video of proposed Gas Plant development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foundation Vision Partners showed a rendering video for the first time in a public forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/developer-shows-renderings-video-of-proposed-gas-plant-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/developer-shows-renderings-video-of-proposed-gas-plant-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overhaul coming to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[All four acts of the ride will be refreshed and will include an audio-animatronic introduction by Walt Disney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/overhaul-coming-to-walt-disneys-carousel-of-progress-at-magic-kingdom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/overhaul-coming-to-walt-disneys-carousel-of-progress-at-magic-kingdom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump still needs to sign off on the emerging memorandum of understanding, an official said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iranian-negotiators-reach-tentative-deal-to-extend-ceasefire-and-launch-nuclear-talks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iranian-negotiators-reach-tentative-deal-to-extend-ceasefire-and-launch-nuclear-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the highest level of inflation in three years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/key-inflation-gauge-worsens-as-americans-income-and-spending-power-erodes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/key-inflation-gauge-worsens-as-americans-income-and-spending-power-erodes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax collectors call on state to address system outages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tax collectors offices say they have been dealing with daily outages of the system they use to issue driver's licenses, car and boat registrations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tax-collectors-call-on-state-to-address-system-outages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tax-collectors-call-on-state-to-address-system-outages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court issued a ruling Tuesday refusing to let the state use a map it adopted three years ago that has just one majority-Black district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alabama-asks-supreme-court-to-allow-use-of-congressional-map-helping-gop-despite-racial-bias-ruling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alabama-asks-supreme-court-to-allow-use-of-congressional-map-helping-gop-despite-racial-bias-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexander homers and drives in 6 runs, Henderson has 2 HRs in Orioles’ 11-2 win over Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orioles beat the Rays 11-2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alexander-homers-and-drives-in-6-runs-henderson-has-2-hrs-in-orioles-11-2-win-over-rays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/alexander-homers-and-drives-in-6-runs-henderson-has-2-hrs-in-orioles-11-2-win-over-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa nears affordable housing goal with focus on preservation and new development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Jane Castor says affordability requires a multi-angle approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-nears-affordable-housing-goal-with-focus-on-preservation-and-new-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-nears-affordable-housing-goal-with-focus-on-preservation-and-new-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovebugs leave their mark across Tampa Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to professors, recent weather patterns may explain why some areas are seeing larger swarms than others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lovebugs-leave-their-mark-across-tampa-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lovebugs-leave-their-mark-across-tampa-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulfport urges liveaboard boaters to be ready for hurricane season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the major past storms have thrown vessels into the seawalls and onto the beach in Gulfport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulfport-urges-liveaboard-boaters-to-be-ready-for-hurricane-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulfport-urges-liveaboard-boaters-to-be-ready-for-hurricane-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is 'negotiating on fumes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said U.S. Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-conducts-another-strike-against-iran-after-trump-says-iran-is-negotiating-on-fumes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-conducts-another-strike-against-iran-after-trump-says-iran-is-negotiating-on-fumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debate over school choice heats up after Florida Education Association files lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters of school choice are pushing back after the FEA challenged parts of the state&rsquo;s scholarship and charter school programs with a lawsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/debate-over-school-choice-heats-up-after-florida-education-association-files-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/debate-over-school-choice-heats-up-after-florida-education-association-files-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis calls for special session next week on property tax relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special session to put a property tax reform measure before voters for a "yes or no" question on the November ballot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-calls-for-special-session-next-week-on-property-tax-relief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-calls-for-special-session-next-week-on-property-tax-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker suffers broken leg while working inside Bradenton water tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews responded to the water tower near Station 3 after reports that a worker had fallen approximately four feet inside the structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/worker-suffers-broken-leg-while-working-inside-bradenton-water-tower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/worker-suffers-broken-leg-while-working-inside-bradenton-water-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What am I going to have to deal with?': Dundee commissioner files complaint, alleging Sunshine Law violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor and two married commissioners met on their own with an FDOT representative, without alerting the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-am-i-going-to-have-to-deal-with-dundee-commissioner-files-complaint-alleging-sunshine-law-violation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/what-am-i-going-to-have-to-deal-with-dundee-commissioner-files-complaint-alleging-sunshine-law-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran and U.S. are close to an understanding aimed at ending war, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say a final decision on the understanding could come within 48 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-and-us-are-close-to-an-understanding-aimed-at-ending-war-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-and-us-are-close-to-an-understanding-aimed-at-ending-war-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran music program helps veterans heal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Army Veteran Billy Priddis created Music Ministry to offer veterans a place to heal through music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/veteran-music-program-helps-veterans-heal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/veteran-music-program-helps-veterans-heal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozeless Babes: Changing social norms with alcohol-free events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group has gone from just 15 members to almost 1,600. Its founder attributes that to more people wanting to attend alcohol-free events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boozeless-babes-changing-social-norms-with-alcohol-free-events/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boozeless-babes-changing-social-norms-with-alcohol-free-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many state parks kick off busy holiday weekend with free entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks across Florida have been preparing for what&rsquo;s expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/many-state-parks-kick-off-busy-holiday-weekend-with-free-entry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/many-state-parks-kick-off-busy-holiday-weekend-with-free-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulfport City Council approves 1st phase of its mooring field expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current field has 25 rental spots and the proposal would add 75 additional mooring balls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulfport-city-council-approves-1st-phase-of-its-mooring-field-expansion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulfport-city-council-approves-1st-phase-of-its-mooring-field-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-time NASCAR champion died Thursday at 41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kyle-busch-died-after-severe-pneumonia-progressed-into-sepsis-family-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kyle-busch-died-after-severe-pneumonia-progressed-into-sepsis-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers will try to close funding gap on state budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers will continue to work on finalizing a state budget next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawmakers-will-try-to-close-funding-gap-on-state-budget/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawmakers-will-try-to-close-funding-gap-on-state-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices expected to remain steady over Memorial Day, but could spike over the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national average for a gallon of gasoline on Friday was $4.55.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-expected-to-remain-steady-over-memorial-day-but-could-spike-over-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-expected-to-remain-steady-over-memorial-day-but-could-spike-over-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal's Epic Universe celebrates 1-year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say that Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has pumped billions of dollars into Florida's economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universals-epic-universe-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universals-epic-universe-celebrates-1-year-anniversary-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal's Epic Universe celebrates 1 year anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say that Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has pumped billions of dollars into Florida's economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universals-epic-universe-celebrates-1-year-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universals-epic-universe-celebrates-1-year-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays rally past Yankees 4-2 for 16th win in 19 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays, a big league-best 34-15, opened a 5 1/2-game AL East lead over New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-rally-past-yankees-4-2-for-16th-win-in-19-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-rally-past-yankees-4-2-for-16th-win-in-19-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer sentiment falls to new record low in May, survey says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final consumer sentiment reading for May from the University of Michigan found consumers are concerned high gas prices will spread to other goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-new-record-low-in-may-survey-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-new-record-low-in-may-survey-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunedin Causeway beach repairs now underway after 2024 storm damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work is now underway on a portion of the Dunedin Causeway beach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-causeway-beach-repairs-now-underway-after-2024-storm-damage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunedin-causeway-beach-repairs-now-underway-after-2024-storm-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa teen is 2026 Military Child of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operation Homefront awarded 19-year-old Amani Ambay the 2026 Military Child of the Year honor representing the U.S. Army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-teen-is-2026-military-child-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-teen-is-2026-military-child-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: DeSantis signs bill to allow high school coaches to help players, and Gabbard resigns key intelligence post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-signs-bill-to-allow-high-school-coaches-to-help-players-and-gabbard-resigns-key-intelligence-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-signs-bill-to-allow-high-school-coaches-to-help-players-and-gabbard-resigns-key-intelligence-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach businesses hope Memorial Day crowds bring strong start to summer season]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a few major resorts on St. Pete Beach remain closed, shops and restaurants have bounced back strong since the 2024 hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beach-businesses-hope-memorial-day-crowds-bring-strong-start-to-summer-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beach-businesses-hope-memorial-day-crowds-bring-strong-start-to-summer-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach business owners say they hope Memorial Day crowds bring strong start to summer season]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a few major resorts on St. Pete Beach remain closed, shops and restaurants have bounced back strong since the 2024 hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beach-business-owners-say-they-hope-memorial-day-crowds-bring-strong-start-to-summer-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beach-business-owners-say-they-hope-memorial-day-crowds-bring-strong-start-to-summer-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 12th Starship test flight; booster fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 12th Starship test saw a series of first for this test light, but the Super Heavy booster did not do the water-landing as hoped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-12th-starship-test-flight-booster-fails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-12th-starship-test-flight-booster-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco Association for Challenged Kids has openings for summer camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pasco Association for Challenged Kids has held camp every summer in Pasco County since 1997.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-association-for-challenged-kids-has-openings-for-summer-camp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-association-for-challenged-kids-has-openings-for-summer-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprising Latinas program helping families still recovering from 2024 storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recovery program is helping residents repair damaged homes while also preparing for the next storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/enterprising-latinas-program-helping-families-still-recovering-from-2024-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/enterprising-latinas-program-helping-families-still-recovering-from-2024-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozeless Babes: Sarasota group capitalizes on changing social norms with alcohol-free events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group has gone from just 15 members to almost 1,600. Its founder attributes that to more people wanting to attend alcohol-free events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boozeless-babes-sarasota-group-capitalizes-on-changing-social-norms-with-alcohol-free-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/boozeless-babes-sarasota-group-capitalizes-on-changing-social-norms-with-alcohol-free-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teaching traditional Chinese dance to the next generation in Tampa Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Liu began dancing as a child in Beijing, China, and is now passing those skills on in Tampa Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/teaching-traditional-chinese-dance-to-the-next-generation-in-tampa-bay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/teaching-traditional-chinese-dance-to-the-next-generation-in-tampa-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albin Polasek Museum brings sculpture, history and inspiration to life in Winter Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Albin Polasek Museum &amp; Sculpture Gardens gives visitors a chance to step inside what many have described as a living work of art.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/albin-polasek-museum-brings-sculpture-history-and-inspiration-to-life-in-winter-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/albin-polasek-museum-brings-sculpture-history-and-inspiration-to-life-in-winter-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shorter eviction notices return in Tampa Bay, raising concerns for renters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates recommend renters seek legal guidance immediately to understand how recent changes apply to their situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/shorter-eviction-notices-return-in-tampa-bay-raising-concerns-for-renters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/shorter-eviction-notices-return-in-tampa-bay-raising-concerns-for-renters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middleton High School cadet named top JROTC student in the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthi Gouravelli is the first Hillsborough County student to receive the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution JROTC award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/middleton-high-school-cadet-named-top-jrotc-student-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/middleton-high-school-cadet-named-top-jrotc-student-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump&rsquo;s national intelligence director, citing husband's health]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her resignation letter, Gabbard said she told Trump of her decision to leave office on June 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-trumprsquos-national-intelligence-director-citing-husbands-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-trumprsquos-national-intelligence-director-citing-husbands-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to try again to launch 12th Starship flight test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 12th Starship test will see a series of first, including a newly-designed spacecraft and launch pad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-try-again-to-launch-12th-starship-flight-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-try-again-to-launch-12th-starship-flight-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases 2024 post-election autopsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 192-page report calls for "a renewed focus on the voters of Middle America and the South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/facing-intense-internal-pressure-dnc-releases-2024-post-election-autopsy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/facing-intense-internal-pressure-dnc-releases-2024-post-election-autopsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NOAA Hurricane Season Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forecast calls for 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2026-noaa-hurricane-season-forecast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2026-noaa-hurricane-season-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX’s 12th Starship launch will test next generation of rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 12th Starship test will see a series of first, including a newly-designed spacecraft and launch pad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-12th-starship-launch-will-test-next-generation-of-rocket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacexs-12th-starship-launch-will-test-next-generation-of-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa International Airport expects slower summer travel season amid flight cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[TPA will have about 18 fewer departures this summer compared to last, which is a decrease of almost 8%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-international-airport-expects-slower-summer-travel-season-amid-flight-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-international-airport-expects-slower-summer-travel-season-amid-flight-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulf Island Ferry ridership increase a boost to local businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gulf Island Ferry is driving more visitors to Manatee County beaches, boosting local businesses this Memorial Day weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulf-island-ferry-ridership-increase-a-boost-to-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulf-island-ferry-ridership-increase-a-boost-to-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness']]></title><description><![CDATA[NASCAR racer Kyle Busch, who won two Cup Series titles in his career, died Thursday at 41, according to a NASCAR post on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-time-nascar-champ-kyle-busch-dies-at-41-after-being-hospitalized-with-a-severe-illness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-time-nascar-champ-kyle-busch-dies-at-41-after-being-hospitalized-with-a-severe-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasure Island's Sunset Beach Pavilion to reopen after surviving two major hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasure Island's Sunset Beach Pavilion is scheduled to officially reopen on June 4, just in time for summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-islands-sunset-beach-pavilion-to-reopen-after-surviving-two-major-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/treasure-islands-sunset-beach-pavilion-to-reopen-after-surviving-two-major-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Issues force SpaceX to scrub its 12th Starship flight test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 12th Starship test will see a series of first, including a newly-designed spacecraft and launch pad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/issues-force-spacex-to-scrub-its-12th-starship-flight-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/issues-force-spacex-to-scrub-its-12th-starship-flight-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Hurst turns heads in first look at Bucs rookie minicamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay's third-round pick out of Georgia State is a 6-foot-4 wide receiver that could be a huge piece to the Bucs offense this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ted-hurst-turns-heads-in-first-look-at-bucs-rookie-minicamp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ted-hurst-turns-heads-in-first-look-at-bucs-rookie-minicamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County teacher fired after alleged racial incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hillsborough County middle school teacher has been fired after an alleged racial incident involving a black doll hanging in a classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-teacher-fired-after-alleged-racial-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-teacher-fired-after-alleged-racial-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk sheriff Judd warns kids, parents about 'teen takeovers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Teens have been recorded trashing businesses, fighting and engaging in other disturbing behavior during the organized events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-sheriff-judd-warns-kids-parents-about-teen-takeovers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-sheriff-judd-warns-kids-parents-about-teen-takeovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Wales community seeks help with growing homeless encampment]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say the encampment sits inside of a wooded area on Piney Avenue, just a few feet from their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lake-wales-community-seeks-help-with-growing-homeless-encampment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lake-wales-community-seeks-help-with-growing-homeless-encampment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ratepayers hold parallel meeting as TECO faces backlash over rising electric bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grassroots environmental group brought together residents frustrated with rising electric bills and energy costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ratepayers-hold-parallel-meeting-as-teco-faces-backlash-over-rising-electric-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ratepayers-hold-parallel-meeting-as-teco-faces-backlash-over-rising-electric-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council up next with Rays vote today]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Hillsborough County approving a non-binding agreement on the Rays&rsquo; $2.3-billion stadium on Wednesday, the Tampa city council is up to bat today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-up-next-with-rays-vote-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-up-next-with-rays-vote-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota Children’s Garden a special place in nature just for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sarasota Children&rsquo;s Garden offers a space for kids to explore freely and have fun in nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-childrens-garden-a-special-place-in-nature-just-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-childrens-garden-a-special-place-in-nature-just-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa City Council, by 4-3 vote, OKs Rays memo of understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Hillsborough County approving a non-binding agreement on the Rays&rsquo; $2.3-billion stadium on Wednesday, the Tampa city council was up to bat today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-by-4-3-vote-oks-rays-memo-of-understanding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-by-4-3-vote-oks-rays-memo-of-understanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backlash to Trump's $1.8B settlement fund delays GOP immigration bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senate Republicans have departed Washington for the Memorial Day recess without voting on a bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/backlash-to-trumps-18b-settlement-fund-delays-gop-immigration-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/backlash-to-trumps-18b-settlement-fund-delays-gop-immigration-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida veterans begin cross-country bike trip ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a 3,700 mile ride of a lifetime that's expected to take three to four months to complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-veterans-begin-cross-country-bike-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-veterans-begin-cross-country-bike-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump postpones signing artificial intelligence order out of concern it would hurt industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The push for government action to vet the most powerful AI systems follows growing concern within the banking industry and other institutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-postpones-signing-artificial-intelligence-order-out-of-concern-it-would-hurt-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-postpones-signing-artificial-intelligence-order-out-of-concern-it-would-hurt-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles W. Burkett, Four-Time Surfside Mayor, Runs for Governor of Florida as ‘No Party Affiliation’ Candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (SURFSIDE, Fla.) &mdash; Charles W. Burkett, four-term Mayor of Surfside and lifelong Floridian, today announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida in the 2026 election as a No Party Affiliation candidate. Burkett&rsquo;s campaign will focus on practical, common-sense solutions that put current Florida residents first.Born and raised in Miami Beach, Burkett graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in finance and founded a national real estate investment firm. He h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/charles-w-burkett-four-time-surfside-mayor-runs-for-governor-of-florida-as-no-party-affiliation-candidate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/charles-w-burkett-four-time-surfside-mayor-runs-for-governor-of-florida-as-no-party-affiliation-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FINANCE REPORT: From Ferrara to Anheuser-Busch: 56 U.S. Food &amp; Beverage Industry Projects Advance in April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads, Inc., announced today its April 2026 manufacturing industry results. The month saw weaker activity across the food and beverage sector than the previous month. April 2026 saw 56 newly identified planned industrial capital projects ranging from poultry farm construction and brewery renovations to large-scale candy and ingredient manufacturing facilities. Food and Beverage Project Top 10 States include Florida with 6.<br />
The pipelin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/finance-report-from-ferrara-to-anheuser-busch-56-us-food-amp-beverage-industry-projects-advance-in-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/finance-report-from-ferrara-to-anheuser-busch-56-us-food-amp-beverage-industry-projects-advance-in-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit Jackson Copeland Foundation Awarded $10K Grant from Duke Energy to Support Communities Across Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.) &mdash; The Duke Energy Foundation announced it has awarded a $10,000 grant to The Jackson Copeland Foundation to help ensure families can afford essential living expenses following a blood cancer diagnosis. The grant is part of a larger commitment from Duke Energy Florida and its Foundation to support the vitality of the communities the company serves.There are only three National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in Florida, so hundreds of Flori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nonprofit-jackson-copeland-foundation-awarded-10k-grant-from-duke-energy-to-support-communities-across-florida/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nonprofit-jackson-copeland-foundation-awarded-10k-grant-from-duke-energy-to-support-communities-across-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The officers' attorneys filed the federal lawsuit on Wednesday, a day after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the fund's creation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officers-who-defended-capitol-from-rioters-sue-to-block-payouts-from-18b-anti-weaponization-fund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officers-who-defended-capitol-from-rioters-sue-to-block-payouts-from-18b-anti-weaponization-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tarps Off' trend sweeps baseball world]]></title><description><![CDATA[At ballparks all across the country, groups of largely young men are joining in on the &ldquo;Tarps Off&rdquo; trend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarps-off-trend-sweeps-baseball-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarps-off-trend-sweeps-baseball-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County teacher removed from class after alleged racial incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hillsborough County middle school teacher has been removed from class over a alleged racial incident during an art class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-teacher-removed-from-class-after-alleged-racial-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-teacher-removed-from-class-after-alleged-racial-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 1-song concert in a Zephyrhills man's front yard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Zephyrhills man plays the Star-Spangled Banner every Memorial Day as a tribute to his country and his father.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-1-song-concert-in-a-zephyrhills-mans-front-yard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-1-song-concert-in-a-zephyrhills-mans-front-yard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders banks to take closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The order instructs bank regulators and government departments to identify signs of people without legal status opening accounts or obtaining loans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-orders-banks-to-take-closer-look-at-clients-citizenship-in-new-immigration-enforcement-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-orders-banks-to-take-closer-look-at-clients-citizenship-in-new-immigration-enforcement-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa shrimper pleased to see the Save Our Shrimpers Act move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Versaggi of Versaggi Shrimp Corp says the bill will provide critical relief for shrimpers who are forced to compete with foreign operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-shrimper-pleased-to-see-the-save-our-shrimpers-act-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-shrimper-pleased-to-see-the-save-our-shrimpers-act-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: U.S. indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro, and the Senate advances a bill aimed at ending the Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-us-indicts-former-cuban-president-ral-castro-and-the-senate-advances-a-bill-aimed-at-ending-the-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-us-indicts-former-cuban-president-ral-castro-and-the-senate-advances-a-bill-aimed-at-ending-the-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-47 vote tally demonstrated the small but crucial number of Republicans voting to halt the war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-advances-bill-aimed-at-ending-iran-war-as-cassidy-after-primary-loss-flips-to-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-advances-bill-aimed-at-ending-iran-war-as-cassidy-after-primary-loss-flips-to-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New healthcare center opens in Mulberry, expanding access for rural residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facility aims to address the healthcare needs of the growing rural population by providing services closer to home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-healthcare-center-opens-in-mulberry-expanding-access-for-rural-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-healthcare-center-opens-in-mulberry-expanding-access-for-rural-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Theatre finalizing repairs after damage from Hurricane Ian]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Venice Theater is still working to bring their performance spaces back to life after Hurricane Ian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/venice-theatre-finalizing-repairs-after-damage-from-hurricane-ian/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/venice-theatre-finalizing-repairs-after-damage-from-hurricane-ian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The one-song concert in a Zephyrhills man's front yard]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Zephyrhills man plays the Star-Spangled Banner every Memorial Day, as a tribute to his country and his father.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-one-song-concert-in-a-zephyrhills-mans-front-yard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-one-song-concert-in-a-zephyrhills-mans-front-yard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooking up goat chili in the crockpot with the Dreaded Fisherman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready for the kick of the three-bean goat chili in the Chef's Kitchen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cooking-up-goat-chili-in-the-crockpot-with-the-dreaded-fisherman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cooking-up-goat-chili-in-the-crockpot-with-the-dreaded-fisherman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pivotal votes ahead in Rays stadium proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week marks an important moment in the ongoing saga of the Rays as crucial votes are set to determine the future of the team's presence in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pivotal-votes-ahead-in-rays-stadium-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pivotal-votes-ahead-in-rays-stadium-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Vincent de Paul CARES to open multiple buildings to fight homelessness in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mission of St. Vincent de Paul CARES is to make homelessness rare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-vincent-de-paul-cares-to-open-multiple-buildings-to-fight-homelessness-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-vincent-de-paul-cares-to-open-multiple-buildings-to-fight-homelessness-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of new multi-use trail over Courtney Campbell Causeway nearing completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is a pedestrian and bicycle overpass built crossing over Gulf to Bay Boulevard, connecting Bayshore Trail and Courtney Campbell Trail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/construction-of-new-multi-use-trail-over-courtney-campbell-causeway-nearing-completion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/construction-of-new-multi-use-trail-over-courtney-campbell-causeway-nearing-completion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Progress: USF offers update of on-campus stadium build]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 427 days, the Bulls will be playing at the stadium and hosting Louisville, if all goes according to plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/making-progress-usf-offers-update-of-on-campus-stadium-build/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/making-progress-usf-offers-update-of-on-campus-stadium-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays score 4 in eighth inning, finish sweep of Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay moved to 9-0 against AL East opponents at home this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-score-4-in-eighth-inning-finish-sweep-of-orioles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-score-4-in-eighth-inning-finish-sweep-of-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drones take center stage at Tampa's Special Operations Forces Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Military contractors from around the world are gathering through Thursday to show off their latest tech.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drones-take-center-stage-at-tampas-special-operations-forces-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drones-take-center-stage-at-tampas-special-operations-forces-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro over planes shot down in 1996]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castro faces federal charges of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of an aircraft and murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-indicts-former-cuban-president-ral-castro-over-planes-shot-down-in-1996/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-indicts-former-cuban-president-ral-castro-over-planes-shot-down-in-1996/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoke Space: The new rocket company in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum News gets an exclusive tour of Stoke Space&rsquo;s launch pad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stoke-space-the-new-rocket-company-in-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stoke-space-the-new-rocket-company-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 5-2 vote, Hillsborough commissioners approve Rays stadium proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week marks an important moment in the ongoing saga of the Rays as crucial votes are set to determine the future of the team's presence in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/in-5-2-vote-hillsborough-commissioners-approve-rays-stadium-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/in-5-2-vote-hillsborough-commissioners-approve-rays-stadium-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longboat Key resort fortifying building against future storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Longboat Key resort is taking steps to ensure the destruction they experienced in the 2024 hurricane season doesn&rsquo;t happen again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/longboat-key-resort-fortifying-building-against-future-storms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/longboat-key-resort-fortifying-building-against-future-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yandy Díaz homers, leads Rays to 4-1 win over Orioles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yandy D&iacute;az homers, leads Rays to 4-1 win over Orioles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yandy-daz-homers-leads-rays-to-4-1-win-over-orioles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yandy-daz-homers-leads-rays-to-4-1-win-over-orioles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Tampa Bay's dry spell is affecting local plant shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local plant shops say sales are slower as customers hold off on buying new greenery until the rain returns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-tampa-bays-dry-spell-is-affecting-local-plant-shops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-tampa-bays-dry-spell-is-affecting-local-plant-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valrico drivers frustrated as intersection traffic blocks turns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers in Hillsborough County are concerned with the growing traffic at a busy intersection in Valrico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/valrico-drivers-frustrated-as-intersection-traffic-blocks-turns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/valrico-drivers-frustrated-as-intersection-traffic-blocks-turns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital works to prepare for future hurricane seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hospital's COO says $37 million is being invested in hardening projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital-works-to-prepare-for-future-hurricane-seasons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital-works-to-prepare-for-future-hurricane-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher wants students to become lifelong learners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marty Stone teaches third grade at Bryan Plant City Elementary School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-wants-students-to-become-lifelong-learners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-wants-students-to-become-lifelong-learners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities have recovered 30 firearms and a crossbow from two residences searched in connection to the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/san-diego-mosque-shooters-met-online-and-left-writings-expressing-hate-fbi-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/san-diego-mosque-shooters-met-online-and-left-writings-expressing-hate-fbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida lawmakers consider funding the Florida State Guard, and key primaries take place across the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-consider-funding-the-florida-state-guard-and-key-primaries-take-place-across-the-country/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-consider-funding-the-florida-state-guard-and-key-primaries-take-place-across-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art, nature and sculpture colab in primary colors]]></title><description><![CDATA[On The Town at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota for its Alexander Calder exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/art-nature-and-sculpture-colab-in-primary-colors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/art-nature-and-sculpture-colab-in-primary-colors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hillsborough College Hawks are good at collecting titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hawks have cracked the code and have figured out how to dominate at the national level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-hillsborough-college-hawks-are-good-at-collecting-titles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-hillsborough-college-hawks-are-good-at-collecting-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves thousands in Florida navigating unemployment system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shutdown and resulting layoffs are triggering thousands of unemployment claims, impacting roughly 5,000 workers in Florida alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spirit-airlines-shutdown-leaves-thousands-in-florida-navigating-unemployment-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spirit-airlines-shutdown-leaves-thousands-in-florida-navigating-unemployment-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay area pharmacy shares impact of tariffs on medications]]></title><description><![CDATA[A USF assistant professor of supply chain management says mom-and-pop pharmacies are feeling the affect much more than bigger chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-pharmacy-shares-impact-of-tariffs-on-medications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-pharmacy-shares-impact-of-tariffs-on-medications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump touts ballroom construction plan after Senate funding setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump said that features like &ldquo;a shield that protects everything that&rsquo;s inside, everything that&rsquo;s on top&rdquo; were incorporated into the plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-touts-ballroom-construction-plan-after-senate-funding-setback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-touts-ballroom-construction-plan-after-senate-funding-setback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida mentoring program works to get specialty license plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take Stock in Children launched its &ldquo;Mentoring Changes Lives&rdquo; specialty license plate to create a funding stream for scholarships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-mentoring-program-works-to-get-specialty-license-plate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-mentoring-program-works-to-get-specialty-license-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FWC announces dates for 2026 Python Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The challenge is an effort that includes a 10-day competition to remove this species from public lands in south Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-announces-dates-for-2026-python-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-announces-dates-for-2026-python-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Two suspects kill 3 people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-two-suspects-kill-3-people-at-a-san-diego-mosque-before-killing-themselves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-two-suspects-kill-3-people-at-a-san-diego-mosque-before-killing-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UPSHOT League Multi-Platform Media Distribution Launches for Inaugural 2026 Basketball Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; The UPSHOT League will launch its inaugural 2026 season with one of the most comprehensive media distribution strategies ever assembled for a startup women&rsquo;s sports league, combining the national Scripps Sports Network FAST channel, global streaming with YouTube and local over-the-air television distribution, including in all four Upshot League markets (Greensboro, Savannah, Charlotte and Jacksonville).<br />
UPSHOT League games will reach fans throu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-upshot-league-multi-platform-media-distribution-launches-for-inaugural-2026-basketball-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-upshot-league-multi-platform-media-distribution-launches-for-inaugural-2026-basketball-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amba to Highlight Real-World Results in May 20 Webinar on Proactive, AI-Enabled Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (NAPLES, Fla.) &mdash; Amba, a leader in passive AI-powered care technology, will host a live webinar titled &ldquo;From Staffing Crisis To Operational Advantage&rdquo; on May 20, 2026, focused on how senior living operators can move beyond reactive care and how working with better visibility and earlier insight improves operational efficiency. The session, presented in partnership with Senior Housing News, will feature Kristen Parsons, President of Tiffany Village and Kenny&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/amba-to-highlight-real-world-results-in-may-20-webinar-on-proactive-ai-enabled-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/amba-to-highlight-real-world-results-in-may-20-webinar-on-proactive-ai-enabled-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community groups step up as FEMA scales back, helping hurricane survivors rebuild in Manatee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hope Pathways is stepping in to help hurricane survivors still struggling, almost two years after 2024's back-to-back storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-groups-step-up-as-fema-scales-back-helping-hurricane-survivors-rebuild-in-manatee-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-groups-step-up-as-fema-scales-back-helping-hurricane-survivors-rebuild-in-manatee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa councilman Luis Viera to resign, seek House District 67 seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viera has represented District 7 on the Tampa City Council for nearly a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-councilman-luis-viera-to-resign-seek-house-district-67-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-councilman-luis-viera-to-resign-seek-house-district-67-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero each drive in 4 runs as Rays bash Orioles 16-6]]></title><description><![CDATA[D&iacute;az and Caminero lead Rays past Orioles, 16-6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yandy-daz-and-junior-caminero-each-drive-in-4-runs-as-rays-bash-orioles-16-6/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yandy-daz-and-junior-caminero-each-drive-in-4-runs-as-rays-bash-orioles-16-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa man's mission brings food and friendship to the homeless in downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six mornings a week, Jim Kwid provides coffee, donuts and fruit to the homeless near Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mans-mission-brings-food-and-friendship-to-the-homeless-in-downtown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mans-mission-brings-food-and-friendship-to-the-homeless-in-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital opens new clinical biochemical genetics lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[By measuring key biomarkers in blood, urine and other samples, this lab helps physicians quickly identify disorders and start the correct treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital-opens-new-clinical-biochemical-genetics-lab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital-opens-new-clinical-biochemical-genetics-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless Empowerment Program recognized for approach to wellness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nonprofit in Pinellas County working to break the cycle of homelessness was recently recognized for its comprehensive approach to wellness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/homeless-empowerment-program-recognized-for-approach-to-wellness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/homeless-empowerment-program-recognized-for-approach-to-wellness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New FWC rules on fishing licenses draw criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida&rsquo;s new rule requiring non-residents to purchase short-term recreational fishing licenses in person instead of online is drawing backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-fwc-rules-on-fishing-licenses-draw-criticism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-fwc-rules-on-fishing-licenses-draw-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco school district views alternatives for Gulf Middle improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Board of Education has approved a new plan for Gulf Middle School in Pasco County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-school-district-views-alternatives-for-gulf-middle-improvement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-school-district-views-alternatives-for-gulf-middle-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Causeway to close overnight for construction work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Courtney Campbell Causeway will be closed Monday night for construction work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/causeway-to-close-overnight-for-construction-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/causeway-to-close-overnight-for-construction-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$54.7 million Silver Oaks rehab planned in East Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairstead says it plans sweeping improvements across the property &mdash; including upgrades to individual apartments and building exteriors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/547-million-silver-oaks-rehab-planned-in-east-tampa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/547-million-silver-oaks-rehab-planned-in-east-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbound Gandy Boulevard entrance ramp onto southbound I-275 to be closed Monday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[View our Real-Time Traffic Map for alternate routes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westbound-gandy-boulevard-entrance-ramp-onto-southbound-i-275-to-be-closed-monday-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westbound-gandy-boulevard-entrance-ramp-onto-southbound-i-275-to-be-closed-monday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property on edge of Tampa cemetery where anomalies were found is being developed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sign advertising new homes to be built on a property on the edge of a historic Tampa cemetery has some asking for the project to be stopped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/property-on-edge-of-tampa-cemetery-where-anomalies-were-found-is-being-developed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/property-on-edge-of-tampa-cemetery-where-anomalies-were-found-is-being-developed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal jury sides with OpenAI in feud with Elon Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[After investing $38 million, Musk accused OpenAI's Sam Altman and his top deputy of shifting into a moneymaking mode behind his back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-jury-sides-with-openai-in-feud-with-elon-musk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-jury-sides-with-openai-in-feud-with-elon-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete launches new affordable rental housing program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications are open now and must be submitted by Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-launches-new-affordable-rental-housing-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-launches-new-affordable-rental-housing-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAA: Nearly 2.7 million Floridians to travel over Memorial Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationwide, AAA expects about 45 million Americans to travel over the holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aaa-nearly-27-million-floridians-to-travel-over-memorial-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aaa-nearly-27-million-floridians-to-travel-over-memorial-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With many erased African American cemeteries in Tampa Bay, the Black Cemetery Network hosts its first conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fight to uncover erased African American cemeteries first gained traction in Tampa Bay, and it's not slowing down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-many-erased-african-american-cemeteries-in-tampa-bay-the-black-cemetery-network-hosts-its-first-conference/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-many-erased-african-american-cemeteries-in-tampa-bay-the-black-cemetery-network-hosts-its-first-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays top Marlins 6-3; become first AL team to 30 wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junior Caminero and Yandy D&iacute;az both homered in the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-top-marlins-6-3-become-first-al-team-to-30-wins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-top-marlins-6-3-become-first-al-team-to-30-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump calls Taiwan arms sales as 'good negotiating chip' with China]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has warned of potential conflicts over Taiwan, framing it as a crucial issue in China-U.S. relations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-calls-taiwan-arms-sales-as-good-negotiating-chip-with-china/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-calls-taiwan-arms-sales-as-good-negotiating-chip-with-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay area mother creates new coloring book for moms and wellness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her coloring book is being sold online and at events like the one she&rsquo;s hosting this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-mother-creates-new-coloring-book-for-moms-and-wellness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-mother-creates-new-coloring-book-for-moms-and-wellness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Older adults turning to AI companions]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-powered robots can&rsquo;t replace humans, but many seniors say they can help them feel less alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/older-adults-turning-to-ai-companions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/older-adults-turning-to-ai-companions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in joint U.S.-Nigerian mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president contended al-Mainuki was second-in-command of the Islamic State group globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-islamic-state-group-leader-was-killed-in-joint-us-nigerian-mission/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-islamic-state-group-leader-was-killed-in-joint-us-nigerian-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel says it killed leader of Hamas' military wing, one of architects of Oct. 7 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was one of the last surviving architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the war in Gaza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/israel-says-it-killed-leader-of-hamas-military-wing-one-of-architects-of-oct-7-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/israel-says-it-killed-leader-of-hamas-military-wing-one-of-architects-of-oct-7-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson flag football sets the standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Hillsborough County flag football world, there&rsquo;s a huge responsibility that comes with being a Robinson Knight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/robinson-flag-football-sets-the-standard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/robinson-flag-football-sets-the-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying U.S.-China ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has suggested that Washington's relationship with the self-governing island of Taiwan is the key factor in China-U.S. relations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-weighs-taiwan-arms-package-after-summit-aimed-at-steadying-us-china-ties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-weighs-taiwan-arms-package-after-summit-aimed-at-steadying-us-china-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Niño status update for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong El Ni&ntilde;o is possible by the summer and it could have impacts on the 2026 Hurricane Season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/el-nio-status-update-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/el-nio-status-update-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida awaits judge's ruling on suspending new congressional map, and Vindman states his case to be senator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-awaits-judges-ruling-on-suspending-new-congressional-map-and-vindman-states-his-case-to-be-senator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-awaits-judges-ruling-on-suspending-new-congressional-map-and-vindman-states-his-case-to-be-senator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida judge to hear consolidation arguments in state redistricting lawsuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three separate lawsuits claim Florida's new congressional map violates the state's Fair Districts Amendments, which voters approved in 2010.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-judge-to-hear-consolidation-arguments-in-state-redistricting-lawsuits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-judge-to-hear-consolidation-arguments-in-state-redistricting-lawsuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays, area officials following up on stadium MOU today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays officials, along with city and county lawmakers, are scheduled to hold a news conference Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-area-officials-following-up-on-stadium-mou-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-area-officials-following-up-on-stadium-mou-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX will try again Friday to launch ISS resupply mission after scrubbing twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials cited "unfavorable weather conditions at the launch site" as the reason for Wednesday's scrub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-will-try-again-friday-to-launch-iss-resupply-mission-after-scrubbing-twice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-will-try-again-friday-to-launch-iss-resupply-mission-after-scrubbing-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish kill at Lake Hollingsworth raises concerns in Lakeland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of dead gizzard shad are covering up part of the shoreline near the lake&rsquo;s boat ramp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fish-kill-at-lake-hollingsworth-raises-concerns-in-lakeland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fish-kill-at-lake-hollingsworth-raises-concerns-in-lakeland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as ship seized and another sunk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British military says the ship seized near the UAE was moving toward Iranian territorial waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tensions-flare-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-ship-seized-and-another-sunk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tensions-flare-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-ship-seized-and-another-sunk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd time is a charm as SpaceX launches ISS resupply mission after 2 scrubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dragon spacecraft is carrying about 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/3rd-time-is-a-charm-as-spacex-launches-iss-resupply-mission-after-2-scrubs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/3rd-time-is-a-charm-as-spacex-launches-iss-resupply-mission-after-2-scrubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Poly reaches student housing capacity amid record enrollment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The university expects more than 960 new students this fall, but with on-campus housing already full, some students will be placed on a waitlist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-poly-reaches-student-housing-capacity-amid-record-enrollment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-poly-reaches-student-housing-capacity-amid-record-enrollment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gravesites damaged at historic Palmetto cemetery; sheriff's office investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community cleanup day for the Old Memphis Cemetery is scheduled for May 23, starting at 9 a.m., and the public is invited to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gravesites-damaged-at-historic-palmetto-cemetery-sheriffs-office-investigating/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gravesites-damaged-at-historic-palmetto-cemetery-sheriffs-office-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$67 million upgrade complete at St. Pete sewer plant shut down by Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plant was shut down for the first time during Hurricane Helene&rsquo;s 6.3 foot storm surge in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/67-million-upgrade-complete-at-st-pete-sewer-plant-shut-down-by-helene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/67-million-upgrade-complete-at-st-pete-sewer-plant-shut-down-by-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa City Council approves infrastructure funding for Ybor Harbor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa City Council approved $35 million in funding Thursday for the Ybor Harbor project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-approves-infrastructure-funding-for-ybor-harbor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-approves-infrastructure-funding-for-ybor-harbor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic book collectors gathering in Tampa ahead of annual Tampa Bay Toy &amp; Comic Expo]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's an event that is sure to bring plenty of nostalgia and fun for all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/comic-book-collectors-gathering-in-tampa-ahead-of-annual-tampa-bay-toy-amp-comic-expo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/comic-book-collectors-gathering-in-tampa-ahead-of-annual-tampa-bay-toy-amp-comic-expo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays, area officials speak on new stadium; commissioner says project won't raise taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays CEO Ken Babby, Hillsborough County Commissioner Chairman Ken Hagan and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor attended the news conference at Tampa City Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-area-officials-speak-on-new-stadium-commissioner-says-project-wont-raise-taxes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-area-officials-speak-on-new-stadium-commissioner-says-project-wont-raise-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom 250 kicks off summer of events celebrating America’s 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s committee for America&rsquo;s 250th birthday plans to bring a state fair, Grand Prix and UFC fight to the nation&rsquo;s capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/freedom-250-kicks-off-summer-of-events-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/freedom-250-kicks-off-summer-of-events-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elli Black has a golden finish to her high school career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elli Black's passion and dedication to training paid off last week in Jacksonville, with two state championship wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elli-black-has-a-golden-finish-to-her-high-school-career/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elli-black-has-a-golden-finish-to-her-high-school-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair comes to an end as Warsh to head central bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powell said he plans to stay on as a Fed governor until a Justice Department probe into the central bank&rsquo;s headquarters renovation ends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/powells-term-as-federal-reserve-chair-comes-to-an-end-as-warsh-to-head-central-bank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/powells-term-as-federal-reserve-chair-comes-to-an-end-as-warsh-to-head-central-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota schools update school bell times for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sarasota County school district has announced new school start times for the 2026-27 school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-schools-update-school-bell-times-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-schools-update-school-bell-times-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators vote to withhold their own pay during a government shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[It only applies to members of the Senate and does not require House approval or the president&rsquo;s signature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senators-vote-to-withhold-their-own-pay-during-a-government-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senators-vote-to-withhold-their-own-pay-during-a-government-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa City Council to vote on infrastructure funding for Ybor Harbor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa City Council is poised to approve a substantial funding package for the development of Ybor Harbor in the Channel District.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-to-vote-on-infrastructure-funding-for-ybor-harbor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-city-council-to-vote-on-infrastructure-funding-for-ybor-harbor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elected leaders, Rays react to memorandum of understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough commissioners are expected to vote on the non-binding agreement at their May 20 meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elected-leaders-rays-react-to-memorandum-of-understanding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elected-leaders-rays-react-to-memorandum-of-understanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safford House offers look at progressive founding family of Tarpon Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safford House tour offers look at turn of 20th Century in Pinellas County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safford-house-offers-look-at-progressive-founding-family-of-tarpon-springs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safford-house-offers-look-at-progressive-founding-family-of-tarpon-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida lawmaker faces reprimand for redistricting protest, and FWC makes a change to its manta ray policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmaker-faces-reprimand-for-redistricting-protest-and-fwc-makes-a-change-to-its-manta-ray-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmaker-faces-reprimand-for-redistricting-protest-and-fwc-makes-a-change-to-its-manta-ray-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taiwan is a self-ruled that China claims as part of its territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chinas-xi-warns-trump-that-differences-over-taiwan-could-lead-to-conflict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chinas-xi-warns-trump-that-differences-over-taiwan-could-lead-to-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fifa-announces-super-bowl-style-world-cup-final-halftime-show-featuring-madonna-shakira-and-bts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fifa-announces-super-bowl-style-world-cup-final-halftime-show-featuring-madonna-shakira-and-bts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring gas prices pinch businesses during busy graduation season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers are considering possible tax relief measures at the state and federal levels, to take some pressure off at the pump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/soaring-gas-prices-pinch-businesses-during-busy-graduation-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/soaring-gas-prices-pinch-businesses-during-busy-graduation-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schedule released: Bucs open with pair of matchups against Ohio foes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers have an early three-game homestand, a middle-of-the-season bye week and a pair of visits from Los Angeles teams down the home stretch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/schedule-released-bucs-open-with-pair-of-matchups-against-ohio-foes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/schedule-released-bucs-open-with-pair-of-matchups-against-ohio-foes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco stepping down to run for Senate seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco released a statement saying he is stepping down in November to run for the District 21 Florida State Senate seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-sheriff-chris-nocco-stepping-down-to-run-for-senate-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-sheriff-chris-nocco-stepping-down-to-run-for-senate-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents pack Tampa open house on El Prado Boulevard redesign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will reduce each direction of El Prado to one lane and add bike lanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/residents-pack-tampa-open-house-on-el-prado-boulevard-redesign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/residents-pack-tampa-open-house-on-el-prado-boulevard-redesign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivor recounts harrowing details about small plane crash in the Atlantic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympia Outten, one of 11 survivors after the plane went down in the Atlantic, said she didn't think they would make it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/survivor-recounts-harrowing-details-about-small-plane-crash-in-the-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/survivor-recounts-harrowing-details-about-small-plane-crash-in-the-atlantic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court's order allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining mifepristone at pharmacies or through the mail without a visit to a doctor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/supreme-court-preserves-access-to-widely-used-abortion-pill-while-lawsuit-plays-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/supreme-court-preserves-access-to-widely-used-abortion-pill-while-lawsuit-plays-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enterprising Latinas to celebrate more than 100 members from its certification programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceremony will recognize members completing programs ranging from business development training to Tampa Bay eats certifications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/enterprising-latinas-to-celebrate-more-than-100-members-from-its-certification-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/enterprising-latinas-to-celebrate-more-than-100-members-from-its-certification-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incidents came as a senior Iranian official reiterated his country's claim to the waterway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tensions-flare-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-a-ship-is-seized-and-another-is-sunk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tensions-flare-near-strait-of-hormuz-as-a-ship-is-seized-and-another-is-sunk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition grows against Ybor City live nation proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed Live Nation venue is part of the Gasworx project, and it&rsquo;s drawing some backlash from local residents and business owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/petition-grows-against-ybor-city-live-nation-proposal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/petition-grows-against-ybor-city-live-nation-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Tampa redevelopment plans move forward as long-awaited RFPs near release]]></title><description><![CDATA[These projects could affect housing access, small business growth, and generational wealth in East Tampa for years to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/east-tampa-redevelopment-plans-move-forward-as-long-awaited-rfps-near-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/east-tampa-redevelopment-plans-move-forward-as-long-awaited-rfps-near-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays, Hillsborough County agree to preliminary terms on new stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[A county commissioner confirmed that a memo of understanding is in place, but said the MOU has "severe material deficiencies."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-hillsborough-county-agree-to-preliminary-terms-on-new-stadium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-hillsborough-county-agree-to-preliminary-terms-on-new-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Spirit Airlines workers sue airline after closure over lost wages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suit names six former workers as plaintiffs on behalf of the roughly 17,000 full- and part-time employees who were let go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-spirit-airlines-workers-sue-airline-after-closure-over-lost-wages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-spirit-airlines-workers-sue-airline-after-closure-over-lost-wages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartow's State Road 60 bridge project begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bridge over State Road 60 in Bartow will enhance safety for cyclists on the Fort Fraser Trail, connecting the trail and boosting local business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartows-state-road-60-bridge-project-begins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartows-state-road-60-bridge-project-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava hosts ribbon-cutting at WASD South District Wastewater Treatment Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) &mdash; Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, joined by County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins (D8), Miami-Dade County Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer Roy Coley, and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Director Jay J. Fink, P.E., will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the new Thickening and Dewatering Facilities at WASD&rsquo;s South District Wastewater Treatment P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/miami-dade-mayor-daniella-levine-cava-hosts-ribbon-cutting-at-wasd-south-district-wastewater-treatment-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/miami-dade-mayor-daniella-levine-cava-hosts-ribbon-cutting-at-wasd-south-district-wastewater-treatment-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web Scribble Launches Career Center Tech for U.S. Colleges and Universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (BOCA RATON, Fla.) &mdash; Web Scribble, a leading provider of career center technology for associations and mission-driven organizations, today announced the launch of Career Center technology for colleges and universities. The new offering helps institutions connect students earlier to employers, mentors, alumni, professional communities, career fairs, and long-term career pathways in one student-centered experience.Web Scribble has spent more than two decades building career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/web-scribble-launches-career-center-tech-for-us-colleges-and-universities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/web-scribble-launches-career-center-tech-for-us-colleges-and-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility set for closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[State officials will close the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility by next month, according to multiple reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/reports-alligator-alcatraz-detention-facility-set-for-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/reports-alligator-alcatraz-detention-facility-set-for-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FWC working to temporarily prohibit the importation of sloths into Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[FWC Executive Director Roger Young announced all permits related to Sloth World have been relinquished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-working-to-temporarily-prohibit-the-importation-of-sloths-into-florida/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-working-to-temporarily-prohibit-the-importation-of-sloths-into-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US 19 construction causing drivers to speed through neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[As construction on US 19 in Clearwater continues, some residents are concerned about drivers cutting through their neighborhoods to get around it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-19-construction-causing-drivers-to-speed-through-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-19-construction-causing-drivers-to-speed-through-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varsho hits grand slam in 10th to lift Blue Jays past Rays, 5-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays matched their season high by walking 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/varsho-hits-grand-slam-in-10th-to-lift-blue-jays-past-rays-5-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/varsho-hits-grand-slam-in-10th-to-lift-blue-jays-past-rays-5-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Sheriff's Office sting busts multi-state organized theft ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hillsborough County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office announced its&rsquo; retail theft unit broke up an organized theft operation that spanned multiple states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-sheriffs-office-sting-busts-multi-state-organized-theft-ring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-sheriffs-office-sting-busts-multi-state-organized-theft-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seniors in Service nonprofit using meta glasses to help blind and low vision seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nonprofit receives funding to help give meta glasses to more seniors with low vision]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seniors-in-service-nonprofit-using-meta-glasses-to-help-blind-and-low-vision-seniors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seniors-in-service-nonprofit-using-meta-glasses-to-help-blind-and-low-vision-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apollo Beach Woman's Club holds last meeting after more than 60 years of service in the community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members say a lack of new leadership and declining participation has forced them to close their doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/apollo-beach-womans-club-holds-last-meeting-after-more-than-60-years-of-service-in-the-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/apollo-beach-womans-club-holds-last-meeting-after-more-than-60-years-of-service-in-the-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oceans of Support fundraiser set for fire-damaged USF Marine Science Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Petersburg Innovation District CEO said they want to help researchers and students pick up the pieces after the devastating fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oceans-of-support-fundraiser-set-for-fire-damaged-usf-marine-science-lab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oceans-of-support-fundraiser-set-for-fire-damaged-usf-marine-science-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haines City launches new cooking oil disposal initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pouring cooking oil down the drain may seem harmless, but officials say it can cause major damage to sewer systems and the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-launches-new-cooking-oil-disposal-initiative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-launches-new-cooking-oil-disposal-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: DeSantis responds to Alligator Alcatraz possible closure, and South Carolina fails to pass new election map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-responds-to-alligator-alcatraz-possible-closure-and-south-carolina-fails-to-pass-new-election-map/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-responds-to-alligator-alcatraz-possible-closure-and-south-carolina-fails-to-pass-new-election-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Tampa residents divided over major El Prado Boulevard changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major street redesign planned for El Prado Boulevard in Tampa will kick off in a few weeks, with mixed reactions from residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/south-tampa-residents-divided-over-major-el-prado-boulevard-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/south-tampa-residents-divided-over-major-el-prado-boulevard-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 EF0 tornadoes confirmed in Pasco County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first tornado touched down in Hudson and tracked along the ground for about mile. The second tornado touched down in Shady Hills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-ef0-tornadoes-confirmed-in-pasco-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-ef0-tornadoes-confirmed-in-pasco-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popo's Local Bistro's chicken cacciatore and spaghetti carbonara]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orlando's Popo's Local Bistro celebrates modern Italian in a quaint setting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/popos-local-bistros-chicken-cacciatore-and-spaghetti-carbonara/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/popos-local-bistros-chicken-cacciatore-and-spaghetti-carbonara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[And Kuwait accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Middle East nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-ceasefire-talks-stalled-trump-and-hegseth-claim-control-over-iran-and-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/with-ceasefire-talks-stalled-trump-and-hegseth-claim-control-over-iran-and-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Coast Guard: At least 10 rescued after plane crashes off the coast of Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal investigators say the twin-engine plane was flying to Grand Bahama International Airport from Marsh Harbour Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-coast-guard-at-least-10-rescued-after-plane-crashes-off-the-coast-of-florida/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-coast-guard-at-least-10-rescued-after-plane-crashes-off-the-coast-of-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX scrubs International Space Station resupply mission launch, will attempt again Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials cited "unfavorable weather conditions at the launch site" as the reason for Wednesday's scrub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-scrubs-international-space-station-resupply-mission-launch-will-attempt-again-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-scrubs-international-space-station-resupply-mission-launch-will-attempt-again-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrus County hits pause button on data center development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citrus County commissioners are working towards a moratorium on building permits and property rezoning related to building data centers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-hits-pause-button-on-data-center-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-hits-pause-button-on-data-center-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrus County Commissioners agree to impose moratorium on data centers as residents share concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have become one of the hot topics for discussion at county board meetings throughout the Bay area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-commissioners-agree-to-impose-moratorium-on-data-centers-as-residents-share-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-commissioners-agree-to-impose-moratorium-on-data-centers-as-residents-share-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$200M hurricane relief program opens for Hillsborough County homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many homeowners in Hillsborough County are still living with damage &mdash; and in some cases, unsafe conditions &mdash; after the 2024 storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/200m-hurricane-relief-program-opens-for-hillsborough-county-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/200m-hurricane-relief-program-opens-for-hillsborough-county-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete residents voice concerns for Gas Plant District's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Historic Gas Plant District's future, affordable housing, and jobs were some of the issues residents talked about at a town hall meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-residents-voice-concerns-for-gas-plant-districts-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-residents-voice-concerns-for-gas-plant-districts-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Sen. Hooper announces retirement in November; Pasco sheriff to run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooper is currently on the Joint Legislative Budget Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-sen-hooper-announces-retirement-in-november-pasco-sheriff-to-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-sen-hooper-announces-retirement-in-november-pasco-sheriff-to-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Uthmeier commended the NFL for altering the Rooney Rule website language after his initial letter but said the revisions raise more questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-attorney-general-issues-investigative-subpoena-to-the-nfl-over-the-rooney-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-attorney-general-issues-investigative-subpoena-to-the-nfl-over-the-rooney-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman, following Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warsh will take over as the Fed confronts stubborn inflation, divisions over interest rates and renewed scrutiny from Trump over its independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-confirms-trump-pick-warsh-as-federal-reserve-chairman-following-powell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-confirms-trump-pick-warsh-as-federal-reserve-chairman-following-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF sprinter Jaleel Croal filling up trophy case as he chases pro dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The USF Track &amp; Field team will look to win its sixth straight American Conference championship this weekend, with Jaleel leading the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-sprinter-jaleel-croal-filling-up-trophy-case-as-he-chases-pro-dreams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-sprinter-jaleel-croal-filling-up-trophy-case-as-he-chases-pro-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX will try again Wednesday to launch International Space Station resupply mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's Falcon 9 will send up about 6,500 pounds of cargo to the space station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-will-try-again-wednesday-to-launch-international-space-station-resupply-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-will-try-again-wednesday-to-launch-international-space-station-resupply-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of Historic 2026 Season, The UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Women’s Basketball Team Rosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; The UPSHOT League today announced the official rosters for its four founding franchises &ndash; the Jacksonville WAVES, Savannah STEEL, Charlotte CROWN, and Greensboro GROOVE &ndash; featuring more than 40 athletes with WNBA, international, and elite NCAA experience. Across the league, rosters feature WNBA draft selections and training camp players, international professionals across multiple continents, NCAA Tournament veterans, conference champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ahead-of-historic-2026-season-the-upshot-league-announces-inaugural-womens-basketball-team-rosters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ahead-of-historic-2026-season-the-upshot-league-announces-inaugural-womens-basketball-team-rosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US MANUFACTURING: $20B Tesla Semiconductor Plant Headlines 149 New Industrial Capital Projects, Spring 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads, Inc. has released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report and saw a surge in new industrial manufacturing capital projects, with our research team tracking 149 newly identified planned industrial projects ranging from plant expansions and new construction to renovations and equipment upgrades.Leading the month is Tesla&rsquo;s planned $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in TX, part of a broader wave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-manufacturing-20b-tesla-semiconductor-plant-headlines-149-new-industrial-capital-projects-spring-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-manufacturing-20b-tesla-semiconductor-plant-headlines-149-new-industrial-capital-projects-spring-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger from cruise ship as confirmed infections grow to 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Health Organization says nine cases have been confirmed worldwide. There are two suspected cases that are unconfirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-confirmed-infections-grow-to-9/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spain-reports-new-hantavirus-case-in-passenger-from-cruise-ship-as-confirmed-infections-grow-to-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat Blue Jays 7-6 for 16th win in last 18 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays beat Blue Jays 7-6 for 16th win in last 18 games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-blue-jays-7-6-for-16th-win-in-last-18-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-blue-jays-7-6-for-16th-win-in-last-18-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A+ Teacher shows students how hard work pays off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christina Rutledge teaches biology at Strawberry Crest High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-shows-students-how-hard-work-pays-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-teacher-shows-students-how-hard-work-pays-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs, NFL schedules to be unveiled Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL schedule release will reveal exact dates, times, and prime-time games for the 18-week season, totaling 272 games across 32 franchises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-nfl-schedules-to-be-unveiled-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-nfl-schedules-to-be-unveiled-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battle South Florida wildfires that have burned thousands of acres]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of South Florida wildfires that torched thousands of acres in the Everglades over the weekend spread as fire crews worked to contain them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-battle-south-florida-wildfires-that-have-burned-thousands-of-acres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-battle-south-florida-wildfires-that-have-burned-thousands-of-acres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota opens new mosquito management building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The older facility put some limitations during the time of his crucial research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-opens-new-mosquito-management-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-opens-new-mosquito-management-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special session begins for Florida lawmakers to finalize budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers have until the end of June to reach a deal in order to avoid a state government shutdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/special-session-begins-for-florida-lawmakers-to-finalize-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/special-session-begins-for-florida-lawmakers-to-finalize-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. consumer prices rise 3.8% as Iran war sends energy prices higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a month-to-month basis, April prices were up 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-consumer-prices-rise-38-as-iran-war-sends-energy-prices-higher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-consumer-prices-rise-38-as-iran-war-sends-energy-prices-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After trial cut short, Pinellas County Schools mull future of weapon detection systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the two-week trial, officials say the weapon detection systems alerted on 7% of students at Gibbs High and 9.1% of students at Palm Harbor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-trial-cut-short-pinellas-county-schools-mull-future-of-weapon-detection-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/after-trial-cut-short-pinellas-county-schools-mull-future-of-weapon-detection-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharkapalooza brings artists and shark conservation together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharkapalooza begins at Coachman Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. and is free to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sharkapalooza-brings-artists-and-shark-conservation-together/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sharkapalooza-brings-artists-and-shark-conservation-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Tax Collector's Office wants seat at the table for Rays talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tax collector's busiest location sits in the proposed footprint of the Rays development of the Hillsborough College campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-tax-collectors-office-wants-seat-at-the-table-for-rays-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-tax-collectors-office-wants-seat-at-the-table-for-rays-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather forces SpaceX to scrub resupply launch to International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's Falcon 9 will send up about 6,500 pounds of cargo to the space station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/weather-forces-spacex-to-scrub-resupply-launch-to-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/weather-forces-spacex-to-scrub-resupply-launch-to-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's FDA chief leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Diamantas, the agency's chief for foods, is expected to take over as acting commissioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-fda-chief-leaving-after-angering-pharma-ceos-vaping-lobbyists-and-anti-abortion-groups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-fda-chief-leaving-after-angering-pharma-ceos-vaping-lobbyists-and-anti-abortion-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Largo City Hall opens next week, marking downtown redevelopment milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new city hall, called Horizon West Bay, sits at the heart of downtown Largo as a mixed-use development and collaborative space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-largo-city-hall-opens-next-week-marking-downtown-redevelopment-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-largo-city-hall-opens-next-week-marking-downtown-redevelopment-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s Basketball! The UPSHOT League Announces Founding Partners for Jacksonville Waves for 2026 Inaugural Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; The UPSHOT League on Tuesday announced its founding corporate partners supporting the launch of the Jacksonville Waves, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of the league&rsquo;s inaugural season and its mission to elevate women&rsquo;s professional basketball through community-driven investment and innovation.<br />
The league&rsquo;s founding partners include CSI Companies; ACUVUE, the world&rsquo;s leading&sect; contact lens brand from Johnso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/womens-basketball-the-upshot-league-announces-founding-partners-for-jacksonville-waves-for-2026-inaugural-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/womens-basketball-the-upshot-league-announces-founding-partners-for-jacksonville-waves-for-2026-inaugural-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI in fatal FSU shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys for the family of a man killed during the 2025 shooting at Florida State University are expected to announce a lawsuit Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawsuit-blames-chatgpt-maker-openai-in-fatal-fsu-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawsuit-blames-chatgpt-maker-openai-in-fatal-fsu-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cole Tomas Allen was handcuffed and shackled and wearing an orange jail uniform when he appeared in federal court for his arraignment Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-charged-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-attack-pleads-not-guilty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-charged-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-attack-pleads-not-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota purchases Stickney Point plaza, businesses forced to vacate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two businesses share how they are navigating uncharted territory after Sarasota county purchases Stickney Point property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-purchases-stickney-point-plaza-businesses-forced-to-vacate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-purchases-stickney-point-plaza-businesses-forced-to-vacate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aranda homers, drives in three as AL East-leading Rays beat Blue Jays 8-5 for 15th win in 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richie Palacios had three hits and three RBIs, Chandler Simpson had three hits, stole two bases and scored three runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aranda-homers-drives-in-three-as-al-east-leading-rays-beat-blue-jays-8-5-for-15th-win-in-17/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aranda-homers-drives-in-three-as-al-east-leading-rays-beat-blue-jays-8-5-for-15th-win-in-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeira Beach wants food trucks to fill Snack Shack void]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor said many of the weekly food truck slots for Archibald Beach Park remain open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-wants-food-trucks-to-fill-snack-shack-void/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/madeira-beach-wants-food-trucks-to-fill-snack-shack-void/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belinda Leto and Tampa's Celebrate Birthdays provide parties for children in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belinda Leto and co-founder Celina Saunders started Celebrate Birthdays to provide birthday parties, mostly for small numbers of foster children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/belinda-leto-and-tampas-celebrate-birthdays-provide-parties-for-children-in-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/belinda-leto-and-tampas-celebrate-birthdays-provide-parties-for-children-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernando County seeing steady population growth with housing developments on the rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[With thousands of homes being developed in Hernando County, plans are being made to sustain that growth over time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-seeing-steady-population-growth-with-housing-developments-on-the-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hernando-county-seeing-steady-population-growth-with-housing-developments-on-the-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Supervisor of Elections Office working to keep voters informed on district maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supervisor of Elections workers are fielding calls from voters trying to figure out what has changed with the new district maps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-supervisor-of-elections-office-working-to-keep-voters-informed-on-district-maps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-supervisor-of-elections-office-working-to-keep-voters-informed-on-district-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preserve Rural Lithia works to bring neighbors together to seek 'smart development']]></title><description><![CDATA[Members say they're standing together to encourage a different kind of development in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/preserve-rural-lithia-works-to-bring-neighbors-together-to-seek-smart-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/preserve-rural-lithia-works-to-bring-neighbors-together-to-seek-smart-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/passengers-from-virus-stricken-cruise-ship-fly-to-home-countries-for-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/passengers-from-virus-stricken-cruise-ship-fly-to-home-countries-for-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 4-year-old girl dead in Largo mobile home fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A neighbor said the flames were so intense in the tightly packed park that he feared his home would catch fire also.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/woman-4-year-old-girl-dead-in-largo-mobile-home-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/woman-4-year-old-girl-dead-in-largo-mobile-home-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war ceasefire on 'life support,' Trump says, after rejecting Tehran's latest proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two sides have exchanging fire in recent days, with ships and Gulf states being targeted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-war-ceasefire-on-life-support-trump-says-after-rejecting-tehrans-latest-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-war-ceasefire-on-life-support-trump-says-after-rejecting-tehrans-latest-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he'll suspend federal gas tax amid war with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[However, pausing the tax would require an act of Congress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-hell-suspend-federal-gas-tax-amid-war-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-hell-suspend-federal-gas-tax-amid-war-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home from Canary Islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish passengers were the first to leave the MV Hondius following its arrival in Tenerife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/passengers-evacuated-from-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-begin-flying-home-from-canary-islands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/passengers-evacuated-from-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-begin-flying-home-from-canary-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida budget delay leaves school districts waiting on education funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orange County Public Schools leaders say delays in Florida&rsquo;s state budget process are making it difficult to plan for staffing and teacher raises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-budget-delay-leaves-school-districts-waiting-on-education-funding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-budget-delay-leaves-school-districts-waiting-on-education-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulfport residents say they are seeing more peacocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents are concerned with peacock behaviors and others love having them in their community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulfport-residents-say-they-are-seeing-more-peacocks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulfport-residents-say-they-are-seeing-more-peacocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington&rsquo;s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the strait and roll back Iran&rsquo;s nuclear program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-responds-to-us-ceasefire-proposal-but-trump-rejects-it-as-unacceptable/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-responds-to-us-ceasefire-proposal-but-trump-rejects-it-as-unacceptable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Caminero hits solo homer and Rays' pitchers continue strong run in 4-1 victory over Red Sox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay won for the 14th time in 16 games after their seven-game winning streak was stopped Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/junior-caminero-hits-solo-homer-and-rays-pitchers-continue-strong-run-in-4-1-victory-over-red-sox/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/junior-caminero-hits-solo-homer-and-rays-pitchers-continue-strong-run-in-4-1-victory-over-red-sox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles reported the incident late Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ntsb-gathering-details-on-frontier-airlines-evacuation-after-plane-hit-and-killed-person-in-denver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ntsb-gathering-details-on-frontier-airlines-evacuation-after-plane-hit-and-killed-person-in-denver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Free Library returns to Madeira Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judithanne McLauchlan rebuilt her Little Free Library after the first was destroyed by Hurricane Helene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/little-free-library-returns-to-madeira-beach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/little-free-library-returns-to-madeira-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradenton butchers see rise in bulk meat sales amid price hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[USF marketing professor Dipayan Biswas says there are several reasons for the increase in bulk meat purchases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-butchers-see-rise-in-bulk-meat-sales-amid-price-hikes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-butchers-see-rise-in-bulk-meat-sales-amid-price-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson Andersen leading Jesuit's pursuit of another state championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesuit has two players in the Top 100 Draft Prospect rankings on MLB.com, with Andersen dominating on the mound and at the plate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wilson-andersen-leading-jesuits-pursuit-of-another-state-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wilson-andersen-leading-jesuits-pursuit-of-another-state-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising gas prices impact Manatee County's boating industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charter captains say the cost to fill their tanks is climbing fast and customers could find themselves paying more to get out on the water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rising-gas-prices-impact-manatee-countys-boating-industry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rising-gas-prices-impact-manatee-countys-boating-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco SMARTstart small business program helping entrepreneurs jump start their careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s called SMARTstart Pasco and has already helped more than a thousand business owners find their footing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-smartstart-small-business-program-helping-entrepreneurs-jump-start-their-careers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-smartstart-small-business-program-helping-entrepreneurs-jump-start-their-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daytona Beach shelter turns donations into Mother’s Day shop for families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children staying at Hope Place were able to shop for free Mother&rsquo;s Day gifts for their moms thanks to donations from the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/daytona-beach-shelter-turns-donations-into-mothers-day-shop-for-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/daytona-beach-shelter-turns-donations-into-mothers-day-shop-for-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran warns U.S. against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranian state TV reported the warning a day after the U.S. struck two Iranian oil tankers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-warns-us-against-attacks-on-its-oil-tankers-and-other-ships-but-ceasefire-appears-to-hold/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-warns-us-against-attacks-on-its-oil-tankers-and-other-ships-but-ceasefire-appears-to-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swim Across America raises money for cancer research in Tampa Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of people got into the water and raised more than $70,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/swim-across-america-raises-money-for-cancer-research-in-tampa-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/swim-across-america-raises-money-for-cancer-research-in-tampa-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHO head seeks to reassure Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of hantavirus cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MV Hondius has more than 140 passengers and crew on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/who-head-seeks-to-reassure-tenerife-residents-ahead-of-arrival-of-hantavirus-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/who-head-seeks-to-reassure-tenerife-residents-ahead-of-arrival-of-hantavirus-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay area man receives lifesaving treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Cairns, 68, went from playing golf to experiencing severe back pain that turned out to be a life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-man-receives-lifesaving-treatment-for-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-area-man-receives-lifesaving-treatment-for-abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westshore business leaders throw support towards new Rays stadium in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westshore Alliance says it's about economic development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westshore-business-leaders-throw-support-towards-new-rays-stadium-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/westshore-business-leaders-throw-support-towards-new-rays-stadium-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkman Brand Provides Gear, Uniforms for The UPSHOT League Ahead of 2026 Season Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) &mdash; Dunkman, the apparel and brand platform founded by basketball icon Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal, has designed and delivered a new generation of uniforms for the UPSHOT League as the league prepares for its inaugural season tipping off May 15, 2026. Through this partnership, Dunkman&rsquo;s supply of all on-court uniforms, shoes and gear bring a bold, modern aesthetic and performance-driven innovation to a league built around expanding access and opportunit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunkman-brand-provides-gear-uniforms-for-the-upshot-league-ahead-of-2026-season-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dunkman-brand-provides-gear-uniforms-for-the-upshot-league-ahead-of-2026-season-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. employers defied economic shock from Iran war and added 115,000 jobs in April, beating projections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring was better than the 65,000 forecasters had expected, though it decelerated from the 185,000 jobs created in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-defied-economic-shock-from-iran-war-and-added-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-projections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-defied-economic-shock-from-iran-war-and-added-115000-jobs-in-april-beating-projections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland Electric launches new tool to report streetlight outages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The goal is to make it easier for customers to report outages while also helping crews respond faster to the community&rsquo;s needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-electric-launches-new-tool-to-report-streetlight-outages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-electric-launches-new-tool-to-report-streetlight-outages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County installs poles to give visualization of storm surge levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The poles indicate peak storm surge levels for hurricanes Helene and Milton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-installs-poles-to-give-visualization-of-storm-surge-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-installs-poles-to-give-visualization-of-storm-surge-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States and the U.K. are arranging flights to repatriate their citizens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spain-readies-for-evacuations-as-a-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-heads-for-the-canary-islands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spain-readies-for-evacuations-as-a-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-heads-for-the-canary-islands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive data breach of education platform 'Canvas' impacts schools across Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the group claiming responsibility, around 275 million records tied to students and teachers were accessed during the attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/massive-data-breach-of-education-platform-canvas-impacts-schools-across-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/massive-data-breach-of-education-platform-canvas-impacts-schools-across-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal River boat captains concerned about overcrowding on waters causing stress in manatees]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Crystal River, those who share the same waters with manatees are noticing a not-so-friendly trend &mdash; manatees stressed due to overcrowded waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-boat-captains-concerned-about-overcrowding-on-waters-causing-stress-in-manatees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crystal-river-boat-captains-concerned-about-overcrowding-on-waters-causing-stress-in-manatees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel of trees: Martin County’s magical roads turn everyday drives into storybook beauty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Towering banyans, sprawling live oaks and tropical greenery create the county&rsquo;s famous tree tunnels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tunnel-of-trees-martin-countys-magical-roads-turn-everyday-drives-into-storybook-beauty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tunnel-of-trees-martin-countys-magical-roads-turn-everyday-drives-into-storybook-beauty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City Parks and Recreation works to make all park spaces accessible to all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilchrist Park recently opened, and it is a glimpse of what residents can expect to see throughout the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-parks-and-recreation-works-to-make-all-park-spaces-accessible-to-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-parks-and-recreation-works-to-make-all-park-spaces-accessible-to-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal announces Lost Continent closure; retheme of Jurassic Park dining hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operations within Lost Continent will have a phased permanent closure in the coming months as the theme park moves forward with "a new themed area."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-announces-lost-continent-closure-retheme-of-jurassic-park-dining-hall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-announces-lost-continent-closure-retheme-of-jurassic-park-dining-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for 3-day ceasefire and prisoner swap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates its victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago in World War II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-have-agreed-to-his-request-for-3-day-ceasefire-and-prisoner-swap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-have-agreed-to-his-request-for-3-day-ceasefire-and-prisoner-swap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC: Tick bite ER visits increase in southeastern U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the CDC, Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached levels not seen since April 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cdc-tick-bite-er-visits-increase-in-southeastern-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cdc-tick-bite-er-visits-increase-in-southeastern-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permit to make repairs to Pass-A-Grille pier has not been filed as inspections are needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum News checked with Pinellas County, and it turns out that its permit process is not causing the current delay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/permit-to-make-repairs-to-pass-a-grille-pier-has-not-been-filed-as-inspections-are-needed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/permit-to-make-repairs-to-pass-a-grille-pier-has-not-been-filed-as-inspections-are-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF to honor slain doctoral students during graduation ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zamil Limon and Nadhia Bristy, who were both part of USF&rsquo;s doctoral program, will receive posthumous degrees Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-to-honor-slain-doctoral-students-during-graduation-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-to-honor-slain-doctoral-students-during-graduation-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: DeSantis signs new law limiting data centers and a new law could make home renovations easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-signs-new-law-limiting-data-centers-and-a-new-law-could-make-home-renovations-easier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-signs-new-law-limiting-data-centers-and-a-new-law-could-make-home-renovations-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland approves plan to raise stormwater fees, but will it be enough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakeland residents can expect to see an increase in stormwater utility fees starting Jan. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-approves-plan-to-raise-stormwater-fees-but-will-it-be-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-approves-plan-to-raise-stormwater-fees-but-will-it-be-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detailed data sharing aids Florida's Citizens Property Insurance depopulation efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectrum News received an Excel spreadsheet that shows the hundreds of data points Citizens provides to private insurance companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detailed-data-sharing-aids-floridas-citizens-property-insurance-depopulation-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detailed-data-sharing-aids-floridas-citizens-property-insurance-depopulation-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal faces tight deadline as financing questions persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team representatives told Tampa City Council members they need a deal in place by June 1, or the team would begin exploring alternative locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-deal-faces-tight-deadline-as-financing-questions-persist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-deal-faces-tight-deadline-as-financing-questions-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of South Florida researchers lay the groundwork for air taxis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team at the school's Smart Urban Mobility Lab are studying details from possible takeoff and landing sites to equitable pricing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/university-of-south-florida-researchers-lay-the-groundwork-for-air-taxis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/university-of-south-florida-researchers-lay-the-groundwork-for-air-taxis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stetson associate professor builds a digital bridge to his Chinese roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dengke Chen is using cutting-edge video game technology to digitally reconstruct the vanishing stilt houses of southern China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stetson-associate-professor-builds-a-digital-bridge-to-his-chinese-roots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stetson-associate-professor-builds-a-digital-bridge-to-his-chinese-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/march-madness-tournaments-will-expand-to-76-teams-each-starting-next-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/march-madness-tournaments-will-expand-to-76-teams-each-starting-next-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11,000 cubic yards of 'false beach' removed from John's Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayside Dredging of Clearwater says so far that it has pumped 11,000 cubic yards of sand out of the pass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/11000-cubic-yards-of-false-beach-removed-from-johns-pass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/11000-cubic-yards-of-false-beach-removed-from-johns-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Schools say bus stop violations are down, but dangerous near-misses remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough schools says its bus patrol program reduced the number of drivers passing stopped buses, but dangerous violations are still happening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-say-bus-stop-violations-are-down-but-dangerous-near-misses-remain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-say-bus-stop-violations-are-down-but-dangerous-near-misses-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Williamson’s go-ahead single lifts the Rays past the Blue Jays 4-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay won for the 11th time in 12 games and ran their winning streak at home to nine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ben-williamsons-go-ahead-single-lifts-the-rays-past-the-blue-jays-4-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ben-williamsons-go-ahead-single-lifts-the-rays-past-the-blue-jays-4-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turner transformed an obscure Atlanta TV station into the first satellite-based "superstation" and founded the first 24-hour, all news network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cnn-founder-ted-turner-a-brash-and-outspoken-television-pioneer-has-died-at-age-87/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cnn-founder-ted-turner-a-brash-and-outspoken-television-pioneer-has-died-at-age-87/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn ban reinstated in Polk County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ban includes unincorporated Polk County and several municipalities, officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/burn-ban-reinstated-in-polk-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/burn-ban-reinstated-in-polk-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom Walk Collective creates meetup groups for new moms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local branch of The Mom Walk Collective is hosting a local event in honor of Mother's Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mom-walk-collective-creates-meetup-groups-for-new-moms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mom-walk-collective-creates-meetup-groups-for-new-moms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota nonprofit Resurrection House working to keep up with growing demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Resurrection House reports a 25 to 30 percent increase of clients walking through their doors during a time of economic uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-nonprofit-resurrection-house-working-to-keep-up-with-growing-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-nonprofit-resurrection-house-working-to-keep-up-with-growing-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Trump, Rubio discuss regime change in Cuba, and Florida lawmakers disagree on how to tackle affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-rubio-discuss-regime-change-in-cuba-and-florida-lawmakers-disagree-on-how-to-tackle-affordability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-rubio-discuss-regime-change-in-cuba-and-florida-lawmakers-disagree-on-how-to-tackle-affordability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding a main topic at Tampa workshop on Rays stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays have said they're ready to cover more than half the cost of a $2.3 billion ballpark, while the city and county would cover the rest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/funding-a-main-topic-at-tampa-workshop-on-rays-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/funding-a-main-topic-at-tampa-workshop-on-rays-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal funding to help expand Family Community Center in Hillsborough County]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a $2 million investment secured through U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor&rsquo;s community project funding request.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-funding-to-help-expand-family-community-center-in-hillsborough-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/federal-funding-to-help-expand-family-community-center-in-hillsborough-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHORTHO Cares foundation created to aid Tampa Bay youth sports community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youth sports are a huge part of the community, but some schools struggle to provide kids with specialized care. CHORTHO Cares is aiming to fix that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chortho-cares-foundation-created-to-aid-tampa-bay-youth-sports-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chortho-cares-foundation-created-to-aid-tampa-bay-youth-sports-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays stadium deal faces uncertainty as key vote delayed in Hillsborough County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners was scheduled to vote on the issue, but it was tabled before discussion even started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-deal-faces-uncertainty-as-key-vote-delayed-in-hillsborough-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-deal-faces-uncertainty-as-key-vote-delayed-in-hillsborough-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses U.S. effort in Strait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump in a post said he was making the move based &ldquo;on the request of Pakistan and other Countries."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chinas-top-envoy-meets-with-irans-in-beijing-as-trump-pauses-us-effort-in-strait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chinas-top-envoy-meets-with-irans-in-beijing-as-trump-pauses-us-effort-in-strait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countryman skillet is piled high with all the breakfast at Bellies in Seffner]]></title><description><![CDATA[In The Chef's Kitchen at Bellies in Seffner with Executive Chef Dylan Lovely and the countryman skillet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/countryman-skillet-is-piled-high-with-all-the-breakfast-at-bellies-in-seffner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/countryman-skillet-is-piled-high-with-all-the-breakfast-at-bellies-in-seffner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF professor reacts to building fire and the research potentially lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professor Chuanmin Hu, who works at the building, said that much of the research done there may be lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-professor-reacts-to-building-fire-and-the-research-potentially-lost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-professor-reacts-to-building-fire-and-the-research-potentially-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco parent raises concerns over bathroom readiness comments by superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and advocates are raising concerns after a discussion about kindergarten readiness, specifically about potty training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-parent-raises-concerns-over-bathroom-readiness-comments-by-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-parent-raises-concerns-over-bathroom-readiness-comments-by-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sweep it is: Rays finish off Blue Jays for 12th win in 13 games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane McClanahan extended his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings and is now 4-2 on the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-sweep-it-is-rays-finish-off-blue-jays-for-12th-win-in-13-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-sweep-it-is-rays-finish-off-blue-jays-for-12th-win-in-13-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As jet fuel prices rise, so does uncertainty over summer air travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Globally, 13,000 flights were canceled in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-jet-fuel-prices-rise-so-does-uncertainty-over-summer-air-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-jet-fuel-prices-rise-so-does-uncertainty-over-summer-air-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Soto National Memorial Park now part of America 250 Road Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[De Soto National Memorial Park in Bradenton is now part of "Road Trip Florida," FDOT's celebration for America 250.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/de-soto-national-memorial-park-now-part-of-america-250-road-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/de-soto-national-memorial-park-now-part-of-america-250-road-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit flight attendant: 'I still haven&rsquo;t heard from the company']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We didn&rsquo;t get any heads up about the shutdown,&rdquo; flight attendant Kiera Mitchell says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spirit-flight-attendant-i-still-havenrsquot-heard-from-the-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spirit-flight-attendant-i-still-havenrsquot-heard-from-the-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Tampa the ‘Cigar Capital Of The World?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first cigar was rolled in Tampa in 1886. Then the industry boomed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/why-is-tampa-the-cigar-capital-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/why-is-tampa-the-cigar-capital-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Friday Brand Positioned at Center of AI Commerce Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ &mdash; As global technology and retail leaders accelerate investment in artificial intelligence-driven commerce, Black Friday Lifestyle, a unified consumer platform owned by Empire License, Inc., is emerging as a key player in the evolving race to shape how consumers shop and spend. Companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Google, and Microsoft are investing heavily in AI-powered shopping tools. However, a critical element remains unclaimed: a globally recognized consum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-brand-positioned-at-center-of-ai-commerce-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/black-friday-brand-positioned-at-center-of-ai-commerce-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa teen encourages sustainable fashion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen fashionista from Tampa is focusing on empowering others her age to consider filling their closets with sustainable clothing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-teen-encourages-sustainable-fashion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-teen-encourages-sustainable-fashion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning's Victor Hedman says he left team to address mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightnings-victor-hedman-says-he-left-team-to-address-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightnings-victor-hedman-says-he-left-team-to-address-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary instructor living her dream teaching reading to students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erica Nu&ntilde;ez, the reading coach at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary, has been teaching there for 16 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-boulevard-elementary-instructor-living-her-dream-teaching-reading-to-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-boulevard-elementary-instructor-living-her-dream-teaching-reading-to-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDOT implements safety tech on all of its moveable bridges]]></title><description><![CDATA[New technology is coming to drawbridges in Manatee County to help pedestrians and bike riders on their commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-implements-safety-tech-on-all-of-its-moveable-bridges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fdot-implements-safety-tech-on-all-of-its-moveable-bridges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Jane Castor's State of the City message: Tampa is 'Built To Last']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Mayor Jane Castor spotlighted the city&rsquo;s growth, infrastructure projects and future priorities during her State of the City address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mayor-jane-castors-state-of-the-city-message-tampa-is-built-to-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mayor-jane-castors-state-of-the-city-message-tampa-is-built-to-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida lawmakers to return to tackle the budget, and a lawsuit emerges over the state's education system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-to-return-to-tackle-the-budget-and-a-lawsuit-emerges-over-the-states-education-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-to-return-to-tackle-the-budget-and-a-lawsuit-emerges-over-the-states-education-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MV Hondius has been denied disembarkation by Cape Verde authorities due to health concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inside-the-cruise-ship-at-the-center-of-the-hantavirus-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inside-the-cruise-ship-at-the-center-of-the-hantavirus-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council, Rays holding public stadium workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa city council is holding a public workshop Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays stadium plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-rays-holding-public-stadium-workshop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-rays-holding-public-stadium-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes I-75 northbound lanes in Hernando County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 have been closed Tuesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crash-closes-i-75-northbound-lanes-in-hernando-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crash-closes-i-75-northbound-lanes-in-hernando-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's closure of the strait has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and rattled the global economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-attempt-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-tests-fragile-iran-war-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-attempt-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-tests-fragile-iran-war-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa seeks residents to help shape community benefits as development grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Tampa is asking residents to step in and help guide how development impacts their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-seeks-residents-to-help-shape-community-benefits-as-development-grows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-seeks-residents-to-help-shape-community-benefits-as-development-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa seeking residents to help shape community benefits as development grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Tampa is asking residents to step in and help guide how development impacts their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-seeking-residents-to-help-shape-community-benefits-as-development-grows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-seeking-residents-to-help-shape-community-benefits-as-development-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemical Collection center in Venice reopens post hurricane recovery construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're looking to dispose of items you can't include in your weekly trash pick up, a remodel of the center in Venice has made it easier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chemical-collection-center-in-venice-reopens-post-hurricane-recovery-construction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/chemical-collection-center-in-venice-reopens-post-hurricane-recovery-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he's paused U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump in a post said he was making the move based &ldquo;on the request of Pakistan and other Countries."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-hes-paused-us-effort-to-guide-stranded-vessels-out-of-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-hes-paused-us-effort-to-guide-stranded-vessels-out-of-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Mayor Jane Castor set to deliver State of the City address]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is expected to spotlight the city&rsquo;s growth, ongoing projects, and future priorities during her State of the City address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-set-to-deliver-state-of-the-city-address/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-set-to-deliver-state-of-the-city-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected hantavirus outbreak surprising to some in medical, travel fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WHO says the hantavirus is believed to be linked to three deaths and serious illnesses aboard the MV Hondius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/suspected-hantavirus-outbreak-surprising-to-some-in-medical-travel-fields/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/suspected-hantavirus-outbreak-surprising-to-some-in-medical-travel-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A voice that bonds the Artemis II mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Stanley Love talks about his role as CAPCOM and what the Artemis II mission meant to him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-voice-that-bonds-the-artemis-ii-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/a-voice-that-bonds-the-artemis-ii-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lekia Johnson wins runoff election for Haines City commission seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seat 2 was previously filled by Omar Arroyo, whose term ended in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lekia-johnson-wins-runoff-election-for-haines-city-commission-seat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lekia-johnson-wins-runoff-election-for-haines-city-commission-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa airports preparing for growth, ahead of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay&rsquo;s airports are preparing now to meet the demand in the decades to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-airports-preparing-for-growth-ahead-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-airports-preparing-for-growth-ahead-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stocks got a boost after oil prices gave back much of their big jumps from Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-rallies-to-records-after-oil-prices-ease-and-corporate-profits-keep-topping-expectations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-rallies-to-records-after-oil-prices-ease-and-corporate-profits-keep-topping-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning suspected in USF lab fire as new video emerges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school suspects that the fire on Saturday was caused by a lightning strike but is waiting for the official word from the state fire marshal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-suspected-in-usf-lab-fire-as-new-video-emerges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-suspected-in-usf-lab-fire-as-new-video-emerges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. says ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz and against UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran's closure of the strait has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and rattled the global economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-says-ceasefire-with-iran-holding-despite-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-against-uae/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-says-ceasefire-with-iran-holding-despite-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-against-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republicans say the president needs the ballroom as a secure location to hold events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gop-bill-would-fund-1b-in-white-house-security-upgrades-for-trumps-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gop-bill-would-fund-1b-in-white-house-security-upgrades-for-trumps-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF to give posthumous doctoral degrees to 2 slain students]]></title><description><![CDATA[School President Moez Limayem says the university will give posthumous doctoral degrees to Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-to-give-posthumous-doctoral-degrees-to-2-slain-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-to-give-posthumous-doctoral-degrees-to-2-slain-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The job market has been up and down so far this year after a dismal 2025, and the Iran war has clouded the outlook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-job-openings-were-unchanged-at-69-million-in-march-but-hiring-improved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-job-openings-were-unchanged-at-69-million-in-march-but-hiring-improved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland celebrates Asian American culture with festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland will host an event celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures and traditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-celebrates-asian-american-culture-with-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-celebrates-asian-american-culture-with-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial start pushed back in fatal Clearwater ferry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial for the man accused in the fatal Clearwater ferry boat crash has been delayed. The trial is now scheduled to begin on Feb. 1, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trial-start-pushed-back-in-fatal-clearwater-ferry-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trial-start-pushed-back-in-fatal-clearwater-ferry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicyclists concerned with busy Pinellas Trail crossing on East Lake Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some riders are concerned that drivers don&rsquo;t see them at the intersection of East Lake Road and Keystone Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bicyclists-concerned-with-busy-pinellas-trail-crossing-on-east-lake-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bicyclists-concerned-with-busy-pinellas-trail-crossing-on-east-lake-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices up 35 cents a gallon over past week; volatility expected to continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline Monday is $4.46, according to AAA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-up-35-cents-a-gallon-over-past-week-volatility-expected-to-continue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-up-35-cents-a-gallon-over-past-week-volatility-expected-to-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rains affected the 2025 turtle nesting season. What's on tap for this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Turtle Trackers say big rainstorms last July made some nests not viable in southern Pinellas County. They're feeling hopeful for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rains-affected-the-2025-turtle-nesting-season-whats-on-tap-for-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rains-affected-the-2025-turtle-nesting-season-whats-on-tap-for-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red-hot Rays win again, taking series opener against Blue Jays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays have won 10 of 11 games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-hot-rays-win-again-taking-series-opener-against-blue-jays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/red-hot-rays-win-again-taking-series-opener-against-blue-jays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom" to aid stranded seafarers and warned Iran against blocking ships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-denies-iran-struck-a-military-vessel-during-new-effort-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-denies-iran-struck-a-military-vessel-during-new-effort-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise ship waiting for help after suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MV Hondius was on a polar cruise from Argentina to Antarctica and several South Atlantic islands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cruise-ship-waiting-for-help-after-suspected-outbreak-of-rare-hantavirus-onboard-killed-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cruise-ship-waiting-for-help-after-suspected-outbreak-of-rare-hantavirus-onboard-killed-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOAA shows off hurricane hunter planes ahead of storm season, which starts June 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Season starts on June 1st and you should be prepared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/noaa-shows-off-hurricane-hunter-planes-ahead-of-storm-season-which-starts-june-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/noaa-shows-off-hurricane-hunter-planes-ahead-of-storm-season-which-starts-june-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UF student and assistant professor shining light on irrigation water waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team found that about 33% of the water used for irrigation never reached the lawn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uf-student-and-assistant-professor-shining-light-on-irrigation-water-waste/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uf-student-and-assistant-professor-shining-light-on-irrigation-water-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach sign ordinance set to take effect in St. Pete Beach; hotel owner pushes back]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of the Plaza Beach Hotel questions the legal basis of the sign and post ordinance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beach-sign-ordinance-set-to-take-effect-in-st-pete-beach-hotel-owner-pushes-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/beach-sign-ordinance-set-to-take-effect-in-st-pete-beach-hotel-owner-pushes-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Jane Castor to give State of the City address Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will speak about the city's progress over the past year and her goals for the final year of her term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mayor-jane-castor-to-give-state-of-the-city-address-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mayor-jane-castor-to-give-state-of-the-city-address-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay Area's John Humphreys leads while achieving Scouting America 'trifecta']]></title><description><![CDATA[John Humphreys, a homeschooled high school junior, has achieved the ranks of Eagle Scout, Sea Scouts Quartermaster and Venturing Summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-areas-john-humphreys-leads-while-achieving-scouting-america-trifecta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-areas-john-humphreys-leads-while-achieving-scouting-america-trifecta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ask for public's help after 4 relatives found fatally shot in Plant City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police haven't said if they've made any arrests or if they've identified a suspect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-ask-for-publics-help-after-4-relatives-found-fatally-shot-in-plant-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-ask-for-publics-help-after-4-relatives-found-fatally-shot-in-plant-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ask for public's help after 4 relatives found shot and killed in Plant City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police haven't said if they've made any arrests or if they've identified a suspect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-ask-for-publics-help-after-4-relatives-found-shot-and-killed-in-plant-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/police-ask-for-publics-help-after-4-relatives-found-shot-and-killed-in-plant-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher Fest in Dunedin offers relief for classroom expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second annual event provided gift cards and more to help instructors in the classroom and to let them know their work is appreciated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/teacher-fest-in-dunedin-offers-relief-for-classroom-expenses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/teacher-fest-in-dunedin-offers-relief-for-classroom-expenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor signs Florida's new congressional map into law, and U.S. fights to reopen Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/governor-signs-floridas-new-congressional-map-into-law-and-us-fights-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/governor-signs-floridas-new-congressional-map-into-law-and-us-fights-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. fights to reopen Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack in test of Iran truce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-fights-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-as-uae-comes-under-attack-in-test-of-iran-truce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-fights-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-as-uae-comes-under-attack-in-test-of-iran-truce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis signs Florida's new congressional map into law]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a special session last week, lawmakers in the Florida Senate voted to approve the new redistricting map proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-signs-floridas-new-congressional-map-into-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-signs-floridas-new-congressional-map-into-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays beat the Giants 5-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Aranda leads Rays past Giants 5-1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-the-giants-5-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-beat-the-giants-5-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-a-weaker-dollar-is-quietly-making-life-more-expensive/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/how-a-weaker-dollar-is-quietly-making-life-more-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zephyr Aviation academy helping Zephyrhills soar to new heights as flight school looks to open this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new aviation academy is helping Zephyrhills soar to new heights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zephyr-aviation-academy-helping-zephyrhills-soar-to-new-heights-as-flight-school-looks-to-open-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zephyr-aviation-academy-helping-zephyrhills-soar-to-new-heights-as-flight-school-looks-to-open-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win 1st-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lightning were eliminated in the first round for the fourth straight season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadiens-outlast-lightning-2-1-in-game-7-to-win-1st-round-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadiens-outlast-lightning-2-1-in-game-7-to-win-1st-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spokesman Ted Goodman didn't say what sent the 81-year-old to the hospital or how long he's been there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-his-spokesman-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-his-spokesman-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning-Canadiens series comes down to Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six one-goal games. Four overtime games. Now, Game 7 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-canadiens-series-comes-down-to-game-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-canadiens-series-comes-down-to-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sub shop brings free sandwiches to firefighters battling USF science lab fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gateway Subs Co-Founder Morgan Zook said they didn't hesitate to make and bring the sandwiches to the firefighters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sub-shop-brings-free-sandwiches-to-firefighters-battling-usf-science-lab-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sub-shop-brings-free-sandwiches-to-firefighters-battling-usf-science-lab-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire guts USF St. Pete science lab; investigation ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire officials are investigating Saturday&rsquo;s fire at the at the Marine Science Lab at the University of South Florida&rsquo;s St. Petersburg campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fire-guts-usf-st-pete-science-lab-investigation-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fire-guts-usf-st-pete-science-lab-investigation-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis signs bill allowing armed church volunteers without state license]]></title><description><![CDATA[The law is giving churches more flexibility when it comes to security, allowing certain volunteers to carry firearms without a state license.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-signs-bill-allowing-armed-church-volunteers-without-state-license/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-signs-bill-allowing-armed-church-volunteers-without-state-license/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire guts USF St. Pete science lab; USF President says building may be a "total loss"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire officials are investigating Saturday&rsquo;s fire at the at the Marine Science Lab at the University of South Florida&rsquo;s St. Petersburg campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fire-guts-usf-st-pete-science-lab-usf-president-says-building-may-be-a-total-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fire-guts-usf-st-pete-science-lab-usf-president-says-building-may-be-a-total-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McClanahan's arm, Diaz and Caminero's bats give Rays 3-0 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[McClanahan allowed five hits and struck out five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcclanahans-arm-diaz-and-camineros-bats-give-rays-3-0-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcclanahans-arm-diaz-and-camineros-bats-give-rays-3-0-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews put out fire at USF's St. Pete campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no known cause for the fire at this time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-put-out-fire-at-usfs-st-pete-campus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-put-out-fire-at-usfs-st-pete-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs Inc pairing their graduates with AI glasses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new tool is changing how people with vision loss experience their surroundings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dogs-inc-pairing-their-graduates-with-ai-glasses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dogs-inc-pairing-their-graduates-with-ai-glasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle industry seeing low growth numbers according to 'Cattle market update' from UF/IFAS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida cattle market update released by UF/IFAS reported cattle inventory declined since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cattle-industry-seeing-low-growth-numbers-according-to-cattle-market-update-from-ufifas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cattle-industry-seeing-low-growth-numbers-according-to-cattle-market-update-from-ufifas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-Alarm fire forces marine science lab evacuation at USF's St. Pete campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are no injuries reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-alarm-fire-forces-marine-science-lab-evacuation-at-usfs-st-pete-campus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-alarm-fire-forces-marine-science-lab-evacuation-at-usfs-st-pete-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms start to leave Bay area; tornado watch for region until 6 p.m.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay with Klystron 9 to monitor storms in your area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/storms-start-to-leave-bay-area-tornado-watch-for-region-until-6-pm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/storms-start-to-leave-bay-area-tornado-watch-for-region-until-6-pm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines closure impacting hundreds of Florida travelers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The airline canceled multiple flights in Tampa and Orlando.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spirit-airlines-closure-impacting-hundreds-of-florida-travelers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spirit-airlines-closure-impacting-hundreds-of-florida-travelers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: Second USF victim ID'd in 'calculated, premeditated' murders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheriff Chad Chronister said Bristy and Zamil Limon, a fellow doctoral student, &ldquo;were murdered in near proximity and around the same time.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sheriff-second-usf-victim-idd-in-calculated-premeditated-murders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sheriff-second-usf-victim-idd-in-calculated-premeditated-murders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunken WWI-era Coast Guard cutter Tampa found off UK coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Tampa was torpedoed near the end of World War I. A British dive team has discovered the wreckage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sunken-wwi-era-coast-guard-cutter-tampa-found-off-uk-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sunken-wwi-era-coast-guard-cutter-tampa-found-off-uk-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 7 is Sunday in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/goncalves-scores-in-ot-lightning-beat-canadiens-to-force-game-7/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/goncalves-scores-in-ot-lightning-beat-canadiens-to-force-game-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grant aims to bring mobile produce stands to St. Pete neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PeliCAN grant will bring produce stands to St. Pete residents in areas that either don&rsquo;t have a grocery store or easy transportation to one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-grant-aims-to-bring-mobile-produce-stands-to-st-pete-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-grant-aims-to-bring-mobile-produce-stands-to-st-pete-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa housing workshop designed for first-time homebuyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing experts say that understanding the process can make all the difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-housing-workshop-designed-for-first-time-homebuyers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-housing-workshop-designed-for-first-time-homebuyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groundbreaking marks new hotel project in Madeira Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ground breaking was held in Madeira Beach for a new eight-story, 161-unit hotel development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/groundbreaking-marks-new-hotel-project-in-madeira-beach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/groundbreaking-marks-new-hotel-project-in-madeira-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree trimming is key ahead of hurricane season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say trimming your trees now could prevent costly damage later as hurricane season approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tree-trimming-is-key-ahead-of-hurricane-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tree-trimming-is-key-ahead-of-hurricane-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Sports Authority has Rays' stadium deal concerns as deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deadline set by Tampa Bay Rays officials for a deal on funding for a new ballpark in Tampa is just a month away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-sports-authority-has-rays-stadium-deal-concerns-as-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-sports-authority-has-rays-stadium-deal-concerns-as-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inverness community continuing to heal after sudden passing of Storm Distillery owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[An explosion occurred at the distillery two weeks ago, killing owner David Mohr and neighbors are continuing to pick up the pieces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inverness-community-continuing-to-heal-after-sudden-passing-of-storm-distillery-owner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inverness-community-continuing-to-heal-after-sudden-passing-of-storm-distillery-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flutter into fun: Inside Kissimmee’s Butterfly Dans, where thousands take flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors can get an up-close look at thousands of butterflies as they flutter around them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flutter-into-fun-inside-kissimmees-butterfly-dans-where-thousands-take-flight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flutter-into-fun-inside-kissimmees-butterfly-dans-where-thousands-take-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump touts senior tax deduction at The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president plans to tout the Senior Bonus Deduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-touts-senior-tax-deduction-at-the-villages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-touts-senior-tax-deduction-at-the-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, long lines and divided crowds greet Trump in The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some supporters were dedicated and waited in line for more than 24 hours. Others saw the line and decided to show their support in other ways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/heat-long-lines-and-divided-crowds-greet-trump-in-the-villages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/heat-long-lines-and-divided-crowds-greet-trump-in-the-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF community mourns two students as vigils and memorials planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of South Florida community is honoring the lives of students Zimol Limon and Nahida Bristy, who were last seen on April 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-community-mourns-two-students-as-vigils-and-memorials-planned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-community-mourns-two-students-as-vigils-and-memorials-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning look to avoid elimination in Game 6 at Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lightning are trying to avoid a fourth straight first-round elimination since falling two wins short of a Stanley Cup three-peat in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-look-to-avoid-elimination-in-game-6-at-montreal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-look-to-avoid-elimination-in-game-6-at-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF community mourns two students at Friday vigil]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of South Florida community is honoring the lives of students Zimol Limon and Nahida Bristy, who were last seen on April 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-community-mourns-two-students-at-friday-vigil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-community-mourns-two-students-at-friday-vigil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Wrap: Trump tells Congress hostilities with Iran are over; president considering airline bailout; military reaches AI deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-trump-tells-congress-hostilities-with-iran-are-over-president-considering-airline-bailout-military-reaches-ai-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-trump-tells-congress-hostilities-with-iran-are-over-president-considering-airline-bailout-military-reaches-ai-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to draw big crowds, road closures with The Villages visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president plans to tout the Senior Bonus Deduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-draw-big-crowds-road-closures-with-the-villages-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-draw-big-crowds-road-closures-with-the-villages-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump arrives at Ocala airport ahead of visit to The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president plans to tout the Senior Bonus Deduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-arrives-at-ocala-airport-ahead-of-visit-to-the-villages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-arrives-at-ocala-airport-ahead-of-visit-to-the-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haines City police equip cruisers with sensory boxes for autism support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initiative started two years ago after the department&rsquo;s executive assistant said she spoke with coworkers about their experiences in the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-police-equip-cruisers-with-sensory-boxes-for-autism-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haines-city-police-equip-cruisers-with-sensory-boxes-for-autism-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student starts petition for safer off campus housing following double murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deaths of two USF students allegedly at the hands of a roommate, has students demanding more be done to keep students safe in off campus housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/student-starts-petition-for-safer-off-campus-housing-following-double-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/student-starts-petition-for-safer-off-campus-housing-following-double-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practical Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parenting announced: Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[GULF BREEZE, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; What happens when silence protects the wrong person? That&rsquo;s a core question at the heart of &ldquo;Calling Out the Shadows: A Father&rsquo;s Stand Against the Current&rdquo; (ISBN: 979-8995335115). Written by Neal Winsomer, it&rsquo;s scheduled for release on June 16, 2026 through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC.<br />
&ldquo;Calling Out the Shadows&rdquo; is at once a memoir, a manual and a father&rsquo;s story. It documents one man&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/practical-guide-for-high-conflict-co-parenting-announced-calling-out-the-shadows-a-fathers-stand-against-the-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/practical-guide-for-high-conflict-co-parenting-announced-calling-out-the-shadows-a-fathers-stand-against-the-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temple Terrace officer facing charges after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer is facing multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, after a fatal crash in which his vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/temple-terrace-officer-facing-charges-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/temple-terrace-officer-facing-charges-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporters, opponents await Trump's trip to The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters of President of Trump are excited about his visit to The Villages, while those opposed prepare to host a rally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/supporters-opponents-await-trumps-trip-to-the-villages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/supporters-opponents-await-trumps-trip-to-the-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents say it’s taking too long to repair Pass-a-Grille pier]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seventh Avenue Pass-a-Grille pier was damaged by Hurricane Helene in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/residents-say-its-taking-too-long-to-repair-pass-a-grille-pier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/residents-say-its-taking-too-long-to-repair-pass-a-grille-pier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown but Iran war clouds outlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business investment, likely driven by investments in artificial intelligence, rose at an 8.7% pace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-economy-grew-2-from-january-march-recovering-from-federal-shutdown-but-iran-war-clouds-outlook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-economy-grew-2-from-january-march-recovering-from-federal-shutdown-but-iran-war-clouds-outlook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community gives feedback on Pinellas County owned property redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County Commissioners heard from the community last night about redevelopment of nearly 25 acres of county property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-gives-feedback-on-pinellas-county-owned-property-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/community-gives-feedback-on-pinellas-county-owned-property-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Democrats discuss potential challenges to new Florida electoral map, and Trump prepares to visit The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-democrats-discuss-potential-challenges-to-new-florida-electoral-map-and-trump-prepares-to-visit-the-villages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-democrats-discuss-potential-challenges-to-new-florida-electoral-map-and-trump-prepares-to-visit-the-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn about alpacas at Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch in Odessa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ranch uses a professional sheerer to help cut the alpacas' hair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/learn-about-alpacas-at-golden-spirit-alpaca-ranch-in-odessa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/learn-about-alpacas-at-golden-spirit-alpaca-ranch-in-odessa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New operations center helps Sarasota police cut crime 18%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not only is crime going down in Sarasota, but according to the police department, so is the time it takes to make an arrest after a homicide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-operations-center-helps-sarasota-police-cut-crime-18/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-operations-center-helps-sarasota-police-cut-crime-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa residents invited to reimagine downtown through new placemaking grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Tampa, local leaders are now inviting residents to turn those ideas into reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-residents-invited-to-reimagine-downtown-through-new-placemaking-grants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-residents-invited-to-reimagine-downtown-through-new-placemaking-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Wrap: Record-long shutdown nears end after House vote; Trump pulls his surgeon general nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-record-long-shutdown-nears-end-after-house-vote-trump-pulls-his-surgeon-general-nomination/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-record-long-shutdown-nears-end-after-house-vote-trump-pulls-his-surgeon-general-nomination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses and law enforcement prepare for Trump's visit to The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crowds mean big business for the stores and restaurants, but it also means added security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/businesses-and-law-enforcement-prepare-for-trumps-visit-to-the-villages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/businesses-and-law-enforcement-prepare-for-trumps-visit-to-the-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth says clock paused ahead of key date in Iran conflict as another Senate war powers vote fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friday marks a critical day in the two-month-old war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-says-clock-paused-ahead-of-key-date-in-iran-conflict-as-another-senate-war-powers-vote-fails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-says-clock-paused-ahead-of-key-date-in-iran-conflict-as-another-senate-war-powers-vote-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board approves Tampa-St. Pete ferry to have two boats, operate 7 days a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and Tampa city officials approved the purchase and renovation of two vessels using a federal grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/board-approves-tampa-st-pete-ferry-to-have-two-boats-operate-7-days-a-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/board-approves-tampa-st-pete-ferry-to-have-two-boats-operate-7-days-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision weakens a landmark voting rights law's protections against discrimination in redistricting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/supreme-court-weakens-a-landmark-civil-rights-era-law-and-aids-gop-efforts-to-control-the-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/supreme-court-weakens-a-landmark-civil-rights-era-law-and-aids-gop-efforts-to-control-the-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial, vigil scheduled for USF students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy will be remembered with a number of events scheduled for later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/memorial-vigil-scheduled-for-usf-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/memorial-vigil-scheduled-for-usf-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 6 is Friday night in Montreal, where the teams split Games 3 and 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadiens-beat-lightning-3-2-in-game-5-to-take-series-lead/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadiens-beat-lightning-3-2-in-game-5-to-take-series-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay homeowners turn to renting as 'accidental landlords' rise amid tough housing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from Zillow shows about 3.7% of rental listings in the region were originally listed for sale before being converted into rentals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-homeowners-turn-to-renting-as-accidental-landlords-rise-amid-tough-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-homeowners-turn-to-renting-as-accidental-landlords-rise-amid-tough-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinez pitches the Rays past the Guardians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rays beat the Guardians 1-0 for their 6th straight win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/martinez-pitches-the-rays-past-the-guardians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:45:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/martinez-pitches-the-rays-past-the-guardians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy for ViaSat-3 mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global communications company ViaSat&rsquo;s broadband ViaSat-3 F3 satellite will be sent to a geostationary orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-falcon-heavy-for-viasat-3-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-launches-falcon-heavy-for-viasat-3-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County government may vacate 17 properties in downtown Clearwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move would put county operations at a new spot on US-19 and Ulmerton Road and free up 25 acres of prime space in Clearwater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-government-may-vacate-17-properties-in-downtown-clearwater/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-government-may-vacate-17-properties-in-downtown-clearwater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Haven mom to open 'Logan and Friends' inclusive school for children with autism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some families in Winter Haven said there&rsquo;s a lack of resources and spaces for people with autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-mom-to-open-logan-and-friends-inclusive-school-for-children-with-autism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-mom-to-open-logan-and-friends-inclusive-school-for-children-with-autism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartlett Lake dredge project underway in St. Petersburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dredger began pulling sediment from the bottom of Bartlett Lake in St. Petersburg last Thursday to create more storage volume for floodwater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartlett-lake-dredge-project-underway-in-st-petersburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bartlett-lake-dredge-project-underway-in-st-petersburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Lawmakers approve DeSantis' new electoral map, and the Supreme Court strikes down a majority Black district in Louisiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-approve-desantis-new-electoral-map-and-the-supreme-court-strikes-down-a-majority-black-district-in-louisiana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-approve-desantis-new-electoral-map-and-the-supreme-court-strikes-down-a-majority-black-district-in-louisiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe drought forces Wysong Dam open on Withlacoochee River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current water levels have not been seen in about 9 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/severe-drought-forces-wysong-dam-open-on-withlacoochee-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/severe-drought-forces-wysong-dam-open-on-withlacoochee-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in probe over online post officials call Trump threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comey says he assumed the arrangement of shells reading "86 47" was a political message, not a call to violence against Trump, the 47th president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ex-fbi-director-comey-indicted-again-in-probe-over-online-post-officials-call-trump-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ex-fbi-director-comey-indicted-again-in-probe-over-online-post-officials-call-trump-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolts, Canadiens back in Tampa for pivotal Game 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Sunday's comeback win from a two-goal deficit, the Lightning have been rewarded with a Game 5 back at Benchmark International Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bolts-canadiens-back-in-tampa-for-pivotal-game-5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bolts-canadiens-back-in-tampa-for-pivotal-game-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin View&rsquo;s Wagyu NY strip and roots &amp; burrata salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twin View Restaurant and Bar is located inside the Evermore Orlando Resort, overlooking the property&rsquo;s lagoon that&rsquo;s unlike anything else in Orlando.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/twin-viewrsquos-wagyu-ny-strip-and-roots-amp-burrata-salad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/twin-viewrsquos-wagyu-ny-strip-and-roots-amp-burrata-salad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II astronauts visit White House, NASA administrator talks HQ future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II astronauts joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-astronauts-visit-white-house-nasa-administrator-talks-hq-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-astronauts-visit-white-house-nasa-administrator-talks-hq-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to visit The Villages on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president plans to tout the Senior Bonus Deduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-visit-the-villages-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-visit-the-villages-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Florida teacher pay sinks to bottom of national rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Florida Education Association (FEA) shows that Florida continues to rank among the lowest states in the nation for teacher pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/report-florida-teacher-pay-sinks-to-bottom-of-national-rankings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/report-florida-teacher-pay-sinks-to-bottom-of-national-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Florida teacher pay sinks to bottom in national rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Florida Education Association (FEA) shows that Florida continues to rank among the lowest states in the nation for teacher pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/report-florida-teacher-pay-sinks-to-bottom-in-national-rankings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/report-florida-teacher-pay-sinks-to-bottom-in-national-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mural Passport' initiative in Lakeland to showcase its art, draw more people to its businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are more than 30 murals spread throughout the city's three main districts &mdash; downtown, midtown and Dixieland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mural-passport-initiative-in-lakeland-to-showcase-its-art-draw-more-people-to-its-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mural-passport-initiative-in-lakeland-to-showcase-its-art-draw-more-people-to-its-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles III and Queen Camilla kick off New York trip by honoring victims at the 9/11 Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles and Camilla are on a diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of the country declaring independence from England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/king-charles-iii-and-queen-camilla-kick-off-new-york-trip-by-honoring-victims-at-the-911-memorial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/king-charles-iii-and-queen-camilla-kick-off-new-york-trip-by-honoring-victims-at-the-911-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth defends military operations in Iran during committee on Pentagon's budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pentagon officials estimated the now two-month-long war has cost $25 billion so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-defends-military-operations-in-iran-during-committee-on-pentagons-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-defends-military-operations-in-iran-during-committee-on-pentagons-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Tampa and Hillsborough's affordable housing initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has set a goal of creating 10,000 affordable housing units by 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inside-tampa-and-hillsboroughs-affordable-housing-initiatives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/inside-tampa-and-hillsboroughs-affordable-housing-initiatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County using AI to help improve traffic and road safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever get frustrated while stuck at a long traffic light? Pinellas County is working on that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-using-ai-to-help-improve-traffic-and-road-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-using-ai-to-help-improve-traffic-and-road-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powell says he will stay on as Fed governor, citing Justice Department probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision came hours after the Senate Banking Committee advanced President Donald Trump's pick for the next Fed chair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/powell-says-he-will-stay-on-as-fed-governor-citing-justice-department-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/powell-says-he-will-stay-on-as-fed-governor-citing-justice-department-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New U.S. Congressional maps pass both chambers of Florida Legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate approved the bill with 21 votes in favor, and 17 votes opposed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-us-congressional-maps-pass-both-chambers-of-florida-legislature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-us-congressional-maps-pass-both-chambers-of-florida-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth testifies to House committee about Pentagon's budget proposal, Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pentagon officials estimated the now two-month-long war has cost $25 billion so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-testifies-to-house-committee-about-pentagons-budget-proposal-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hegseth-testifies-to-house-committee-about-pentagons-budget-proposal-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida House passes new U.S. Congressional maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans also had been underway to consider medical freedom and artificial intelligence legislation, but the House said it will not take up those issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-house-passes-new-us-congressional-maps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-house-passes-new-us-congressional-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney releases dates and details for EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menus and marketplaces are still being finalized, but officials shared some fan-favorites that will be returning this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/disney-releases-dates-and-details-for-epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/disney-releases-dates-and-details-for-epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles III meets with Trump ahead of Congress address during visit to spotlight U.K.-U.S. ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The visit marks the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/king-charles-iii-meets-with-trump-ahead-of-congress-address-during-visit-to-spotlight-uk-us-ties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/king-charles-iii-meets-with-trump-ahead-of-congress-address-during-visit-to-spotlight-uk-us-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food &amp; Beverage Facilities Expanding and Modernizing, with Building Renovations Driving Over Half of All March 2026 Capital Activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads, Inc. tracked 66 food and beverage capital investment projects in March 2026 across more than 25 U.S. states and Canada. From a $125 million meat processing renovation by Carl Buddig &amp; Company to mid-market upgrades in the $1-$10 million range, this month&rsquo;s data reflects broad and sustained investment spanning breweries, bakeries, meat processors, seafood companies, and specialty food manufacturers.Lighting, mate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/food-amp-beverage-facilities-expanding-and-modernizing-with-building-renovations-driving-over-half-of-all-march-2026-capital-activities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/food-amp-beverage-facilities-expanding-and-modernizing-with-building-renovations-driving-over-half-of-all-march-2026-capital-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No bond for man charged with killing 2 USF students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, who faces two counts of first-degree premeditated murder with a weapon as well as other charges, was denied bond Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-bond-for-man-charged-with-killing-2-usf-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-bond-for-man-charged-with-killing-2-usf-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Lawmakers won't address AI regulations during special session]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government does not currently have AI regulations in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-lawmakers-wont-address-ai-regulations-during-special-session/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-lawmakers-wont-address-ai-regulations-during-special-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper Peace River expected to run dry due to drought conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in nearly 10 years, a portion of the Peace River in Polk County is expected to run dry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/upper-peace-river-expected-to-run-dry-due-to-drought-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/upper-peace-river-expected-to-run-dry-due-to-drought-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Prepaid College Plan offers limited-time incentive for families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families thinking ahead about the cost of college may want to take a closer look at the Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-prepaid-college-plan-offers-limited-time-incentive-for-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-prepaid-college-plan-offers-limited-time-incentive-for-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Lawmakers take up new Florida map, and Trump pushes for a lower NOAA budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-take-up-new-florida-map-and-trump-pushes-for-a-lower-noaa-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-lawmakers-take-up-new-florida-map-and-trump-pushes-for-a-lower-noaa-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former student recognizes A+ Teacher 20 years later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patti Beck has been teaching at Largo High School for 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-student-recognizes-a-teacher-20-years-later/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-student-recognizes-a-teacher-20-years-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County welfare agency uses artificial intelligence to aid in child adoptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Binti, a child welfare technology company, has launched AI tools to help license more adoptive families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-welfare-agency-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-aid-in-child-adoptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-welfare-agency-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-aid-in-child-adoptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court hearing Tuesday for man charged with killing 2 USF students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, faces two counts of first-degree premeditated murder with a weapon as well as other charges, according to state court records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/court-hearing-tuesday-for-man-charged-with-killing-2-usf-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/court-hearing-tuesday-for-man-charged-with-killing-2-usf-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis releases proposed redistricting map, Crist to run for St. Pete mayor and USF double murder suspect to appear in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-releases-proposed-redistricting-map-crist-to-run-for-st-pete-mayor-and-usf-double-murder-suspect-to-appear-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-releases-proposed-redistricting-map-crist-to-run-for-st-pete-mayor-and-usf-double-murder-suspect-to-appear-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradenton Beach weighs cutting police department amid budget strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice Mayor Deborah Scaccianoce says the city is facing financial issues. Their budget is still being affected by recovery from the 2024 storm season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-beach-weighs-cutting-police-department-amid-budget-strain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bradenton-beach-weighs-cutting-police-department-amid-budget-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vilade has 3 hits, drives in 2 runs as Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 3-2 to extend win streak to 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Vilade had three hits and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead single in the eighth inning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vilade-has-3-hits-drives-in-2-runs-as-tampa-bay-beats-cleveland-3-2-to-extend-win-streak-to-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vilade-has-3-hits-drives-in-2-runs-as-tampa-bay-beats-cleveland-3-2-to-extend-win-streak-to-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump lauds 'special' U.S.-U.K. relationship as he welcomes King Charles III]]></title><description><![CDATA[The king is also delivering an address to Congress on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-lauds-special-us-uk-relationship-as-he-welcomes-king-charles-iii/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-lauds-special-us-uk-relationship-as-he-welcomes-king-charles-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions, hyenas await at new Busch Gardens habitat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busch Gardens is giving life to a new habitat &mdash; more natural for the animals and more viewing areas for the humans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lions-hyenas-await-at-new-busch-gardens-habitat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lions-hyenas-await-at-new-busch-gardens-habitat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney announces dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests can dress up in costume and enjoy tame Halloween fun, Disney-style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/disney-announces-dates-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/disney-announces-dates-for-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kratom use increasing in Florida as statewide ban expires at end of June]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tampa man who just celebrated a year kratom free says cutting out this substance saved more than his health. It saved his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kratom-use-increasing-in-florida-as-statewide-ban-expires-at-end-of-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kratom-use-increasing-in-florida-as-statewide-ban-expires-at-end-of-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic ground breaking held for 2 west Tampa schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough County Schools broke ground on a shared $77 million campus for Just Elementary and Stewart Middle Magnet School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-ground-breaking-held-for-2-west-tampa-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-ground-breaking-held-for-2-west-tampa-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeland resident concerned with dangerous intersection on Kathleen Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is more traffic there now due to more development in the area. Drivers say a traffic signal may needed at Campbell Rd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-resident-concerned-with-dangerous-intersection-on-kathleen-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakeland-resident-concerned-with-dangerous-intersection-on-kathleen-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comey says he assumed the arrangement of shells reading "86 47" was a political message, not a call to violence against Trump, the 47th president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ex-fbi-director-comey-indicted-in-probe-over-online-post-officials-say-constituted-trump-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ex-fbi-director-comey-indicted-in-probe-over-online-post-officials-say-constituted-trump-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House set to vote this week on controversial federal surveillance program]]></title><description><![CDATA[FISA Section 702 allows U.S. spy agencies to collect the calls, texts and emails of foreigners &mdash; and the Americans who are in contact with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-set-to-vote-this-week-on-controversial-federal-surveillance-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-set-to-vote-this-week-on-controversial-federal-surveillance-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tingley Memorial Library faces possible closure over funding shortfall for repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tingley Memorial Library in Bradenton Beach needs major repairs, including A/C, stairs, and a ramp, but says it cannot afford the costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tingley-memorial-library-faces-possible-closure-over-funding-shortfall-for-repairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tingley-memorial-library-faces-possible-closure-over-funding-shortfall-for-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poor weather forces SpaceX to scrub Falcon Heavy launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rarely seen Falcon Heavy is expected to send up the ViaSat-3 F3 mission from the Kennedy Space Center&rsquo;s Launch Complex 39A, stated SpaceX.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/poor-weather-forces-spacex-to-scrub-falcon-heavy-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/poor-weather-forces-spacex-to-scrub-falcon-heavy-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ViewTech Borescopes Celebrates Strong Presence at MRO Americas 2026, Showcasing New 3D Stereo Measurement Video Borescopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; ViewTech Borescopes proudly announced a highly successful showing at this year&rsquo;s MRO Americas, marking its 14th time exhibiting at the premier aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul event. The company reported exceptional booth traffic, meaningful customer engagement, and widespread interest in its latest technological innovation.<br />
At the center of attention was ViewTech&rsquo;s newly unveiled video borescope featuring advanced 3D st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/viewtech-borescopes-celebrates-strong-presence-at-mro-americas-2026-showcasing-new-3d-stereo-measurement-video-borescopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/viewtech-borescopes-celebrates-strong-presence-at-mro-americas-2026-showcasing-new-3d-stereo-measurement-video-borescopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa, St. Pete officials meet to discuss ferry developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and city of Tampa officials are set to meet in Tampa to discuss the next step for ferry service returning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-st-pete-officials-meet-to-discuss-ferry-developments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-st-pete-officials-meet-to-discuss-ferry-developments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials: Revamped Tampa-St. Pete ferry to have two boats, operate every day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and city of Tampa officials are set to meet in Tampa to discuss the next step for ferry service returning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officials-revamped-tampa-st-pete-ferry-to-have-two-boats-operate-every-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officials-revamped-tampa-st-pete-ferry-to-have-two-boats-operate-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The civil lawsuit accuses Altman, OpenAI's CEO, of double-crossing Musk by straying from the company's founding mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elon-musk-and-openai-ceo-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-high-stakes-showdown-over-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elon-musk-and-openai-ceo-sam-altman-head-to-court-in-high-stakes-showdown-over-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Items from missing USF students found in suspect’s dumpster, court documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators say credit cards with Zamil Limon's name, a bloody floor mat, and bloody clothes were located in a trash compactor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/items-from-missing-usf-students-found-in-suspects-dumpster-court-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/items-from-missing-usf-students-found-in-suspects-dumpster-court-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to visit The Villages Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday President Donald Trump will travel to The Villages to tout the Senior Bonus Deduction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-visit-the-villages-friday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-visit-the-villages-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa considers tree policy changes after hurricane damage study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders at the city of Tampa are rethinking how to manage and expand the city's urban tree canopy following new research from USF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-considers-tree-policy-changes-after-hurricane-damage-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-considers-tree-policy-changes-after-hurricane-damage-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Man charged in White House Correspondents Dinner shooting; DeSantis releases redistricting map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-man-charged-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-desantis-releases-redistricting-map/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-man-charged-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-desantis-releases-redistricting-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Lieber teaches softball hitting skills every Saturday in South Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Lieber teaches softball hitting skills every Saturday in South Tampa at Gadsden Park. He offers the coaching at no cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/danny-lieber-teaches-softball-hitting-skills-every-saturday-in-south-tampa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/danny-lieber-teaches-softball-hitting-skills-every-saturday-in-south-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's just sad': USF community reacts to deaths of students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, faces two charges of first-degree murder, among other charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-just-sad-usf-community-reacts-to-deaths-of-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-just-sad-usf-community-reacts-to-deaths-of-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee Performing Arts Center expands with $12 million building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manatee Performing Arts Center has outgrown its current space and is building a multi-million dollar addition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-performing-arts-center-expands-with-12-million-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-performing-arts-center-expands-with-12-million-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seniors in Service looks to help more seniors through 'Companion Transportation Program']]></title><description><![CDATA[Transportation program helping seniors in south Hillsborough County]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seniors-in-service-looks-to-help-more-seniors-through-companion-transportation-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/seniors-in-service-looks-to-help-more-seniors-through-companion-transportation-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Weather Service forecasts show more than 64 million people in the Midwest mostly are at risk of severe storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fast-moving-storms-batter-the-midwest-flooding-streets-and-stranding-commuters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fast-moving-storms-batter-the-midwest-flooding-streets-and-stranding-commuters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developments in the new Tampa-St. Pete ferry, Charlie Crist to run for St. Pete mayor and man charged in Trump WHCA dinner shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/developments-in-the-new-tampa-st-pete-ferry-charlie-crist-to-run-for-st-pete-mayor-and-man-charged-in-trump-whca-dinner-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/developments-in-the-new-tampa-st-pete-ferry-charlie-crist-to-run-for-st-pete-mayor-and-man-charged-in-trump-whca-dinner-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People for Pasco' advocates for school tax referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasco voters will decide whether to renew a tax referendum for Pasco County Schools in November, People for Pasco has formed to advocate for the tax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/people-for-pasco-advocates-for-school-tax-referendum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/people-for-pasco-advocates-for-school-tax-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis releases proposed redistricting map ahead of special session]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are changes that would affect districts in Orlando, Tampa, and South Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-releases-proposed-redistricting-map-ahead-of-special-session/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-releases-proposed-redistricting-map-ahead-of-special-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA’s Artemis III core stage delivered to new home at Kennedy Space Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The core stage of Artemis III will call NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building home until the launch in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasas-artemis-iii-core-stage-delivered-to-new-home-at-kennedy-space-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasas-artemis-iii-core-stage-delivered-to-new-home-at-kennedy-space-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Core stage of NASA’s Artemis III delivered to Kennedy Space Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pegasus barge arrived at the Kennedy Space Center at around 2 p.m. ET &mdash; carrying its cargo, the core stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/core-stage-of-nasas-artemis-iii-delivered-to-kennedy-space-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/core-stage-of-nasas-artemis-iii-delivered-to-kennedy-space-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, California, was charged Monday in federal court in Washington and did not enter a plea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-trump-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-trump-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As King Charles III arrives, a look back at decades of royal visits to the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights included King George VI's trip in 1939, Diana's dance with Travolta and Queen Elizabeth II at the World Trade Center site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-king-charles-iii-arrives-a-look-back-at-decades-of-royal-visits-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-king-charles-iii-arrives-a-look-back-at-decades-of-royal-visits-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie Crist, former Florida governor, to run for St. Pete mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crist was governor from 2007-11, then served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2017-22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/charlie-crist-former-florida-governor-to-run-for-st-pete-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/charlie-crist-former-florida-governor-to-run-for-st-pete-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran 's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad again Sunday as Pakistan scrambled to reignite ceasefire negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/irans-top-diplomat-returns-to-pakistan-but-trump-says-the-sides-can-talk-by-phone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/irans-top-diplomat-returns-to-pakistan-but-trump-says-the-sides-can-talk-by-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bain Jr. highlights successful NFL Draft for Buccaneers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buccaneers are counting on first-round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr. to make a significant difference in their defense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bain-jr-highlights-successful-nfl-draft-for-buccaneers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bain-jr-highlights-successful-nfl-draft-for-buccaneers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to tie series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 5 is Wednesday night in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hagel-scores-twice-in-3rd-lightning-beat-canadiens-3-2-in-game-4-to-tie-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hagel-scores-twice-in-3rd-lightning-beat-canadiens-3-2-in-game-4-to-tie-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunman at Trump dinner was believed to have been targeting administration officials, Blanche says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 31-year-old suspect is in custody and facing charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gunman-at-trump-dinner-was-believed-to-have-been-targeting-administration-officials-blanche-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gunman-at-trump-dinner-was-believed-to-have-been-targeting-administration-officials-blanche-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities say human remains recovered in Pinellas waterway]]></title><description><![CDATA[An identification of the body has not been determined, authorities said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-say-human-remains-recovered-in-pinellas-waterway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-say-human-remains-recovered-in-pinellas-waterway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 31-year-old suspect is in custody and facing charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-gala-shooting-suspect-aired-grievances-against-trump-in-writings-to-family/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-gala-shooting-suspect-aired-grievances-against-trump-in-writings-to-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UF student seeks to eliminate costly runners from strawberry plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers say their findings wouldn't impact the quality of strawberries and just increase production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uf-student-seeks-to-eliminate-costly-runners-from-strawberry-plants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uf-student-seeks-to-eliminate-costly-runners-from-strawberry-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-stakes special session begins this week in Florida, with congressional redistricting front and center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers are expected to review a new map proposed by the governor&rsquo;s office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/high-stakes-special-session-begins-this-week-in-florida-with-congressional-redistricting-front-and-center/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/high-stakes-special-session-begins-this-week-in-florida-with-congressional-redistricting-front-and-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yandy Diaz homers as Rays sweep Twins 4-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay has won four straight and is five games above .500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yandy-diaz-homers-as-rays-sweep-twins-4-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/yandy-diaz-homers-as-rays-sweep-twins-4-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man participates in St. Anthony's Triathlon after losing 160lbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mascovich weighed more than 370lbs, but after a bariatric surgery, and a change in diet, he now weighs 210lbs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-participates-in-st-anthonys-triathlon-after-losing-160lbs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-participates-in-st-anthonys-triathlon-after-losing-160lbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business owners ask St. Pete to increase funding for roadway improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dodging cars across five lanes of traffic is just one of the issues business owners say they see on a regular basis on Dr. MLK South in St. Pete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/business-owners-ask-st-pete-to-increase-funding-for-roadway-improvements/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/business-owners-ask-st-pete-to-increase-funding-for-roadway-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadiens take series lead with another overtime win, 3-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane Hutson scored on a slap shot at 2:09 of overtime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadiens-take-series-lead-with-another-overtime-win-3-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/canadiens-take-series-lead-with-another-overtime-win-3-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis fatal shootings and immigration shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In December alone, arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents peaked at nearly 40,000 nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ice-arrests-drop-nearly-12-after-minneapolis-fatal-shootings-and-immigration-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ice-arrests-drop-nearly-12-after-minneapolis-fatal-shootings-and-immigration-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp told reporters that state officials believe the fires have burned more homes than any other in Georgia's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/growing-wildfires-blamed-for-death-of-florida-firefighter-and-destruction-of-120-georgia-homes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/growing-wildfires-blamed-for-death-of-florida-firefighter-and-destruction-of-120-georgia-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County Emergency Medical Services expanding in Lakeland to meet growing demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[County leaders approved a more than $3 million project to construct a new EMS station in the Lakeland area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-emergency-medical-services-expanding-in-lakeland-to-meet-growing-demand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-emergency-medical-services-expanding-in-lakeland-to-meet-growing-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military has not provided evidence that any of the vessels were carrying drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-kills-2-in-eastern-pacific/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-military-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-kills-2-in-eastern-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to send envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-send-envoys-to-islamabad-as-iran-rules-out-direct-talks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-to-send-envoys-to-islamabad-as-iran-rules-out-direct-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McClanahan wins at Trop for 1st time in nearly 3 years as Rays beat Twins 6-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[INSERT PREVIEW TEXT, SHOULD BE DIFFERENT FROM HEADLINE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcclanahan-wins-at-trop-for-1st-time-in-nearly-3-years-as-rays-beat-twins-6-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mcclanahan-wins-at-trop-for-1st-time-in-nearly-3-years-as-rays-beat-twins-6-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan, Trump says he told envoys not to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talks were meant to follow historic face-to-face negotiations earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/talks-stumble-as-irans-top-diplomat-leaves-pakistan-trump-says-he-told-envoys-not-to-go/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/talks-stumble-as-irans-top-diplomat-leaves-pakistan-trump-says-he-told-envoys-not-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stops in Tampa before finishing 200k miles on motorcycle for rare disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[He raised at least $130,000 that will be donated to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-stops-in-tampa-before-finishing-200k-miles-on-motorcycle-for-rare-disease/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-stops-in-tampa-before-finishing-200k-miles-on-motorcycle-for-rare-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires continue to threaten residents, homes in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brantley County Manager Joey Cason, called it a "dynamic situation" in a video posted to social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildfires-continue-to-threaten-residents-homes-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildfires-continue-to-threaten-residents-homes-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talks were meant to follow historic face-to-face negotiations earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/talks-stumble-as-irans-top-diplomat-leaves-pakistan-and-trump-says-he-told-envoys-not-to-go/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/talks-stumble-as-irans-top-diplomat-leaves-pakistan-and-trump-says-he-told-envoys-not-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sold-out BTS concerts to bring heavy traffic to Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday night marks the first of three shows from K-pop sensation BTS, but that's not the only event impacting roads this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sold-out-bts-concerts-to-bring-heavy-traffic-to-tampa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sold-out-bts-concerts-to-bring-heavy-traffic-to-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX to use Falcon Heavy to launch VIASAT satellite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rarely seen Falcon Heavy is expected to send up the ViaSat-3 F3 mission from the Kennedy Space Center&rsquo;s Launch Complex 39A, stated SpaceX.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-use-falcon-heavy-to-launch-viasat-satellite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-to-use-falcon-heavy-to-launch-viasat-satellite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa recognizes Tennis for Fun's special director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Tampa had a special recognition of Tennis for Fun's special National Director Judy Moore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-recognizes-tennis-for-funs-special-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-recognizes-tennis-for-funs-special-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump executive order aims to speed psychedelic drug research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some veterans support the move in hopes of finding better treatments for PTSD.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-executive-order-aims-to-speed-psychedelic-drug-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-executive-order-aims-to-speed-psychedelic-drug-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging 40 homes and shutting down roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most extensive damage was in the rural town of Enid in Garfield County on Thursday night, where some homes were reduced to rubble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tornado-barrels-through-oklahoma-damaging-40-homes-and-shutting-down-roads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tornado-barrels-through-oklahoma-damaging-40-homes-and-shutting-down-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Personal property tax not planned for special session, and Luna calls for a pardon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-personal-property-tax-not-planned-for-special-session-and-luna-calls-for-a-pardon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-personal-property-tax-not-planned-for-special-session-and-luna-calls-for-a-pardon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TGH and Florida Orthopaedic Institute's thumb prosthesis surgery provides relief for arthritis patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lakeland woman has become one of the first patients for a type of hand surgery that is new to Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tgh-and-florida-orthopaedic-institutes-thumb-prosthesis-surgery-provides-relief-for-arthritis-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tgh-and-florida-orthopaedic-institutes-thumb-prosthesis-surgery-provides-relief-for-arthritis-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth Day Celebration in Spring Hill to feature parrot sanctuary and dozens of vendors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ziggy&rsquo;s Haven Bird Sanctuary will bring longtime parrot ambassadors to the free WellCome OM Center event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/earth-day-celebration-in-spring-hill-to-feature-parrot-sanctuary-and-dozens-of-vendors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/earth-day-celebration-in-spring-hill-to-feature-parrot-sanctuary-and-dozens-of-vendors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shooting happened inside the mall's food court, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exchange-of-gunfire-inside-mall-of-louisiana-leaves-1-person-dead-and-5-wounded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/exchange-of-gunfire-inside-mall-of-louisiana-leaves-1-person-dead-and-5-wounded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County cuts two Breeze Transit routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting April 24, getting around Siesta Key and SRQ Airport has become more challenging for public transit users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-cuts-two-breeze-transit-routes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-county-cuts-two-breeze-transit-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In response to Hillsborough, Rays seek May vote on MOU; finalization of other agreements 'as soon as possible']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays say they will be meeting with Hillsborough and Tampa officials next week to &ldquo;continue the conversation.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/in-response-to-hillsborough-rays-seek-may-vote-on-mou-finalization-of-other-agreements-as-soon-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/in-response-to-hillsborough-rays-seek-may-vote-on-mou-finalization-of-other-agreements-as-soon-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County offers incentives for builders to include more affodable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Disaster Recovery and Assistance Program features a &ldquo;Better Futures&rdquo; program, offering millions to builders to include affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-offers-incentives-for-builders-to-include-more-affodable-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-offers-incentives-for-builders-to-include-more-affodable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro pool player teaches winning shots at Sanford billiards hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional pool player Michael DeLawder coaches players of all ages at Racks Billiards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pro-pool-player-teaches-winning-shots-at-sanford-billiards-hall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pro-pool-player-teaches-winning-shots-at-sanford-billiards-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Georgia wildfires have destroyed 120 homes, forcing new evacuations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp told reporters that state officials believe the fires have burned more homes than any other in Georgia's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/growing-georgia-wildfires-have-destroyed-120-homes-forcing-new-evacuations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/growing-georgia-wildfires-have-destroyed-120-homes-forcing-new-evacuations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities: One of two missing USF students dead; suspect taken into custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged in the death of one of the missing two USF students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-one-of-two-missing-usf-students-dead-suspect-taken-into-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/authorities-one-of-two-missing-usf-students-dead-suspect-taken-into-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Vice President JD Vance will not be traveling but that he remains "deeply involved."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-dispatches-witkoff-and-kushner-to-pakistan-for-new-talks-with-irans-foreign-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-dispatches-witkoff-and-kushner-to-pakistan-for-new-talks-with-irans-foreign-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirro says Justice Department is dropping criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pirro also noted in her social media post that she would &ldquo;not hesitate to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant doing so.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pirro-says-justice-department-is-dropping-criminal-probe-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pirro-says-justice-department-is-dropping-criminal-probe-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ULA to launch nearly 30 Amazon Leo satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[ULA&rsquo;s Atlas V 551 rocket plans to take off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station&rsquo;s Space Launch Complex-41.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ula-to-launch-nearly-30-amazon-leo-satellites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ula-to-launch-nearly-30-amazon-leo-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less-dangerous drug in historic shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's action Iargely legitimizes medical marijuana programs in the 40 states that have adopted them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-reclassifies-state-licensed-medical-marijuana-as-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-reclassifies-state-licensed-medical-marijuana-as-less-dangerous-drug-in-historic-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs draft Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. in 1st round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bain Jr. helped Miami to an appearance in the College Football Playoff national championship game in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-draft-miami-defensive-end-rueben-bain-jr-in-1st-round/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-draft-miami-defensive-end-rueben-bain-jr-in-1st-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seizure comes a day after Iran attacked three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, capturing two of them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-orders-us-military-to-shoot-and-kill-iranian-small-boats-choking-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-orders-us-military-to-shoot-and-kill-iranian-small-boats-choking-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida housing affordability takes center stage at policy summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say housing affordability is now a defining issue for many Floridians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-housing-affordability-takes-center-stage-at-policy-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-housing-affordability-takes-center-stage-at-policy-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City sharing information on grant to help support families impacted by 2024 hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant City leaders are working to help more families affected by the 2024 hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-sharing-information-on-grant-to-help-support-families-impacted-by-2024-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-sharing-information-on-grant-to-help-support-families-impacted-by-2024-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martinez dominates his former team, leading Rays to 6-1 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/martinez-dominates-his-former-team-leading-rays-to-6-1-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/martinez-dominates-his-former-team-leading-rays-to-6-1-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herrig Center for the Arts expansion brings new life to Bradenton’s community]]></title><description><![CDATA[New features include additional classrooms, expanded gallery space and a community area for events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/herrig-center-for-the-arts-expansion-brings-new-life-to-bradentons-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/herrig-center-for-the-arts-expansion-brings-new-life-to-bradentons-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Museum tells the story of Tarpon Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steps from Spring Bayou in Craig Park, the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum holds the artifacts that tell the city's story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/heritage-museum-tells-the-story-of-tarpon-springs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/heritage-museum-tells-the-story-of-tarpon-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA names astronauts for Crew-13 mission to International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crew-13's Luke Delaney is from Volusia County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-names-astronauts-for-crew-13-mission-to-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nasa-names-astronauts-for-crew-13-mission-to-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay prepares for arrival of BTS ARMY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Tampa says it expects more than 60,000 K-pop fans at each of the three nights BTS's Arirang tour will take over Raymond James Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-prepares-for-arrival-of-bts-army/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-prepares-for-arrival-of-bts-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agape Flights building new hangar in Venice to keep up with international needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agape Flights says they have enough money to start the new hangar but still need donations to finish the $2.3 million expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/agape-flights-building-new-hangar-in-venice-to-keep-up-with-international-needs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/agape-flights-building-new-hangar-in-venice-to-keep-up-with-international-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida University presidents come more from state government]]></title><description><![CDATA[More university presidents in Florida have a background in state government than other states. Some say it's an advantage. Others say it's a problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-university-presidents-come-more-from-state-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-university-presidents-come-more-from-state-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas Community Foundation sees record request for one of its grants amid funding uncertainties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pinellas Community Foundation saw a 30% increase in applications for its operating grant since its last cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-community-foundation-sees-record-request-for-one-of-its-grants-amid-funding-uncertainties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-community-foundation-sees-record-request-for-one-of-its-grants-amid-funding-uncertainties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough likely to miss Rays stadium deadline, memo says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays had given both the county and the city of Tampa an ultimatum to approve funding by June 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-likely-to-miss-rays-stadium-deadline-memo-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-likely-to-miss-rays-stadium-deadline-memo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More school closures possible in Pinellas County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The district hasn&rsquo;t set a number of schools to close yet, but the plan is to hold several community meetings over the summer months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-school-closures-possible-in-pinellas-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/more-school-closures-possible-in-pinellas-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commerce secretary defends proposed budgets cuts at House hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 fiscal year Commerce Department budget cuts economic development grants and increases trade enforcement spending]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/commerce-secretary-defends-proposed-budgets-cuts-at-house-hearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/commerce-secretary-defends-proposed-budgets-cuts-at-house-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VA clinic coming to Citrus County, will offer more services]]></title><description><![CDATA[This new facility in Inverness will replace the current clinic in Lecanto. It will be able to support 10,000 patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-va-clinic-coming-to-citrus-county-will-offer-more-services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-va-clinic-coming-to-citrus-county-will-offer-more-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers announce special session on Florida budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some allocations have already been agreed upon, with more to be decided in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawmakers-announce-special-session-on-florida-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lawmakers-announce-special-session-on-florida-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FWC investigating mothballs on St. Pete Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are investigating how an abundance of mothballs ended up in the sand on St. Pete Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-investigating-mothballs-on-st-pete-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fwc-investigating-mothballs-on-st-pete-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elly De La Cruz hits 2 of Reds’ 5 home runs in 12-6 victory over Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elly De La Cruz leads Reds past Rays, 12-6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elly-de-la-cruz-hits-2-of-reds-5-home-runs-in-12-6-victory-over-rays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/elly-de-la-cruz-hits-2-of-reds-5-home-runs-in-12-6-victory-over-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attacks came after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-fires-on-3-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-maintains-blockade-and-diplomacy-stalls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-fires-on-3-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-maintains-blockade-and-diplomacy-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Alligator Alcatraz allowed to continue operations, and Orange County removes ICE from federal support agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-alligator-alcatraz-allowed-to-continue-operations-and-orange-county-removes-ice-from-federal-support-agreement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-alligator-alcatraz-allowed-to-continue-operations-and-orange-county-removes-ice-from-federal-support-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free clothes and Fast Track training give Sarasota workers path to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridges to Careers Fast Track program has nearly doubled enrollment in the past two years, showing the need for tuition-free workforce programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-clothes-and-fast-track-training-give-sarasota-workers-path-to-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-clothes-and-fast-track-training-give-sarasota-workers-path-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buccaneers may focus on bolstering their defense through the draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bucs are aiming for an impact player with the 15th overall pick in the NFL draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buccaneers-may-focus-on-bolstering-their-defense-through-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/buccaneers-may-focus-on-bolstering-their-defense-through-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanging with celebrity chef and his ravioli at The Landon in South Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Chef's Kitchen at The Landon, formerly 717 in South Tampa, with reality Chef Robert Hesse, of Hell's Kitchen fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hanging-with-celebrity-chef-and-his-ravioli-at-the-landon-in-south-tampa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hanging-with-celebrity-chef-and-his-ravioli-at-the-landon-in-south-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety Harbor expands the hours food trucks can operate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previously, food trucks weren't permitted to open until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-expands-the-hours-food-trucks-can-operate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-expands-the-hours-food-trucks-can-operate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County approves $95 million plan to tackle flooding and drainage issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan includes 10 projects funded through a federal community block grant for disaster recovery following hurricanes Helene and Milton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-approves-95-million-plan-to-tackle-flooding-and-drainage-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-approves-95-million-plan-to-tackle-flooding-and-drainage-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Pizzo continues fight to save Hillsborough elementary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough School Board members voted to close the school earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/project-pizzo-continues-fight-to-save-hillsborough-elementary-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/project-pizzo-continues-fight-to-save-hillsborough-elementary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldsmar woman creates enormous, knitted version of Old Glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took an Oldsmar woman more than four years to stitch a massive American flag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oldsmar-woman-creates-enormous-knitted-version-of-old-glory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oldsmar-woman-creates-enormous-knitted-version-of-old-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Florida domestic violence legislation may soon go into effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survivor and author Michelle Jewsbury said she's happy to see this legislation head to the governor's desk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-florida-domestic-violence-legislation-may-soon-go-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-florida-domestic-violence-legislation-may-soon-go-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaacman testifies on President Trump's NASA budget request]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman was on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers on the President's FY27 budget request for the agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/isaacman-testifies-on-president-trumps-nasa-budget-request/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/isaacman-testifies-on-president-trumps-nasa-budget-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2 and tie first-round series]]></title><description><![CDATA[J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/moser-scores-in-ot-as-lightning-beat-canadiens-3-2-in-game-2-and-tie-first-round-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/moser-scores-in-ot-as-lightning-beat-canadiens-3-2-in-game-2-and-tie-first-round-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPSHOT League Unveils First Premier Women Basketball Players Ahead of Inaugural Season with Final Rosters Announcing May 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; The UPSHOT League, a new professional women&rsquo;s basketball league created to expand elite playing opportunities and elevate communities, today announced its first wave of premier players set to define the league&rsquo;s debut season. This curated group of athletes brings together standout talent from the WNBA, top collegiate programs, and leading international teams-establishing an immediate and unmistakable standard of excellence. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/upshot-league-unveils-first-premier-women-basketball-players-ahead-of-inaugural-season-with-final-rosters-announcing-may-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/upshot-league-unveils-first-premier-women-basketball-players-ahead-of-inaugural-season-with-final-rosters-announcing-may-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State seeks death penalty for Citrus County woman accused of killing ex-husbands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susan Avalon is charged with first-degree murder in the killings of both her ex-husbands on the same day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-seeks-death-penalty-for-citrus-county-woman-accused-of-killing-ex-husbands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-seeks-death-penalty-for-citrus-county-woman-accused-of-killing-ex-husbands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Food and Beverage Capital Investment Remains Strong in March 2026 with 66 New Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads released its March 2026 planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry, tracking North American capital project activity across new facility construction, expansions, and equipment modernization projects. This month&rsquo;s research confirms 66 new planned projects across the Food and Beverage sector, led by 34 renovations and equipment upgrades, 20 new construction starts, and 18 e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-food-and-beverage-capital-investment-remains-strong-in-march-2026-with-66-new-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-food-and-beverage-capital-investment-remains-strong-in-march-2026-with-66-new-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County approves $85 million for Phillies spring training ballpark renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala says the Phillies asked for less money than they were before the back-to-back hurricanes hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-approves-85-million-for-phillies-spring-training-ballpark-renovations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-approves-85-million-for-phillies-spring-training-ballpark-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies ask Pinellas County for $85 million for spring training ballpark renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala says the Phillies are asking for less money than they were before the back-to-back hurricanes hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/phillies-ask-pinellas-county-for-85-million-for-spring-training-ballpark-renovations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/phillies-ask-pinellas-county-for-85-million-for-spring-training-ballpark-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists survey seagrass in the suncoast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The study is conducted every two years to check the health of seagrass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/scientists-survey-seagrass-in-the-suncoast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/scientists-survey-seagrass-in-the-suncoast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lido Beach renourishment project upgrades New Pass Channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[This one project will ill more than a mile of Lido Beach that eroded during the 2024 hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lido-beach-renourishment-project-upgrades-new-pass-channel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lido-beach-renourishment-project-upgrades-new-pass-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs legend Ronde Barber teaches young golfers at "Golf With Us" clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 16 seasons playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Barber continues to give back to the community that he now calls home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-legend-ronde-barber-teaches-young-golfers-at-golf-with-us-clinic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bucs-legend-ronde-barber-teaches-young-golfers-at-golf-with-us-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: A Florida lawmaker resigns, and Uthmeier takes on ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-a-florida-lawmaker-resigns-and-uthmeier-takes-on-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-a-florida-lawmaker-resigns-and-uthmeier-takes-on-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendell Krinn Technical High School teacher uses humor to make learning science fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Kumar teaches biomedical sciences at Wendell Krinn Technical High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wendell-krinn-technical-high-school-teacher-uses-humor-to-make-learning-science-fun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wendell-krinn-technical-high-school-teacher-uses-humor-to-make-learning-science-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haugh puts off NBA, remains at Florida to chase another national title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Todd Golden could have up to nine players back from this past season's team if center Rueben Chinyelu withdraws his name from the draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haugh-puts-off-nba-remains-at-florida-to-chase-another-national-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/haugh-puts-off-nba-remains-at-florida-to-chase-another-national-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UF students looking to help farmers keep cost low to remove strawberry runners and production high through research]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Florida graduate student is looking for ways to keep strawberry production high for farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uf-students-looking-to-help-farmers-keep-cost-low-to-remove-strawberry-runners-and-production-high-through-research/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/uf-students-looking-to-help-farmers-keep-cost-low-to-remove-strawberry-runners-and-production-high-through-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Downtown Partnership wraps community meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa&rsquo;s Downtown Partnership has wrapped up a series of community meetings aimed at gathering feedback from residents and business owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-downtown-partnership-wraps-community-meetings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-downtown-partnership-wraps-community-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.C. Newman Cigar Company celebrates Founder's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cigar economy that was established Ybor City and Tampa attracted immigrants from areas in Europe and the Caribbean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jc-newman-cigar-company-celebrates-founders-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jc-newman-cigar-company-celebrates-founders-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning must overcome home playoff woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 1 on Sunday was the Lightning&rsquo;s 10th loss in 11 games at home in the postseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-must-overcome-home-playoff-woes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-must-overcome-home-playoff-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City council gets update on BayCare Sound economic impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BayCare Sound turns three in June. Clearwater City Council members got a breakdown of the visitors and spending it brings in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-gets-update-on-baycare-sound-economic-impact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-council-gets-update-on-baycare-sound-economic-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit restores areas affected by 2024 storms by adding plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Deitz is one of more than 50 volunteers from Publix who volunteered Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nonprofit-restores-areas-affected-by-2024-storms-by-adding-plants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nonprofit-restores-areas-affected-by-2024-storms-by-adding-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County approves BayCare Ballpark renovations, the search for two missing USF grad students and owner of Storm Distillery dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-approves-baycare-ballpark-renovations-the-search-for-two-missing-usf-grad-students-and-owner-of-storm-distillery-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-approves-baycare-ballpark-renovations-the-search-for-two-missing-usf-grad-students-and-owner-of-storm-distillery-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-week ceasefire was due to expire Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-extend-its-ceasefire-with-iran-at-pakistans-request/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-will-extend-its-ceasefire-with-iran-at-pakistans-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce sees rapid growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October 2023 the Palm Harbor Chamber had just over 200 businesses members, now they are about to hit 500.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/palm-harbor-chamber-of-commerce-sees-rapid-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/palm-harbor-chamber-of-commerce-sees-rapid-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of Storm Distillery in Inverness dies from injuries in explosion and fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Distillery made the announcement on its social media accounts on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/owner-of-storm-distillery-in-inverness-dies-from-injuries-in-explosion-and-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/owner-of-storm-distillery-in-inverness-dies-from-injuries-in-explosion-and-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detectives searching for two missing grad students from USF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are asking for the public&rsquo;s help in locating Zamil Limon, 27, and Nahida S. Bristy, 27. Both are USF doctoral students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detectives-searching-for-two-missing-grad-students-from-usf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detectives-searching-for-two-missing-grad-students-from-usf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife groups sue over Endangered Species Act exemptions for oil activity in the Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida Wildlife Federation is among those challenging the "God Squad."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildlife-groups-sue-over-endangered-species-act-exemptions-for-oil-activity-in-the-gulf/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wildlife-groups-sue-over-endangered-species-act-exemptions-for-oil-activity-in-the-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSS USA Now Offering CommScope Uniprise System Warranties on Commercial Cabling Projects in Tampa Bay FL Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[TAMPA BAY, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; TSS USA, a licensed low-voltage contractor based in Pinellas Park, Florida, announced that members of its installation team have completed CommScope&rsquo;s Authorized Connectivity Training (ACT) and earned Uniprise Certified Installer credentials. The certifications qualify TSS USA to install CommScope Uniprise structured cabling systems and issue manufacturer-backed warranties on completed commercial projects throughout the Tampa Bay area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tss-usa-now-offering-commscope-uniprise-system-warranties-on-commercial-cabling-projects-in-tampa-bay-fl-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tss-usa-now-offering-commscope-uniprise-system-warranties-on-commercial-cabling-projects-in-tampa-bay-fl-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel spill causes lane closures on EB I-4 near Lakeland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are on the scene applying absorbent material to help contain and mitigate the fuel spill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fuel-spill-causes-lane-closures-on-eb-i-4-near-lakeland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fuel-spill-causes-lane-closures-on-eb-i-4-near-lakeland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate committee set to consider Trump's pick for Federal Reserve chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The confirmation hearing is Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-committee-set-to-consider-trumps-pick-for-federal-reserve-chair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/senate-committee-set-to-consider-trumps-pick-for-federal-reserve-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays offense goes silent in series opening loss to Reds, 6-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sal Stewart put Cincinnati on the board with a two-run homer in the first inning, ending Jesse Scholtens' scoreless streak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-offense-goes-silent-in-series-opening-loss-to-reds-6-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-offense-goes-silent-in-series-opening-loss-to-reds-6-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Rocks Beach cracks down on short-term rentals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Indian Rocks Beach asks for maximum fine of $5,000 for each rental with a violation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/indian-rocks-beach-cracks-down-on-short-term-rentals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/indian-rocks-beach-cracks-down-on-short-term-rentals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is one of the nation&rsquo;s deadliest mass shootings in more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-kills-8-children-and-shoots-his-wife-and-another-woman-in-shreveport-louisiana/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/man-kills-8-children-and-shoots-his-wife-and-another-woman-in-shreveport-louisiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New peace talks begin with Iran; Scott calls for 'Nuclear Option']]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-peace-talks-begin-with-iran-scott-calls-for-nuclear-option/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-peace-talks-begin-with-iran-scott-calls-for-nuclear-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water-wise landscapes get recognition from Tampa Bay Water amid ongoing drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Kulp and Michele Burt's home was awarded the "Best of the Region" Water-Wise Landscape award by Tampa Bay Water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/water-wise-landscapes-get-recognition-from-tampa-bay-water-amid-ongoing-drought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/water-wise-landscapes-get-recognition-from-tampa-bay-water-amid-ongoing-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Schools use AI tool to help teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magic School AI can help with things like taking information and turning into a chart for a presentation, to helping create lesson plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-use-ai-tool-to-help-teachers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-use-ai-tool-to-help-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNAP food changes in effect, plane crashes into Wesley Chapel neighborhood, and mosquito concerns in Pinellas County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/snap-food-changes-in-effect-plane-crashes-into-wesley-chapel-neighborhood-and-mosquito-concerns-in-pinellas-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/snap-food-changes-in-effect-plane-crashes-into-wesley-chapel-neighborhood-and-mosquito-concerns-in-pinellas-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State working to close site of environmental disaster, Piney Point, for good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are trying to prevent a repeat of the 2021 environmental disaster before closing the phosphate plant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-working-to-close-site-of-environmental-disaster-piney-point-for-good/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/state-working-to-close-site-of-environmental-disaster-piney-point-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citrus County patients receiving at-home care through Tampa General’s new program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program is ensuring patients&mdash;even in some of the most rural parts of the Bay Area&mdash;can receive the critical healthcare they need at their own home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-patients-receiving-at-home-care-through-tampa-generals-new-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citrus-county-patients-receiving-at-home-care-through-tampa-generals-new-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New executive director takes over Bay Pines VA Healthcare System]]></title><description><![CDATA[David VanMeter is taking this new position after serving as deputy director in Tampa since 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-executive-director-takes-over-bay-pines-va-healthcare-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-executive-director-takes-over-bay-pines-va-healthcare-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soda and candy among items no longer eligible through SNAP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting April 20, candy, soda, and ultra-processed desserts cannot be purchased through SNAP benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/soda-and-candy-among-items-no-longer-eligible-through-snap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/soda-and-candy-among-items-no-longer-eligible-through-snap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Zone Safety Week highlights risks after Hillsborough County accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida sees dozens of fatalities and hundreds of serious injuries in work zones every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/work-zone-safety-week-highlights-risks-after-hillsborough-county-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/work-zone-safety-week-highlights-risks-after-hillsborough-county-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel spill blocks eastbound I-4 lanes, new Florida SNAP rules take effect and Indian Rocks Beach ramps up short-term rental enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fuel-spill-blocks-eastbound-i-4-lanes-new-florida-snap-rules-take-effect-and-indian-rocks-beach-ramps-up-short-term-rental-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fuel-spill-blocks-eastbound-i-4-lanes-new-florida-snap-rules-take-effect-and-indian-rocks-beach-ramps-up-short-term-rental-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wendell Krinn student Cayley Depaz devotes many hours to volunteer work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depaz helps out at a school store for students in need. She is also an active member of the school's Students Working Against Tobacco club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wendell-krinn-student-cayley-depaz-devotes-many-hours-to-volunteer-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wendell-krinn-student-cayley-depaz-devotes-many-hours-to-volunteer-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County school enrollment surges, driving major expansion projects across the district]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some school districts in the area are dealing with declining enrollment, Manatee school officials say their enrollment continues to grow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-school-enrollment-surges-driving-major-expansion-projects-across-the-district/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-school-enrollment-surges-driving-major-expansion-projects-across-the-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisiana community struggling to understand after man killed 8 children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say the children who died ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/louisiana-community-struggling-to-understand-after-man-killed-8-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/louisiana-community-struggling-to-understand-after-man-killed-8-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transportation secretary says FAA saw record air traffic controller applications amid its push to recruit gamers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FAA has been plagued with air traffic controller staffing issues for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/transportation-secretary-says-faa-saw-record-air-traffic-controller-applications-amid-its-push-to-recruit-gamers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/transportation-secretary-says-faa-saw-record-air-traffic-controller-applications-amid-its-push-to-recruit-gamers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket fails to send satellite into correct orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Glenn rocket did not deploy a satellite into the correct orbit, stated Blue Origin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-fails-to-send-satellite-into-correct-orbit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-fails-to-send-satellite-into-correct-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mi Escuela Montessori expanding to serve more children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder of the school &ndash; Kelly De La Cruz &ndash; says they want to change the perception of Montessori schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mi-escuela-montessori-expanding-to-serve-more-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mi-escuela-montessori-expanding-to-serve-more-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SB I-75 reopens after multi-vehicle crash in Manatee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a black Ford Mustang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sb-i-75-reopens-after-multi-vehicle-crash-in-manatee-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sb-i-75-reopens-after-multi-vehicle-crash-in-manatee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League takes over Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans packed into Armature Works to cheer on their teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/premier-league-takes-over-tampa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/premier-league-takes-over-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials say 1 dead after plane crashes into Wesley Chapel subdivision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasco County officials say the FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officials-say-1-dead-after-plane-crashes-into-wesley-chapel-subdivision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/officials-say-1-dead-after-plane-crashes-into-wesley-chapel-subdivision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa area boat club sees spike in memberships as travelers trade long lines at airports for cool views on the water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of boat clubs say memberships have been steadily rising, as people look for a way to take a vacation without traveling far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-area-boat-club-sees-spike-in-memberships-as-travelers-trade-long-lines-at-airports-for-cool-views-on-the-water/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-area-boat-club-sees-spike-in-memberships-as-travelers-trade-long-lines-at-airports-for-cool-views-on-the-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juraj Slafkovsky's hat trick lifts Canadiens to 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 2 is Tuesday night at Benchmark International Arena, where Tampa Bay has lost eight of its last nine home games in the postseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/juraj-slafkovskys-hat-trick-lifts-canadiens-to-4-3-overtime-win-over-the-lightning-in-game-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/juraj-slafkovskys-hat-trick-lifts-canadiens-to-4-3-overtime-win-over-the-lightning-in-game-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launches telecommunications satellite]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Glenn rocket took off from Launch Complex 36.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-launches-telecommunications-satellite/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-launches-telecommunications-satellite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump says the U.S. has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-navy-seizes-an-iranian-flagged-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-and-tehran-vows-swift-response/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-navy-seizes-an-iranian-flagged-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-and-tehran-vows-swift-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louisiana father kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting at house, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is one of the nation&rsquo;s deadliest mass shootings in more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/louisiana-father-kills-7-of-his-children-plus-another-child-in-shooting-at-house-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/louisiana-father-kills-7-of-his-children-plus-another-child-in-shooting-at-house-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple donates $100k to Dunedin Boat Club rebuild after losing historic home]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the largest private donation that the boat club has received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/couple-donates-100k-to-dunedin-boat-club-rebuild-after-losing-historic-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/couple-donates-100k-to-dunedin-boat-club-rebuild-after-losing-historic-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump says the U.S. has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-that-tried-to-pass-blockade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-near-strait-of-hormuz-that-tried-to-pass-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/8-children-between-the-ages-of-1-and-14-are-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/8-children-between-the-ages-of-1-and-14-are-dead-after-a-mass-shooting-in-louisiana-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caesarean Awareness Month spotlights rising rates and emergency birth stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. John Hansill, with West Coast Women&rsquo;s Specialists in Bradenton, says numerous factors contribute to the increase in caesarean deliveries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/caesarean-awareness-month-spotlights-rising-rates-and-emergency-birth-stories/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/caesarean-awareness-month-spotlights-rising-rates-and-emergency-birth-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainy season brings mosquito concerns as Pinellas County officials urge prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County officials are asking the public to help with mosquito prevention to keep numbers down as the rainy season approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rainy-season-brings-mosquito-concerns-as-pinellas-county-officials-urge-prevention/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rainy-season-brings-mosquito-concerns-as-pinellas-county-officials-urge-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers clean up trash around Clearwater Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cleanup aimed to raise awareness about protecting the Gulf and endangered species like the Rice's whale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-clean-up-trash-around-clearwater-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/volunteers-clean-up-trash-around-clearwater-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County volunteers put together care packages for troops overseas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operation: Military Matters hosted volunteers to make care 100 packages for troops serving overseas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-volunteers-put-together-care-packages-for-troops-overseas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-volunteers-put-together-care-packages-for-troops-overseas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over U.S. blockade and fires on ships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranian gunboats opened fire on a tanker Saturday and a projectile hit a container vessel, British military officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-us-blockade-and-fires-on-ships/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-over-us-blockade-and-fires-on-ships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Polk County program offers free bus rides to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polk County Public Defender's Office says on average, at least one person a day is unable to make it to court due to a lack of transportation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-polk-county-program-offers-free-bus-rides-to-court/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-polk-county-program-offers-free-bus-rides-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the U.S. on Saturday after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/powerful-winds-and-reported-tornadoes-rip-through-the-midwest-leaving-heavy-damage-but-no-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/powerful-winds-and-reported-tornadoes-rip-through-the-midwest-leaving-heavy-damage-but-no-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis' redistricting special session delayed, more top stories from the week and fun things to do this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here's a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-redistricting-special-session-delayed-more-top-stories-from-the-week-and-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-redistricting-special-session-delayed-more-top-stories-from-the-week-and-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida State on Friday remembering shooting on campus a year ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A moment of silence is scheduled for noon, and students will be able to lay flowers on the FSU letters outside the student union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-state-on-friday-remembering-shooting-on-campus-a-year-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-state-on-friday-remembering-shooting-on-campus-a-year-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida State on Friday remembering shooting on campus 1 year ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A moment of silence is scheduled for noon, and students will be able to lay flowers on the FSU letters outside the student union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-state-on-friday-remembering-shooting-on-campus-1-year-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-state-on-friday-remembering-shooting-on-campus-1-year-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida State on Friday commemorated shooting on campus a year ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[A moment of silence was held at noon, and students placed flowers on the FSU letters outside the student union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-state-on-friday-commemorated-shooting-on-campus-a-year-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-state-on-friday-commemorated-shooting-on-campus-a-year-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting Friday, citations will be issued for ignoring water restrictions in affected Florida counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Pinellas County, three county employees will be patrolling neighborhoods looking for those not complying with watering restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/starting-friday-citations-will-be-issued-for-ignoring-water-restrictions-in-affected-florida-counties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/starting-friday-citations-will-be-issued-for-ignoring-water-restrictions-in-affected-florida-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Citations will be issued for ignoring water restrictions in affected Florida counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Pinellas County, three county employees will be patrolling neighborhoods looking for those not complying with watering restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citations-will-be-issued-for-ignoring-water-restrictions-in-affected-florida-counties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/citations-will-be-issued-for-ignoring-water-restrictions-in-affected-florida-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater, Pinellas to vote on 'term sheet' for Phillies spring training renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[If approved, the lease would extend until 2047.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-pinellas-to-vote-on-term-sheet-for-phillies-spring-training-renovations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-pinellas-to-vote-on-term-sheet-for-phillies-spring-training-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AviaSim in Osceola County lets visitors learn to fly without ever leaving the ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company lets visitors learn how to take off, fly and land an Airbus A320.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aviasim-in-osceola-county-lets-visitors-learn-to-fly-without-ever-leaving-the-ground/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aviasim-in-osceola-county-lets-visitors-learn-to-fly-without-ever-leaving-the-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New development impacts St. Pete businesses, Hillsborough County hosts Rays stadium district workshop and Israel-Lebanon ceasefire goes into effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-development-impacts-st-pete-businesses-hillsborough-county-hosts-rays-stadium-district-workshop-and-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-goes-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-development-impacts-st-pete-businesses-hillsborough-county-hosts-rays-stadium-district-workshop-and-israel-lebanon-ceasefire-goes-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety Harbor officials raise concerns as push to eliminate property taxes continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in Safety Harbor say the city depends on property taxes to fund numerous services, like parks, libraries and road maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-officials-raise-concerns-as-push-to-eliminate-property-taxes-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/safety-harbor-officials-raise-concerns-as-push-to-eliminate-property-taxes-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three hurt in explosion and fire at Storm Distillery in Inverness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews have been cleaning up debris from outside of the distillery and roads in the downtown Inverness area have reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/three-hurt-in-explosion-and-fire-at-storm-distillery-in-inverness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/three-hurt-in-explosion-and-fire-at-storm-distillery-in-inverness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Wrap: Strait of Hormuz reopens; short-term surveillance bill passes; White House looking into missing scientists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-strait-of-hormuz-reopens-short-term-surveillance-bill-passes-white-house-looking-into-missing-scientists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-strait-of-hormuz-reopens-short-term-surveillance-bill-passes-white-house-looking-into-missing-scientists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota County’s Saturday theme: Trucks!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to the trucks, the event will feature crafts, inflatables, a live DJ and tours of where the Braves host spring training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-countys-saturday-theme-trucks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-countys-saturday-theme-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jungle Prada Park Pier damaged by Helene will be demolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[The St. Petersburg City Council approved spending $1.4 million on Thursday to demolish the pier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jungle-prada-park-pier-damaged-by-helene-will-be-demolished/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jungle-prada-park-pier-damaged-by-helene-will-be-demolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portions of downtown Inverness shutdown due to fire at Storm Distillery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are asking pepole to please avoid this area while crews respond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/portions-of-downtown-inverness-shutdown-due-to-fire-at-storm-distillery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/portions-of-downtown-inverness-shutdown-due-to-fire-at-storm-distillery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark Matter Technologies names Vikas Rao CEO to lead next chapter of mortgage AI growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter&reg;), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the appointment of Vikas Rao as chief executive officer. Rao, who has served as chief technology officer since 2025, succeeds Sean Dugan and will lead the company&rsquo;s next phase with a focus on translating its technology leadership into stronger growth.Dark Matter has built a strong foundation in product innovation, including ear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dark-matter-technologies-names-vikas-rao-ceo-to-lead-next-chapter-of-mortgage-ai-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dark-matter-technologies-names-vikas-rao-ceo-to-lead-next-chapter-of-mortgage-ai-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays stadium discussions continue, Trump: Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire and new details for Disney's Muppets coaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-discussions-continue-trump-israel-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-ceasefire-and-new-details-for-disneys-muppets-coaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-stadium-discussions-continue-trump-israel-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-ceasefire-and-new-details-for-disneys-muppets-coaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks now part of ‘Road Trip Florida’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks are now part of Road Trip Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation&rsquo;s Celebration for America 250.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarpon-springs-sponge-docks-now-part-of-road-trip-florida/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tarpon-springs-sponge-docks-now-part-of-road-trip-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Treatment Strategies from Pure Polymer Solutions Support Mining Operations and Water Reuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Water management is one of the most critical operational challenges in mining. From slurry transport and flotation processes to tailings handling and cooling systems, large volumes of water move through nearly every stage of mineral production. As mines increasingly rely on closed-loop water systems and stricter environmental oversight, effective treatment methods are essential for maintaining both operational efficiency and environmental pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/water-treatment-strategies-from-pure-polymer-solutions-support-mining-operations-and-water-reuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/water-treatment-strategies-from-pure-polymer-solutions-support-mining-operations-and-water-reuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney announces opening date, song list for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited ride is set to open on May 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/disney-announces-opening-date-song-list-for-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/disney-announces-opening-date-song-list-for-rock-n-roller-coaster-starring-the-muppets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Haven Police Department partners with The Wallet Card Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter Haven Police Department helping bridge gap with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-police-department-partners-with-the-wallet-card-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/winter-haven-police-department-partners-with-the-wallet-card-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal opinion says public funding can be used towards Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Hillsborough County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major legal question surrounding a proposed multi-billion-dollar stadium deal for the Tampa Bay Rays now has an answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legal-opinion-says-public-funding-can-be-used-towards-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-in-hillsborough-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/legal-opinion-says-public-funding-can-be-used-towards-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-in-hillsborough-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book summer flights now, Florida travel expert advises as fuel costs rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petroleum industry experts do not expect a normal flow of jet fuel to ports around the world for several months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/book-summer-flights-now-florida-travel-expert-advises-as-fuel-costs-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/book-summer-flights-now-florida-travel-expert-advises-as-fuel-costs-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Realtors advocate for minority home ownership during Realtist Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report that NAREB uses shows numbers of minority home buyers is noticeably lower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/realtors-advocate-for-minority-home-ownership-during-realtist-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/realtors-advocate-for-minority-home-ownership-during-realtist-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis calls for redistricting special session, Floridians in Congress face pressure to resign and jury finds a Ticketmaster monopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-calls-for-redistricting-special-session-floridians-in-congress-face-pressure-to-resign-and-jury-finds-a-ticketmaster-monopoly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-calls-for-redistricting-special-session-floridians-in-congress-face-pressure-to-resign-and-jury-finds-a-ticketmaster-monopoly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough County hosts workshop meeting on proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday's workshop is expected to outline a few impacts the team&rsquo;s new stadium may have on Hillsborough County and the surrounding area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-hosts-workshop-meeting-on-proposed-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-county-hosts-workshop-meeting-on-proposed-tampa-bay-rays-stadium-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County opens new 911 communications center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say the new communications center will bolster the county's ability to respond to emergencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-opens-new-911-communications-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-opens-new-911-communications-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida allows winter-grade gas sales for 90 days as fuel prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say summer fuel blends are more expensive to produce but reduce emissions in higher temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-allows-winter-grade-gas-sales-for-90-days-as-fuel-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-allows-winter-grade-gas-sales-for-90-days-as-fuel-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Wrap: U.S. looks to stop Iran ships beyond blockade; Trump names CDC pick; ICE agent faces charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-us-looks-to-stop-iran-ships-beyond-blockade-trump-names-cdc-pick-ice-agent-faces-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-us-looks-to-stop-iran-ships-beyond-blockade-trump-names-cdc-pick-ice-agent-faces-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New development impacts St. Pete businesses on Central Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews have spent five years constructing 400 Central.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-development-impacts-st-pete-businesses-on-central-avenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-development-impacts-st-pete-businesses-on-central-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay set for 1st-round playoffs matchup against Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second-seeded Tampa Bay will face third-seeded Montreal to open the 2026 NHL postseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-set-for-1st-round-playoffs-matchup-against-montreal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-set-for-1st-round-playoffs-matchup-against-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[52nd Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo returns to Lakeland with NASA collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest events all year for the city of Lakeland has returned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/52nd-annual-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo-returns-to-lakeland-with-nasa-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/52nd-annual-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo-returns-to-lakeland-with-nasa-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida lawmakers face calls to resign, and mediators seek an extension to the ceasefire agreement with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-face-calls-to-resign-and-mediators-seek-an-extension-to-the-ceasefire-agreement-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-face-calls-to-resign-and-mediators-seek-an-extension-to-the-ceasefire-agreement-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NTSB chair has said such a system could have prevented the collision of the American Airlines jet and the Black Hawk helicopter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-approves-aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-approves-aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach may let Freebee contract expire in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach will begin looking for more affordable transit vendors next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-may-let-freebee-contract-expire-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-may-let-freebee-contract-expire-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeSantis issues new proclamation for redistricting special session]]></title><description><![CDATA[The governor has discussed redistricting several times in the past few months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-issues-new-proclamation-for-redistricting-special-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/desantis-issues-new-proclamation-for-redistricting-special-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Floridians in Congress face mounting pressure to resign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of Congress are weighing in on Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick and Rep. Cory Mills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-floridians-in-congress-face-mounting-pressure-to-resign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/two-floridians-in-congress-face-mounting-pressure-to-resign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law will require training for doctors treating sickle cell patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades sickle cell advocates say they&rsquo;ve struggled to get proper treatment for pain management. A new law is expected to change that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-law-will-require-training-for-doctors-treating-sickle-cell-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-law-will-require-training-for-doctors-treating-sickle-cell-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The civil case accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition &mdash; by blocking venues from using multiple ticket sellers, for example.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jury-finds-that-ticketmaster-and-live-nation-had-an-anticompetitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jury-finds-that-ticketmaster-and-live-nation-had-an-anticompetitive-monopoly-over-big-concert-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Wrap: Pakistan tries to jump-start U.S.-Iran talks; another war powers vote fails; GOP and Dems debate Trump tax policies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-pakistan-tries-to-jump-start-us-iran-talks-another-war-powers-vote-fails-gop-and-dems-debate-trump-tax-policies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/dc-wrap-pakistan-tries-to-jump-start-us-iran-talks-another-war-powers-vote-fails-gop-and-dems-debate-trump-tax-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipes: American Social’s spicy vodka rigatoni, and steak and arugula salad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Food Network competitor brings patriotism to Orlando's "Restaurant Row."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/recipes-american-socials-spicy-vodka-rigatoni-and-steak-and-arugula-salad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/recipes-american-socials-spicy-vodka-rigatoni-and-steak-and-arugula-salad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gramatica bloodline runs deep through kicking in Tampa Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brothers Nico and Gaston are both kickers at USF. They learned from their dad, Martin, who is a Tampa Bay Bucs legend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gramatica-bloodline-runs-deep-through-kicking-in-tampa-bay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gramatica-bloodline-runs-deep-through-kicking-in-tampa-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Meade commissioners pass development agreement for data center, despite pushback from residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Meade&rsquo;s proposed data center moves forward, promising economic benefits but facing resource challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fort-meade-commissioners-pass-development-agreement-for-data-center-despite-pushback-from-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fort-meade-commissioners-pass-development-agreement-for-data-center-despite-pushback-from-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 15 tax deadline is here: What to know if you haven't filed yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxpayers can get an extension to file, but not for payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/april-15-tax-deadline-is-here-what-to-know-if-you-havent-filed-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/april-15-tax-deadline-is-here-what-to-know-if-you-havent-filed-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II: Journey into history]]></title><description><![CDATA[A celebration of the Artemis II successful and historic mission around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-journey-into-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-journey-into-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intetics Inc. is Among the First to Earn ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification for AI Management Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAPLES, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Intetics Inc., a global technology company specializing in custom software development and AI-powered solutions, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world&rsquo;s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). This milestone places Intetics among a select group of organizations worldwide that develop AI solutions with structured governance, transparency, and accountability.Issued by the Inter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/intetics-inc-is-among-the-first-to-earn-isoiec-420012023-certification-for-ai-management-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/intetics-inc-is-among-the-first-to-earn-isoiec-420012023-certification-for-ai-management-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Leo softball is on a hot streak, ranked No. 1 in the nation in Division II]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are on a 31-game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/saint-leo-softball-is-on-a-hot-streak-ranked-no-1-in-the-nation-in-division-ii/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/saint-leo-softball-is-on-a-hot-streak-ranked-no-1-in-the-nation-in-division-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US Industrial Manufacturing Sector Tracked 165 New Capital Projects in March 2026, Topping $8.6B in Combined Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Industrial SalesLeads released its March 2026 planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry tracking North American capital project activity across new plant construction, facility expansions, and equipment modernization projects. This month&rsquo;s research confirms 165 new planned projects across the Industrial Manufacturing sector, led by 82 renovations and equipment upgrades, 56 expansions, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-us-industrial-manufacturing-sector-tracked-165-new-capital-projects-in-march-2026-topping-86b-in-combined-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/the-us-industrial-manufacturing-sector-tracked-165-new-capital-projects-in-march-2026-topping-86b-in-combined-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voter groups work to educate public on Florida's SAVE Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida's SAVE Act was signed into law April 1 and takes effect after the upcoming midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/voter-groups-work-to-educate-public-on-floridas-save-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/voter-groups-work-to-educate-public-on-floridas-save-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormwater improvement project underway at Clearwater’s North Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Clearwater is upgrading its stormwater system with six new pump stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stormwater-improvement-project-underway-at-clearwaters-north-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stormwater-improvement-project-underway-at-clearwaters-north-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month after war in Iran sent energy prices soaring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy prices surged 8.5% from February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-wholesale-prices-surged-4-last-month-after-war-in-iran-sent-energy-prices-soaring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-wholesale-prices-surged-4-last-month-after-war-in-iran-sent-energy-prices-soaring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee and Sarasota counties host Senior PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of the best and oldest golfers in the game are set to tee off in Bradenton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-and-sarasota-counties-host-senior-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-and-sarasota-counties-host-senior-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee &amp; Sarasota Counties host Senior PGA Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of the best and oldest golfers in the game are set to tee off in Bradenton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-amp-sarasota-counties-host-senior-pga-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-amp-sarasota-counties-host-senior-pga-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote set for Tuesday could change Pinellas school start times for thousands of students]]></title><description><![CDATA[While three high schools would shift less than 30 minutes, Pinellas County Schools is proposing changing Largo Middle to start over two hours earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vote-set-for-tuesday-could-change-pinellas-school-start-times-for-thousands-of-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vote-set-for-tuesday-could-change-pinellas-school-start-times-for-thousands-of-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Voters decide special elections in Florida, and DeSantis signs bill honoring Bobby Bowden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-voters-decide-special-elections-in-florida-and-desantis-signs-bill-honoring-bobby-bowden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-voters-decide-special-elections-in-florida-and-desantis-signs-bill-honoring-bobby-bowden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed grocery store in Sulphur Springs marks major step, but no deal yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Springs Market continues to provide fresh food access while the community waits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/proposed-grocery-store-in-sulphur-springs-marks-major-step-but-no-deal-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/proposed-grocery-store-in-sulphur-springs-marks-major-step-but-no-deal-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIEW RESULTS: Municipal elections held across Pasco County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A variety of municipal elections were held across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/view-results-municipal-elections-held-across-pasco-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/view-results-municipal-elections-held-across-pasco-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa teacher prepares students for life after middle school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stacey Loesky is the AVID teacher at Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy Middle Magnet School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-teacher-prepares-students-for-life-after-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-teacher-prepares-students-for-life-after-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built on White House grounds for UFC fight on his birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event will take place on Trump's 80th birthday and is framed as a part of the White House's celebrations to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-4500-seat-arena-will-be-built-on-white-house-grounds-for-ufc-fight-on-his-birthday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-4500-seat-arena-will-be-built-on-white-house-grounds-for-ufc-fight-on-his-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSTA, with help from St. Pete, provides low cost fares to riders who need it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Transportation Disadvantaged program was just given $75,000 in additional funding from the City of St. Pete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-with-help-from-st-pete-provides-low-cost-fares-to-riders-who-need-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/psta-with-help-from-st-pete-provides-low-cost-fares-to-riders-who-need-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examining the history of maternal mortality during Black Maternal Health Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data shows Black women are three times more likely to die during childbirth compared to their white counterparts. Experts say this crisis isn't new.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/examining-the-history-of-maternal-mortality-during-black-maternal-health-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/examining-the-history-of-maternal-mortality-during-black-maternal-health-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces House vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NTSB said that the bill now addresses its key recommendation to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have crucial locator systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington-faces-house-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington-faces-house-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County municipal elections today, vote today for Pinellas school start times and stormwater improvement project in Clearwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-municipal-elections-today-vote-today-for-pinellas-school-start-times-and-stormwater-improvement-project-in-clearwater/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-municipal-elections-today-vote-today-for-pinellas-school-start-times-and-stormwater-improvement-project-in-clearwater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diplomats try to arrange second round of U.S.-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diplomats-try-to-arrange-second-round-of-us-iran-talks-during-first-full-day-of-american-blockade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diplomats-try-to-arrange-second-round-of-us-iran-talks-during-first-full-day-of-american-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free 'Campus Connections Concert: Celebrating America 250' set for Thursday in St. Pete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program will showcase powerful and moving works highlighting American themes of patriotism, landscapes and historic achievements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-campus-connections-concert-celebrating-america-250-set-for-thursday-in-st-pete/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/free-campus-connections-concert-celebrating-america-250-set-for-thursday-in-st-pete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater neighbor raises safety concerns at Countryside Boulevard and Belcher Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy intersection in Pinellas County has some drivers worried about safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-neighbor-raises-safety-concerns-at-countryside-boulevard-and-belcher-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-neighbor-raises-safety-concerns-at-countryside-boulevard-and-belcher-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal elections Tuesday across Pasco County]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 14 is Election Day in Pasco County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/municipal-elections-tuesday-across-pasco-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/municipal-elections-tuesday-across-pasco-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices expected to rise again this week, analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national average for a gallon of gasoline on Monday is $4.12, according to AAA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-expected-to-rise-again-this-week-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-expected-to-rise-again-this-week-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo returns Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expo runs between April 14 and April 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo-returns-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo-returns-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floridians save some money as gas prices start to drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Monday morning, AAA says this week's average was $4.016, which is 17 cents than last week&rsquo;s average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridians-save-some-money-as-gas-prices-start-to-drop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridians-save-some-money-as-gas-prices-start-to-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete residents share concerns with city budget plans at open house meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fiscal year 2027 budget will continue to focus on community resilience as the area recovers from the back-to-back hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-residents-share-concerns-with-city-budget-plans-at-open-house-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-residents-share-concerns-with-city-budget-plans-at-open-house-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: DeSantis praises Trump's work on an Everglades restoration project, and voters head to the polls Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-praises-trumps-work-on-an-everglades-restoration-project-and-voters-head-to-the-polls-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-desantis-praises-trumps-work-on-an-everglades-restoration-project-and-voters-head-to-the-polls-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising energy costs push more Florida homeowners toward solar to cut long-term expenses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As energy prices continue to climb, more Floridians are turning to solar as a way to reduce costs and gain more control over their monthly bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rising-energy-costs-push-more-florida-homeowners-toward-solar-to-cut-long-term-expenses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rising-energy-costs-push-more-florida-homeowners-toward-solar-to-cut-long-term-expenses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As St. Pete's budget comes together, residents have a chance to speak up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fiscal year 2027 budget will continue to focus on community resilience as the area recovers from the back-to-back hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-st-petes-budget-comes-together-residents-have-a-chance-to-speak-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-st-petes-budget-comes-together-residents-have-a-chance-to-speak-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach hotel declared a Florida heritage site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Keystone Hotel was built by Bruno Reitano in 1945 and has remained in the family since.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-hotel-declared-a-florida-heritage-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-hotel-declared-a-florida-heritage-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zephyrhills city leaders credit opening of Hercules Park as catalyst for business growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[City leaders in Zephyrhills say a local park is helping contribute to business growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zephyrhills-city-leaders-credit-opening-of-hercules-park-as-catalyst-for-business-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zephyrhills-city-leaders-credit-opening-of-hercules-park-as-catalyst-for-business-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filming at Fort De Soto raises concerns with some environmentalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production team wants to film portions of the show at Fort De Soto between April 20 and May 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/filming-at-fort-de-soto-raises-concerns-with-some-environmentalists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/filming-at-fort-de-soto-raises-concerns-with-some-environmentalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sue Finsterle creates a Red Cross museum in Winter Haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sue Finsterle created a Red Cross museum in Winter Haven after discovering thousands of items of memorabilia in a loft storage area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sue-finsterle-creates-a-red-cross-museum-in-winter-haven/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sue-finsterle-creates-a-red-cross-museum-in-winter-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakewood Ranch wild pigs causing problems; PhD student researching solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wild pigs are a problem not just in Lakewood Ranch, but across Tampa Bay, damaging front yards and scaring some residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakewood-ranch-wild-pigs-causing-problems-phd-student-researching-solutions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lakewood-ranch-wild-pigs-causing-problems-phd-student-researching-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo, explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo responded by saying he doesn't fear the Trump administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-he-wont-apologize-to-pope-leo-explains-his-reason-for-posting-much-criticized-meme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-he-wont-apologize-to-pope-leo-explains-his-reason-for-posting-much-criticized-meme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Lake senior wrestler wins gold and makes history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arianna Antoniou is the first female to win a wrestling state title at East Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/east-lake-senior-wrestler-wins-gold-and-makes-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/east-lake-senior-wrestler-wins-gold-and-makes-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big drop in SNAP recipients could just be the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last summer Trump signed sweeping domestic policy legislation that reduced SNAP funding by more than $175 billion over 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-drop-in-snap-recipients-could-just-be-the-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-drop-in-snap-recipients-could-just-be-the-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at U.S.-allied countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-military-has-blockaded-iranian-ports-to-pressure-tehran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-military-has-blockaded-iranian-ports-to-pressure-tehran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Buckhorn files to run for mayor again, St. Pete budget talks tonight and Sun 'n Fun returns tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bob-buckhorn-files-to-run-for-mayor-again-st-pete-budget-talks-tonight-and-sun-n-fun-returns-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bob-buckhorn-files-to-run-for-mayor-again-st-pete-budget-talks-tonight-and-sun-n-fun-returns-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Buckhorn, former Tampa mayor, files to regain the office]]></title><description><![CDATA[He previously served as mayor from 2011 to 2019. He spoke at a campaign kickoff event Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bob-buckhorn-former-tampa-mayor-files-to-regain-the-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bob-buckhorn-former-tampa-mayor-files-to-regain-the-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ceasefire over the Easter weekend, ordering Russian forces to halt hostilities from Saturday to Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/russia-and-ukraine-accuse-each-other-of-violating-putins-easter-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/russia-and-ukraine-accuse-each-other-of-violating-putins-easter-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump aims to control the waterway that is crucial for global oil supplies to weaken Iran's strategic leverage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-threatens-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-us-iran-ceasefire-talks-end-without-agreement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-threatens-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-us-iran-ceasefire-talks-end-without-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siesta Key Beautification Alliance: How the island will make a full recovery from storm damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was significant damage to the barrier island. Now, residents have created an alliance to help in the aftermath of a storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/siesta-key-beautification-alliance-how-the-island-will-make-a-full-recovery-from-storm-damage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/siesta-key-beautification-alliance-how-the-island-will-make-a-full-recovery-from-storm-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital partners with organization offering job training for people living with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parc Center for Disabilities has helped open doors for people with disabilities for over seven decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hospital-partners-with-organization-offering-job-training-for-people-living-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hospital-partners-with-organization-offering-job-training-for-people-living-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters]]></title><description><![CDATA[McIlroy joined Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only repeat winners of the Masters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rory-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-the-masters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rory-mcilroy-goes-back-to-back-at-the-masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drew Rasmussen goes 6 scoreless and Rays finish 1st 3-game sweep of Yankees since 2021 with 5-4 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drew Rasmussen struck out seven without a walk as the Rays moved above .500 for the first time this season at 8-7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drew-rasmussen-goes-6-scoreless-and-rays-finish-1st-3-game-sweep-of-yankees-since-2021-with-5-4-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/drew-rasmussen-goes-6-scoreless-and-rays-finish-1st-3-game-sweep-of-yankees-since-2021-with-5-4-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg has surge of new members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Diocese saw a 40% increase compared to its Easter vigil last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/catholic-diocese-of-st-petersburg-has-surge-of-new-members/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/catholic-diocese-of-st-petersburg-has-surge-of-new-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II splashes down back to Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II and its four-member crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday, April 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-splashes-down-back-to-earth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-splashes-down-back-to-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vance spoke briefly to reporters after the talks concluded before dawn Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-vice-president-jd-vance-says-talks-with-iran-ended-after-21-hours-without-reaching-agreement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-vice-president-jd-vance-says-talks-with-iran-ended-after-21-hours-without-reaching-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war's fragile ceasefire holds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran has doubled down on its earlier proposals, presenting some points as red lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-iran-talks-begin-in-pakistan-as-wars-fragile-ceasefire-holds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-iran-talks-begin-in-pakistan-as-wars-fragile-ceasefire-holds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays rally on Walls and Aranda infield grounders in 10th for 5-4 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays rallied late twice to beat the Yankees 5-4 and extend New York&rsquo;s losing streak to four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-rally-on-walls-and-aranda-infield-grounders-in-10th-for-5-4-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-rally-on-walls-and-aranda-infield-grounders-in-10th-for-5-4-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gasparilla Music Festival returns with strong comeback in new downtown location]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a brand-new beginning for the Gasparilla Music Festival &mdash; but the mission of this nonprofit remains the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gasparilla-music-festival-returns-with-strong-comeback-in-new-downtown-location/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gasparilla-music-festival-returns-with-strong-comeback-in-new-downtown-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa woman becomes homeowner at 59 after years of renting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cynthia Carson completed a first-time homebuyer program and received more than $85,000 in down payment assistance to make the purchase possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-woman-becomes-homeowner-at-59-after-years-of-renting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-woman-becomes-homeowner-at-59-after-years-of-renting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA recruiting vets to donate brain and spinal cord tissue after death]]></title><description><![CDATA[They ask people to donate in order to study diseases like ALS, Gulf War Syndrome, and PTSD.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/va-recruiting-vets-to-donate-brain-and-spinal-cord-tissue-after-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/va-recruiting-vets-to-donate-brain-and-spinal-cord-tissue-after-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds climb one of Tampa's tallest buildings for lung disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 700 people climbed the Bank of America building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hundreds-climb-one-of-tampas-tallest-buildings-for-lung-disease/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hundreds-climb-one-of-tampas-tallest-buildings-for-lung-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near NASA's Johnson Space Center and Mission Control, flying in from San Diego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-iis-moon-traveling-astronauts-return-home-to-cheers-after-a-record-breaking-trip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-iis-moon-traveling-astronauts-return-home-to-cheers-after-a-record-breaking-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Iran hold historic talks in Pakistan on war's fragile ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, the U.S. military said two destroyers transited the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz ahead of mine-clearing work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-hold-historic-talks-in-pakistan-on-wars-fragile-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-hold-historic-talks-in-pakistan-on-wars-fragile-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun ’n Fun returns, boosting local businesses and adding shuttle service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vice president of the Aerospace Center for Excellence says the airshow generates more than $60 million for Central Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sun-n-fun-returns-boosting-local-businesses-and-adding-shuttle-service/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sun-n-fun-returns-boosting-local-businesses-and-adding-shuttle-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Iran direct talks begin in Pakistan as war's fragile ceasefire holds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran has doubled down on its earlier proposals, presenting some points as red lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-iran-direct-talks-begin-in-pakistan-as-wars-fragile-ceasefire-holds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-iran-direct-talks-begin-in-pakistan-as-wars-fragile-ceasefire-holds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumer sentiment plummets to record low in April, University of Michigan survey says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americans&rsquo; attitude about the economy has fallen 11% so far this month and is down 9% compared with a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/consumer-sentiment-plummets-to-record-low-in-april-university-of-michigan-survey-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/consumer-sentiment-plummets-to-record-low-in-april-university-of-michigan-survey-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays secure home opener win in return to the Trop, more top stories from the week and fun things to do this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here's a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-secure-home-opener-win-in-return-to-the-trop-more-top-stories-from-the-week-and-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-secure-home-opener-win-in-return-to-the-trop-more-top-stories-from-the-week-and-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceasefire remains fragile, with issues like Iran's missile and nuclear programs still unresolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-prepare-for-high-level-talks-as-israel-and-hezbollah-trade-more-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-and-iran-prepare-for-high-level-talks-as-israel-and-hezbollah-trade-more-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II mission to end as crew prepares for splashdown off California coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. space agency is targeting a splashdown off the coast of San Diego on Friday, April 10, at 8:07 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-mission-to-end-as-crew-prepares-for-splashdown-off-california-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-mission-to-end-as-crew-prepares-for-splashdown-off-california-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Legacy Store to return, plus Five Guys and more new experiences at CityWalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal Orlando on Friday announced that the iconic Universal Legacy Store is set to return soon, along with more new experiences at CityWalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-legacy-store-to-return-plus-five-guys-and-more-new-experiences-at-citywalk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/universal-legacy-store-to-return-plus-five-guys-and-more-new-experiences-at-citywalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a result, the central bank will almost certainly postpone any cut in interest rates for months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/soaring-gas-prices-lead-to-biggest-monthly-inflation-spike-in-four-years-in-march/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/soaring-gas-prices-lead-to-biggest-monthly-inflation-spike-in-four-years-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County leaders go to White House summit to share local solutions for addiction, homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Manatee County leaders are taking their ideas from the local level to the national spotlight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-leaders-go-to-white-house-summit-to-share-local-solutions-for-addiction-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-leaders-go-to-white-house-summit-to-share-local-solutions-for-addiction-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays release framework of stadium deal, St. Pete High turns 100 and Artemis II crew prepares to come home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-release-framework-of-stadium-deal-st-pete-high-turns-100-and-artemis-ii-crew-prepares-to-come-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-release-framework-of-stadium-deal-st-pete-high-turns-100-and-artemis-ii-crew-prepares-to-come-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polk County population could soon surpass 1 million, study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent study from the University of Florida shows the population could reach 1 million by 2030 &mdash; years ahead of schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-population-could-soon-surpass-1-million-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/polk-county-population-could-soon-surpass-1-million-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa leaders stress Rays stadium deal isn’t final, push for answers before major commitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Committee members raised concerns about public funding, taxpayer impact, and lack of key financial details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-leaders-stress-rays-stadium-deal-isnt-final-push-for-answers-before-major-commitment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-leaders-stress-rays-stadium-deal-isnt-final-push-for-answers-before-major-commitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa woman celebrates new life with kidney through exchange program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brother&rsquo;s donation through Tampa General Hospital&rsquo;s paired kidney exchange helped his sister get a life-saving transplant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-woman-celebrates-new-life-with-kidney-through-exchange-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-woman-celebrates-new-life-with-kidney-through-exchange-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete cyclist, 96, lets positive attitude lead the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[One last ride in St. Pete for 96-year-old snowbird cyclist who's returning up north for the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-cyclist-96-lets-positive-attitude-lead-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-cyclist-96-lets-positive-attitude-lead-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-minute tax help available as April 15 deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IRS is working extended hours this weekend at it's Tampa service center to help last minute fillers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/last-minute-tax-help-available-as-april-15-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/last-minute-tax-help-available-as-april-15-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USF making history with new beach volleyball team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The program hosts tournaments at Clearwater Beach for now, as a new beach volleyball facility is being built on the USF campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-making-history-with-new-beach-volleyball-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/usf-making-history-with-new-beach-volleyball-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Foodies Fest to feature more than 100 vendors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a celebration of the food scene in the Sunshine State, and more than 100 vendors with all kids of different food will be on hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-foodies-fest-to-feature-more-than-100-vendors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-foodies-fest-to-feature-more-than-100-vendors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew splashdown tonight, Manatee leaders go to White House summit and Universal Legacy Store, Five Guys at CityWalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-splashdown-tonight-manatee-leaders-go-to-white-house-summit-and-universal-legacy-store-five-guys-at-citywalk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-splashdown-tonight-manatee-leaders-go-to-white-house-summit-and-universal-legacy-store-five-guys-at-citywalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance warns Tehran not to 'play' U.S. as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending war with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vance has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vance-warns-tehran-not-to-play-us-as-he-departs-for-negotiations-aimed-at-ending-war-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/vance-warns-tehran-not-to-play-us-as-he-departs-for-negotiations-aimed-at-ending-war-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPC expands marine science program with aquaculture labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Petersburg Collegiate High School now includes two new 200-gallon aquaculture tanks for students to rear fish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spc-expands-marine-science-program-with-aquaculture-labs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spc-expands-marine-science-program-with-aquaculture-labs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado State University 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forecast calls for a slightly below normal season in the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/colorado-state-university-2026-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/colorado-state-university-2026-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew prepares for return home in splashdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Currently, the splashdown is being targeted for Friday at 8:07 p.m. ET.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-prepares-for-return-home-in-splashdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-prepares-for-return-home-in-splashdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews contain, extinguish brush fire in Largo]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to officials, flames were reported in the 8300 block of Ulmerton Boulevard just before noon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-contain-extinguish-brush-fire-in-largo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crews-contain-extinguish-brush-fire-in-largo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest number was marked down from the Commerce Department's previous estimate of 0.7% fourth-quarter growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-economy-grew-a-sluggish-05-in-fourth-quarter-government-says-downgrading-previous-estimate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-economy-grew-a-sluggish-05-in-fourth-quarter-government-says-downgrading-previous-estimate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZooTampa shows off its new Florida Waters habitat]]></title><description><![CDATA[ZooTampa is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zootampa-shows-off-its-new-florida-waters-habitat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/zootampa-shows-off-its-new-florida-waters-habitat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slafkovsky nets the winner as the Canadiens beat the Lightning 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Raddysh scored for Tampa Bay (48-25-6), which lost its third straight game. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 19 shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/slafkovsky-nets-the-winner-as-the-canadiens-beat-the-lightning-2-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/slafkovsky-nets-the-winner-as-the-canadiens-beat-the-lightning-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Israel-Lebanon talks could rescue Iran ceasefire, and House Republicans block Democrats' latest bid for war powers resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-israel-lebanon-talks-could-rescue-iran-ceasefire-and-house-republicans-block-democrats-latest-bid-for-war-powers-resolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-israel-lebanon-talks-could-rescue-iran-ceasefire-and-house-republicans-block-democrats-latest-bid-for-war-powers-resolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100-plus Sarasota teachers 'unassigned' for next school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 Sarasota County school employees are facing uncertainty as district leaders move to cut costs and restructure staffing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/100-plus-sarasota-teachers-unassigned-for-next-school-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/100-plus-sarasota-teachers-unassigned-for-next-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Century-old Tampa bakery relocates to reach younger generation of customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bakery is moving a block away to the old Tampa Letter Carrier&rsquo;s Hall, 3003 W. Cypress Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/century-old-tampa-bakery-relocates-to-reach-younger-generation-of-customers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/century-old-tampa-bakery-relocates-to-reach-younger-generation-of-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School zone speeding tickets lead to appeals, Tampa Hope cottages for the homeless and pedestrian overpasses on Suncoast Parkway Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/school-zone-speeding-tickets-lead-to-appeals-tampa-hope-cottages-for-the-homeless-and-pedestrian-overpasses-on-suncoast-parkway-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/school-zone-speeding-tickets-lead-to-appeals-tampa-hope-cottages-for-the-homeless-and-pedestrian-overpasses-on-suncoast-parkway-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Hope adds 100 new cottages to serve Tampa homeless population]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Hope serves the city by providing a place for homeless people to stay and get back on their feet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-hope-adds-100-new-cottages-to-serve-tampa-homeless-population/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-hope-adds-100-new-cottages-to-serve-tampa-homeless-population/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floridians to vote on amendment on tangible property tax for agricultural businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[If approved, the proposed constitutional amendment would waive the tax for agricultural and agritourism businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridians-to-vote-on-amendment-on-tangible-property-tax-for-agricultural-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridians-to-vote-on-amendment-on-tangible-property-tax-for-agricultural-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Petersburg High School celebrates 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s one of the most historic high schools in the state of Florida, and this year, St. Petersburg High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-high-school-celebrates-100-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-petersburg-high-school-celebrates-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough school zone camera ticket appeals flood traffic court]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many drivers are appealing that the county is postponing red light camera hearings to fit in school speed zone cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-zone-camera-ticket-appeals-flood-traffic-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-zone-camera-ticket-appeals-flood-traffic-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in school zone speeding tickets in Hillsborough County leads to appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of drivers cited for speeding through school zones in Hillsborough County are set to appeal their violations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/surge-in-school-zone-speeding-tickets-in-hillsborough-county-leads-to-appeals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/surge-in-school-zone-speeding-tickets-in-hillsborough-county-leads-to-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Epstein 'need to end']]></title><description><![CDATA[The first lady denied that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/melania-trump-says-lies-linking-her-to-epstein-need-to-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/melania-trump-says-lies-linking-her-to-epstein-need-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft framework released for Rays stadium project in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays say they want this stadium to be built by March 1, 2029. The city and county could hold votes as early as next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/draft-framework-released-for-rays-stadium-project-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/draft-framework-released-for-rays-stadium-project-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detwiler’s Farm Market partners with Cortez fishing company for seafood]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a partnership that has caught on, giving residents fresh seafood while supporting local businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detwilers-farm-market-partners-with-cortez-fishing-company-for-seafood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/detwilers-farm-market-partners-with-cortez-fishing-company-for-seafood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Republicans block Democrats' latest bid for war powers resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a pro forma session in the House Thursday, GOP Speaker Pro-tem Rep. Christopher Smith didn't acknowledge Democrats' request for unanimous consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-block-democrats-latest-bid-for-war-powers-resolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/house-republicans-block-democrats-latest-bid-for-war-powers-resolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa's immersive Titanic exhibit brings the story to life through virtual reality and real artifacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traveling exhibition immerses you in the luxury of the Titanic and the panic of the passengers on a sinking ship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-immersive-titanic-exhibit-brings-the-story-to-life-through-virtual-reality-and-real-artifacts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampas-immersive-titanic-exhibit-brings-the-story-to-life-through-virtual-reality-and-real-artifacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing construction in Lealman frustrating residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinellas County officials said it is a project to make sidewalk and road improvements to 46th Avenue North.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ongoing-construction-in-lealman-frustrating-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ongoing-construction-in-lealman-frustrating-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanderson scores twice for Senators in 6-2 win over Lightning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa beats Tampa Bay, 6-2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sanderson-scores-twice-for-senators-in-6-2-win-over-lightning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sanderson-scores-twice-for-senators-in-6-2-win-over-lightning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach parking rate hike goes into effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50 cent price increase for parking in St. Pete Beach went into effect on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-parking-rate-hike-goes-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-parking-rate-hike-goes-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nico Hoerner powers the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the error-prone Rays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nico Hoerner's leadoff home run snapped a homerless streak for Rays right-hander Joe Boyle that lasted 30 2/3 innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nico-hoerner-powers-the-cubs-to-a-6-2-victory-over-the-error-prone-rays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/nico-hoerner-powers-the-cubs-to-a-6-2-victory-over-the-error-prone-rays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S., Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but much remains unclear and some attacks continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even before the new strikes were reported, much about the deal was unclear as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire-but-much-remains-unclear-and-some-attacks-continue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-israel-and-iran-agree-to-a-2-week-ceasefire-but-much-remains-unclear-and-some-attacks-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Florida lawmakers react to Iran ceasefire announcement, and NASA's budget could face cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-react-to-iran-ceasefire-announcement-and-nasas-budget-could-face-cuts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-florida-lawmakers-react-to-iran-ceasefire-announcement-and-nasas-budget-could-face-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough Schools moves forward with campus closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough County school board members approved boundary changes for a number of schools Tuesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-moves-forward-with-campus-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-schools-moves-forward-with-campus-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wall Street, global markets surge after U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude, the international standard dropped $15.54 to $93.73 a barrel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-global-markets-surge-after-us-iran-ceasefire-sends-oil-prices-below-100-a-barrel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/wall-street-global-markets-surge-after-us-iran-ceasefire-sends-oil-prices-below-100-a-barrel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays announce country singers for summer concert series at Trop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tampa Bay Rays have announced three country music performers as part of the Rays Concert Series at Tropicana Field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-announce-country-singers-for-summer-concert-series-at-trop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-announce-country-singers-for-summer-concert-series-at-trop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[bb.q Chicken in Pinellas Park features Korean fried chicken wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Chef's Kitchen at bb.q Chicken in Pinellas Park, delicious chicken from a popular fried chicken chain from Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bbq-chicken-in-pinellas-park-features-korean-fried-chicken-wings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bbq-chicken-in-pinellas-park-features-korean-fried-chicken-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County mourns local legend Eddie Shannon, who has died at 104]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannon was well known in the area for his life lessons on and off the football field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-mourns-local-legend-eddie-shannon-who-has-died-at-104/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-mourns-local-legend-eddie-shannon-who-has-died-at-104/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's rhetoric on Iran war sparks wave of calls for his removal from office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some well-known conservative figures have also urged that the president&rsquo;s removal via the 25th Amendment be pursued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-rhetoric-on-iran-war-sparks-wave-of-calls-for-his-removal-from-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trumps-rhetoric-on-iran-war-sparks-wave-of-calls-for-his-removal-from-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Census: Pinellas County sees second-largest population drop in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest U.S. census shows that Pinellas County saw the second-biggest decline in population nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/census-pinellas-county-sees-second-largest-population-drop-in-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/census-pinellas-county-sees-second-largest-population-drop-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President's new budget request for NASA seeks cuts&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The President is seeking a $5.6 billion cut to NASA's budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/presidents-new-budget-request-for-nasa-seeks-cutsnbsp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/presidents-new-budget-request-for-nasa-seeks-cutsnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Meade data center proposal advances despite residents' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed data center in Fort Meade cleared a key hurdle Tuesday, despite growing opposition from local residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fort-meade-data-center-proposal-advances-despite-residents-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/fort-meade-data-center-proposal-advances-despite-residents-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete high school that started as a 'first' prepares to turn 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first high school for African Americans in St. Petersburg is about to mark 100 years in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-high-school-that-started-as-a-first-prepares-to-turn-100/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-high-school-that-started-as-a-first-prepares-to-turn-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay program training seniors for workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Access Center provides training to those 55+ without a job for at least six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-program-training-seniors-for-workforce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-bay-program-training-seniors-for-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian overpasses to be constructed along Suncoast Parkway Trail at SR-52 and SR-54]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project focused on improving pedestrian and cyclist safety along the Suncoast Parkway is underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pedestrian-overpasses-to-be-constructed-along-suncoast-parkway-trail-at-sr-52-and-sr-54/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pedestrian-overpasses-to-be-constructed-along-suncoast-parkway-trail-at-sr-52-and-sr-54/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf cart thefts remain limited, but concerning in The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sumter County man was arrested in February after deputies uncovered an illegal golf cart chop shop they believe is tied to recent thefts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/golf-cart-thefts-remain-limited-but-concerning-in-the-villages-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/golf-cart-thefts-remain-limited-but-concerning-in-the-villages-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White House says Vance will lead U.S. team in talks on Iran war as ceasefire appears fragile]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House said Trump was sending his negotiating team to Pakistan for talks set to begin Saturday morning local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-house-says-vance-will-lead-us-team-in-talks-on-iran-war-as-ceasefire-appears-fragile/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/white-house-says-vance-will-lead-us-team-in-talks-on-iran-war-as-ceasefire-appears-fragile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarasota schools adjusting staffing amid financial pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 Sarasota County school employees are facing uncertainty right now as district leaders move to cut costs and restructure staffing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-schools-adjusting-staffing-amid-financial-pressures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sarasota-schools-adjusting-staffing-amid-financial-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County sees drop in population, a fragile ceasefire takes effect in Iran War and Artemis II mission enters day 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-sees-drop-in-population-a-fragile-ceasefire-takes-effect-in-iran-war-and-artemis-ii-mission-enters-day-8/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-sees-drop-in-population-a-fragile-ceasefire-takes-effect-in-iran-war-and-artemis-ii-mission-enters-day-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following ceasefire with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brent crude, the international standard dropped $15.54 to $93.73 a barrel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oil-plunges-below-95-as-the-dow-surges-1300-in-a-worldwide-rally-following-ceasefire-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/oil-plunges-below-95-as-the-dow-surges-1300-in-a-worldwide-rally-following-ceasefire-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Thunder Mountain to reopen May 3 at Magic Kingdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ride will feature a replaced track, refreshed passenger trains and an updated theming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-thunder-mountain-to-reopen-may-3-at-magic-kingdom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/big-thunder-mountain-to-reopen-may-3-at-magic-kingdom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bondi won't appear for House deposition next week in Epstein investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bondi was ousted as attorney general last week by President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bondi-wont-appear-for-house-deposition-next-week-in-epstein-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bondi-wont-appear-for-house-deposition-next-week-in-epstein-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even before the new strikes were reported, much about the deal was unclear as the sides presented vastly different visions of the terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ceasefire-is-threatened-as-israel-expands-lebanon-strikes-and-iran-closes-strait-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ceasefire-is-threatened-as-israel-expands-lebanon-strikes-and-iran-closes-strait-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew to take control of Orion spacecraft in test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II crew will be doing another piloting demonstration of the Orion capsule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-to-take-control-of-orion-spacecraft-in-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-to-take-control-of-orion-spacecraft-in-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Sorbo to Star in ‘The Gathering Place,’ Faith-based Film Inspired by Delray Beach Senior Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Acclaimed actor Kevin Sorbo is set to participate in the upcoming feature film &ldquo;The Gathering Place,&rdquo; a new JC Films production inspired by a Delray Beach senior center operated by South Florida Medical and Behavioral Health Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The film is inspired by the real-life impact of Randy Kirshbaum and Vicky Samuelson in Delray Beach, whose work has helped transform the lives of seniors fac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kevin-sorbo-to-star-in-the-gathering-place-faith-based-film-inspired-by-delray-beach-senior-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/kevin-sorbo-to-star-in-the-gathering-place-faith-based-film-inspired-by-delray-beach-senior-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ford-recalls-more-than-400000-trucks-and-suvs-because-windshield-wipers-can-fail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ford-recalls-more-than-400000-trucks-and-suvs-because-windshield-wipers-can-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs beat the Rays 9-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Cubs beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 9-2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cubs-beat-the-rays-9-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cubs-beat-the-rays-9-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bregman ends 0-for-13 slump with 3 hits as the Cubs beat the Rays 9-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays were without scheduled starter Drew Rasmussen, whose wife went into labor with the couple&rsquo;s second child hours before first pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bregman-ends-0-for-13-slump-with-3-hits-as-the-cubs-beat-the-rays-9-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bregman-ends-0-for-13-slump-with-3-hits-as-the-cubs-beat-the-rays-9-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete Beach approves vaults for tide check valves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city will spend $1.1 million installing underground concrete vaults for tide check valves in 13 locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-approves-vaults-for-tide-check-valves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-beach-approves-vaults-for-tide-check-valves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davenport teacher builds connections with Polk County community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joel Degraaf has spent his entire teaching career at Loughman Oaks Elementary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/davenport-teacher-builds-connections-with-polk-county-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/davenport-teacher-builds-connections-with-polk-county-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Trump announces ceasefire with Iran, and judges hear arguments in Alligator Alcatraz case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-announces-ceasefire-with-iran-and-judges-hear-arguments-in-alligator-alcatraz-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-announces-ceasefire-with-iran-and-judges-hear-arguments-in-alligator-alcatraz-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[View Results: Elections held in Plant City, Polk County]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Plant City, two races were on the ballot. Meanwhile, in Polk County, elections were held in several cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/view-results-elections-held-in-plant-city-polk-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/view-results-elections-held-in-plant-city-polk-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough School Board to vote on changes to Sulphur Springs, other schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hillsborough County School Board is set to vote Tuesday on changes that will impact students at several schools beginning next school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-to-vote-on-changes-to-sulphur-springs-other-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/hillsborough-school-board-to-vote-on-changes-to-sulphur-springs-other-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the war began in February, Trump has set a series of deadlines threatening escalation of the conflict, only to back off just before they expire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-pulls-back-on-his-iran-threats-for-two-weeks-subject-to-iran-agreeing-to-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-pulls-back-on-his-iran-threats-for-two-weeks-subject-to-iran-agreeing-to-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Manatee County homeless shelter, weapon detectors at Pinellas schools and it's Election Day in Polk and Hillsborough counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-manatee-county-homeless-shelter-weapon-detectors-at-pinellas-schools-and-its-election-day-in-polk-and-hillsborough-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-manatee-county-homeless-shelter-weapon-detectors-at-pinellas-schools-and-its-election-day-in-polk-and-hillsborough-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar-powered and storm-ready: Inside Cortez’s resilient new community]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new community in Cortez is redefining coastal living with net-zero, solar-powered homes built to withstand hurricanes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/solar-powered-and-storm-ready-inside-cortezs-resilient-new-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/solar-powered-and-storm-ready-inside-cortezs-resilient-new-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf cart thefts remain limited but concerning in The Villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sumter County man was arrested in February after deputies uncovered an illegal golf cart chop shop tied to thefts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/golf-cart-thefts-remain-limited-but-concerning-in-the-villages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/golf-cart-thefts-remain-limited-but-concerning-in-the-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New emergency homeless shelter coming to Manatee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manatee County leaders are moving forward with a new emergency homeless shelter aimed at helping people get back on their feet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-emergency-homeless-shelter-coming-to-manatee-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-emergency-homeless-shelter-coming-to-manatee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax filing deadline approaches with new deduction for seniors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AARP Foundation has 3,600 Tax-Aide sites and 28,000 volunteers geared toward helping older Americans file their taxes for free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tax-filing-deadline-approaches-with-new-deduction-for-seniors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tax-filing-deadline-approaches-with-new-deduction-for-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No more cash for toll on Skyway, Artemis II begins journey home and elections for Plant City, Polk County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-more-cash-for-toll-on-skyway-artemis-ii-begins-journey-home-and-elections-for-plant-city-polk-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-more-cash-for-toll-on-skyway-artemis-ii-begins-journey-home-and-elections-for-plant-city-polk-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 30-year mortgage climbed last week to its highest level in seven months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/housing-market-trends-favor-home-shoppers-but-iran-war-clouds-the-outlook-for-mortgage-rates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/housing-market-trends-favor-home-shoppers-but-iran-war-clouds-the-outlook-for-mortgage-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranians fear power outages and further attacks as Trump's deadline nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Iranians say they'd be prepared to defend their country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iranians-fear-power-outages-and-further-attacks-as-trumps-deadline-nears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iranians-fear-power-outages-and-further-attacks-as-trumps-deadline-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Final Four's most outstanding player, Elliot Cadeau, led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team&rsquo;s first 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/michigan-muscles-its-way-to-programs-2nd-national-title-beating-stubborn-uconn-69-63/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/michigan-muscles-its-way-to-programs-2nd-national-title-beating-stubborn-uconn-69-63/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II begins journey back home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day 7 of the Artemis mission saw the crew speaking with members of the ISS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-begins-journey-back-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-begins-journey-back-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolts forward hurts arm crashing into unlatched penalty box door; NHL investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg injured his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bolts-forward-hurts-arm-crashing-into-unlatched-penalty-box-door-nhl-investigating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bolts-forward-hurts-arm-crashing-into-unlatched-penalty-box-door-nhl-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SunPass FDOT says no more cash for toll on Skyway Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting April 12, cash will no longer be accepted at tolls on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sunpass-fdot-says-no-more-cash-for-toll-on-skyway-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/sunpass-fdot-says-no-more-cash-for-toll-on-skyway-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II breaks record for being farthest humans from Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II crew are the first humans to be the furthest from the Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-breaks-record-for-being-farthest-humans-from-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-breaks-record-for-being-farthest-humans-from-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital pushes for booster seat use through age 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hospital system will continue to push for a law change to require children to remain in a booster seat until age 8 or until they are 4' 9" tall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital-pushes-for-booster-seat-use-through-age-8/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/johns-hopkins-all-childrens-hospital-pushes-for-booster-seat-use-through-age-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Gas prices set to increase, and DeSantis signs bill targeting terror organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-gas-prices-set-to-increase-and-desantis-signs-bill-targeting-terror-organizations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-gas-prices-set-to-increase-and-desantis-signs-bill-targeting-terror-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Sanchez y Haya building in Ybor City nears revival, bringing jobs and renewed legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The $18 million project, led by Tampa&rsquo;s oldest cigar factory, J.C. Newman Cigar Company, launched in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-sanchez-y-haya-building-in-ybor-city-nears-revival-bringing-jobs-and-renewed-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-sanchez-y-haya-building-in-ybor-city-nears-revival-bringing-jobs-and-renewed-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The comment suggests a growing concern among at least some policymakers that inflation may require rate hikes to tame further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Foodtique' nonprofit brings fresh food &mdash; and dignity &mdash; to Progress Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families sign up for 15-minute time slots to shop, free of charge. It's an approach designed to create a more personal and dignified experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/foodtique-nonprofit-brings-fresh-food-mdash-and-dignity-mdash-to-progress-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/foodtique-nonprofit-brings-fresh-food-mdash-and-dignity-mdash-to-progress-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropicana Field 'safe' for return of fans, Artemis II prepares to break distance record and U.S. rescues pilot shot down in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropicana-field-safe-for-return-of-fans-artemis-ii-prepares-to-break-distance-record-and-us-rescues-pilot-shot-down-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropicana-field-safe-for-return-of-fans-artemis-ii-prepares-to-break-distance-record-and-us-rescues-pilot-shot-down-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome home! Rays beat Cubs in emotional Tropicana Field return]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sellout crowd was treated to pregame ceremonies, followed by the Rays winning their third straight game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/welcome-home-rays-beat-cubs-in-emotional-tropicana-field-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/welcome-home-rays-beat-cubs-in-emotional-tropicana-field-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinellas County tests weapons detection systems at 2 high schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the kind of technology you see at stadiums or some big box stores, and starting this week, you&rsquo;ll see it at the two schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-tests-weapons-detection-systems-at-2-high-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pinellas-county-tests-weapons-detection-systems-at-2-high-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manatee County Sheriff's Office cracking down on copper thieves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manatee County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office says copper thefts are increasing across Tampa Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-sheriffs-office-cracking-down-on-copper-thieves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/manatee-county-sheriffs-office-cracking-down-on-copper-thieves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. stocks drift higher ahead of Trump’s deadline to bomb Iranian power plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices seesawed through the day amid continued uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-stocks-drift-higher-ahead-of-trumps-deadline-to-bomb-iranian-power-plants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-stocks-drift-higher-ahead-of-trumps-deadline-to-bomb-iranian-power-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diane Wingfield hands out snacks, hugs and joy to neighborhood school kids in Tampa]]></title><description><![CDATA[From in front of Agape Ministries Church of God in Christ, Diane Wingfield hands out snacks and joy to neighborhood school kids in Tampa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diane-wingfield-hands-out-snacks-hugs-and-joy-to-neighborhood-school-kids-in-tampa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diane-wingfield-hands-out-snacks-hugs-and-joy-to-neighborhood-school-kids-in-tampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant City Main Street pauses events through September, leaving businesses concerned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those events include Last Friday, farmer's markets and Oktoberfest, which has been held in September in the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-main-street-pauses-events-through-september-leaving-businesses-concerned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/plant-city-main-street-pauses-events-through-september-leaving-businesses-concerned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays welcome fans back to repaired Tropicana Field, Artemis II breaks space record, and Bay area elections set for tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's what you need to know to start your evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-welcome-fans-back-to-repaired-tropicana-field-artemis-ii-breaks-space-record-and-bay-area-elections-set-for-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-welcome-fans-back-to-repaired-tropicana-field-artemis-ii-breaks-space-record-and-bay-area-elections-set-for-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump warns Iran 'could be taken out in one night' if no deal by Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president pledged to carry out &ldquo;complete demolition&rdquo; of Iran within hours if it does not meet his 8 p.m. deadline Tuesday to reach a deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-warns-iran-could-be-taken-out-in-one-night-if-no-deal-by-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-warns-iran-could-be-taken-out-in-one-night-if-no-deal-by-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays game day host makes the Trop feel like home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruce Reynolds creates a fun atmosphere at every Rays home game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-game-day-host-makes-the-trop-feel-like-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-game-day-host-makes-the-trop-feel-like-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II breaks record for being furthest humans from Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II crew are the first humans to be the furthest from the Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-breaks-record-for-being-furthest-humans-from-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-breaks-record-for-being-furthest-humans-from-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mediators from Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey had proposed a 45-day pause and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-rejects-latest-ceasefire-proposal-as-trump-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-rejects-latest-ceasefire-proposal-as-trump-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices expected to soar higher this week amid Iran war uncertainty, analyst says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel prices largely depend on the Strait of Hormuz reopening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-expected-to-soar-higher-this-week-amid-iran-war-uncertainty-analyst-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gas-prices-expected-to-soar-higher-this-week-amid-iran-war-uncertainty-analyst-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Election Day set for Plant City, Polk County; View candidate and voting info]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Plant City, two races are on the ballot. Meanwhile, in Polk County, elections will be held in several cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/election-day-set-for-plant-city-polk-county-view-candidate-and-voting-info/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/election-day-set-for-plant-city-polk-county-view-candidate-and-voting-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay area man honored for his advocacy work for Cuba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberto Pizano is an ex-political prisoner from Cuba and has made it his mission to share his experience with the community in the Tampa Bay area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-man-honored-for-his-advocacy-work-for-cuba/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bay-area-man-honored-for-his-advocacy-work-for-cuba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palmetto nonprofit to transform empty lot to a temporary park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palmetto Downtown Main Street plans a &ldquo;pocket park&rdquo; on a long-empty lot to create a small, welcoming community space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/palmetto-nonprofit-to-transform-empty-lot-to-a-temporary-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/palmetto-nonprofit-to-transform-empty-lot-to-a-temporary-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their roughly six-hour lunar flyby promises views too difficult to see by the 24 Apollo astronauts who preceded them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-time-for-artemis-ii-to-break-apollo-13s-distance-record-what-to-know-about-the-moon-flyby/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/its-time-for-artemis-ii-to-break-apollo-13s-distance-record-what-to-know-about-the-moon-flyby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming wars in Urbi et Orbi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pope-leo-urges-peace-in-first-easter-mass-skips-naming-wars-in-urbi-et-orbi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pope-leo-urges-peace-in-first-easter-mass-skips-naming-wars-in-urbi-et-orbi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday in the title game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ucla-storms-past-south-carolina-to-claim-its-1st-ncaa-womens-basketball-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ucla-storms-past-south-carolina-to-claim-its-1st-ncaa-womens-basketball-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew member had been missing since Friday, when Iran downed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-rescues-aviator-whose-fighter-jet-was-shot-down-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-rescues-aviator-whose-fighter-jet-was-shot-down-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash cleared on Sunshine Skyway northbound]]></title><description><![CDATA[It happened at the base of the Pinellas County side of the bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crash-cleared-on-sunshine-skyway-northbound/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crash-cleared-on-sunshine-skyway-northbound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local businesses excited for Rays' return to Tropicana Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Pete Area Chamber of Commerce officials said some local businesses were down 30% without the Rays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/local-businesses-excited-for-rays-return-to-tropicana-field/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/local-businesses-excited-for-rays-return-to-tropicana-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Home Theater in downtown Zephyrhills to be refurbished]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Historic Home Theater has been closed since 2007, but was recently purchased by Main Street Zephyrhills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-home-theater-in-downtown-zephyrhills-to-be-refurbished/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-home-theater-in-downtown-zephyrhills-to-be-refurbished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropicana Field "safe" for return of fans, city says]]></title><description><![CDATA[City officials hired a mold remediation company to clean the stadium, during and after construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropicana-field-safe-for-return-of-fans-city-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tropicana-field-safe-for-return-of-fans-city-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small depression forms in Tropicana Field parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[This comes just before the Trop reopens Monday for the Tampa Bay Rays&rsquo; home opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/small-depression-forms-in-tropicana-field-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/small-depression-forms-in-tropicana-field-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulberry slows plans for $30 million municipal complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site will be split into three buildings, including a new city hall, a civic center, and a sheriff&rsquo;s office substation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mulberry-slows-plans-for-30-million-municipal-complex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/mulberry-slows-plans-for-30-million-municipal-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays' defense, bullpen continue to struggle in loss to Twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays made three errors and lead the major leagues with 10, six by third baseman Junior Caminero.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-defense-bullpen-continue-to-struggle-in-loss-to-twins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/rays-defense-bullpen-continue-to-struggle-in-loss-to-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The states argue the data collection effort threats student privacy and could lead to baseless investigations of colleges and universities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-halts-trump-effort-requiring-colleges-to-show-they-arent-considering-race-in-admissions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/judge-halts-trump-effort-requiring-colleges-to-show-they-arent-considering-race-in-admissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're not alone': Sarasota officers say mental health calls are common, but help is available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Sarasota PD officers safely resolved a situation in which a man threatened to jump from a parking garage on March 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/youre-not-alone-sarasota-officers-say-mental-health-calls-are-common-but-help-is-available/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/youre-not-alone-sarasota-officers-say-mental-health-calls-are-common-but-help-is-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia fired 286 drones overnight, with 260 being downed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/russia-and-ukraine-trade-deadly-strikes-as-zelenskyy-travels-to-istanbul-for-talks-with-erdogan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/russia-and-ukraine-trade-deadly-strikes-as-zelenskyy-travels-to-istanbul-for-talks-with-erdogan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NASA astronaut shares views of Artemis II mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Linda Godwin shared what her experiences on the space shuttle were like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-nasa-astronaut-shares-views-of-artemis-ii-mission/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/former-nasa-astronaut-shares-views-of-artemis-ii-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe is largely dependent on imported oil and gas, leaving it vulnerable to external shocks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/european-ministers-call-for-profit-caps-on-energy-companies-as-iran-war-drives-price-surge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/european-ministers-call-for-profit-caps-on-energy-companies-as-iran-war-drives-price-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crew of Artemis II now closer to the moon than Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are expected to be at their closest point to the moon on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crew-of-artemis-ii-now-closer-to-the-moon-than-earth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/crew-of-artemis-ii-now-closer-to-the-moon-than-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters put to the test at All American Challenge in Seminole County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants traveled from across the U.S. and internationally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/firefighters-put-to-the-test-at-all-american-challenge-in-seminole-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/firefighters-put-to-the-test-at-all-american-challenge-in-seminole-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keel Farms kicks off 17th annual Blueberry Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival is open weekends in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/keel-farms-kicks-off-17th-annual-blueberry-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/keel-farms-kicks-off-17th-annual-blueberry-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Poly researchers develop tool to detect microplastics in water]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, scientists have struggled to detect them quickly, but now, that could be changing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-poly-researchers-develop-tool-to-detect-microplastics-in-water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/florida-poly-researchers-develop-tool-to-detect-microplastics-in-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country concert in St. Pete Beach sparks environmental concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmentalists fear Country Thunder will disrupt nesting seasons for turtles and skimmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/country-concert-in-st-pete-beach-sparks-environmental-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/country-concert-in-st-pete-beach-sparks-environmental-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning clinch 9th straight playoff appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bolts are currently in control of the Atlantic Division after moving into first place on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-clinch-9th-straight-playoff-appearance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/lightning-clinch-9th-straight-playoff-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa residents want to be heard in Rays stadium discussions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rays said they'll pay for half of a $2.3 billion ballpark in Tampa and want the public to pitch in on the other half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-residents-want-to-be-heard-in-rays-stadium-discussions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/tampa-residents-want-to-be-heard-in-rays-stadium-discussions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 crew member rescued after U.S. fighter jet goes down in Iran, AP sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's unclear if the jet was shot down or crashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/1-crew-member-rescued-after-us-fighter-jet-goes-down-in-iran-ap-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/1-crew-member-rescued-after-us-fighter-jet-goes-down-in-iran-ap-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump's mail-in ballots executive order]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to create a national list of eligible voters and limit mail-in ballots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/democratic-led-states-sue-to-stop-trumps-mail-in-ballots-executive-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/democratic-led-states-sue-to-stop-trumps-mail-in-ballots-executive-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Returns for an Exciting 5th Year with Local and National Talents]]></title><description><![CDATA[POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Pompano Beach Arts proudly announces the return of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach for its milestone 5th year, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, this free, two-day festival brings together world-class headliners and an exceptional showcase of South Florida&rsquo;s own homegrown talent, alongside outstanding cuisine and vibrant community spirit along the shore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jazz-fest-pompano-beach-returns-for-an-exciting-5th-year-with-local-and-national-talents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/jazz-fest-pompano-beach-returns-for-an-exciting-5th-year-with-local-and-national-talents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-budget-seeks-15t-in-defense-spending-alongside-cuts-in-domestic-programs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-budget-seeks-15t-in-defense-spending-alongside-cuts-in-domestic-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from weak February]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-added-surprisingly-strong-178000-jobs-last-month-rebounding-from-weak-february/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-added-surprisingly-strong-178000-jobs-last-month-rebounding-from-weak-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from weak February]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-added-178000-jobs-last-month-rebounding-from-weak-february/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-employers-added-178000-jobs-last-month-rebounding-from-weak-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Friday in jeopardy after spike in city bills, fall in sponsors]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Friday could become a part of St. Pete history, with organizers citing rising costs and dwindling sponsorships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-friday-in-jeopardy-after-spike-in-city-bills-fall-in-sponsors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-friday-in-jeopardy-after-spike-in-city-bills-fall-in-sponsors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Friends of the Children Tampa Bay class graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first cohort of students in the Friends of the Children Tampa Bay are graduating from the program and starting a new phase in life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-friends-of-the-children-tampa-bay-class-graduates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-friends-of-the-children-tampa-bay-class-graduates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran, and Trump asks for more defense funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-us-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-iran-and-trump-asks-for-more-defense-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-us-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-iran-and-trump-asks-for-more-defense-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as U.S. pressures island's government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement said the pardons were a "humanitarian gesture" in connection with Holy Week and didn't mention mounting pressures with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cuba-releasing-2010-prisoners-as-us-pressures-islands-government/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cuba-releasing-2010-prisoners-as-us-pressures-islands-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second chances take flight: Inside Winter Park’s Audubon Center for Birds of Prey rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization rescues and rehabilitates hundreds of birds every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/second-chances-take-flight-inside-winter-parks-audubon-center-for-birds-of-prey-rescue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/second-chances-take-flight-inside-winter-parks-audubon-center-for-birds-of-prey-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second chances take flight: Inside Maitland’s Audubon Center for Birds of Prey rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization rescues and rehabilitates hundreds of birds every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/second-chances-take-flight-inside-maitlands-audubon-center-for-birds-of-prey-rescue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/second-chances-take-flight-inside-maitlands-audubon-center-for-birds-of-prey-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second chances take flight: Inside Maitand’s Audubon Center for Birds of Prey rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organization rescues and rehabilitates hundreds of birds every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/second-chances-take-flight-inside-maitands-audubon-center-for-birds-of-prey-rescue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/second-chances-take-flight-inside-maitands-audubon-center-for-birds-of-prey-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding remains key topic at Rays community meeting, Artemis II crew adjusts to life on Orion and Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's the news and weather to start your day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/funding-remains-key-topic-at-rays-community-meeting-artemis-ii-crew-adjusts-to-life-on-orion-and-trump-fires-attorney-general-pam-bondi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/funding-remains-key-topic-at-rays-community-meeting-artemis-ii-crew-adjusts-to-life-on-orion-and-trump-fires-attorney-general-pam-bondi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pasco County groups encouraging more Hispanics to vote in local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barriers like transportation and limited access to information keeps some Hispanic voters from the polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-groups-encouraging-more-hispanics-to-vote-in-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/pasco-county-groups-encouraging-more-hispanics-to-vote-in-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 U.S. aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates; at least 1 crew member missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[One U.S. crew member was rescued in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-us-aircraft-shot-down-as-war-in-iran-escalates-at-least-1-crew-member-missing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/2-us-aircraft-shot-down-as-war-in-iran-escalates-at-least-1-crew-member-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible use of CIT funds questioned at latest Rays public meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendees told CEO Ken Babby CIT funds could better be spent on other improvements. He says team doesn't want to negatively impact local priorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/possible-use-of-cit-funds-questioned-at-latest-rays-public-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/possible-use-of-cit-funds-questioned-at-latest-rays-public-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major companies adding fees, surcharges amid rising fuel costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[United Airlines and Amazon are among the corporations that increased fees this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/major-companies-adding-fees-surcharges-amid-rising-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/major-companies-adding-fees-surcharges-amid-rising-fuel-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No place like home: The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field. Here's what's new]]></title><description><![CDATA[When fans settle into the Trop today, it will have been more than 560 days since the team and its faithful were in their comfy confines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-place-like-home-the-tampa-bay-rays-return-to-tropicana-field-heres-whats-new/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/no-place-like-home-the-tampa-bay-rays-return-to-tropicana-field-heres-whats-new/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew shares awe-inspiring view of Earth in trek towards moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II mission will travel around the moon after a four-day journey and perform the far side fly-by on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-shares-awe-inspiring-view-of-earth-in-trek-towards-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/artemis-ii-crew-shares-awe-inspiring-view-of-earth-in-trek-towards-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater gets 'ginormous' with its Easter egg hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event happens on Sunday in Coachman Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-gets-ginormous-with-its-easter-egg-hunt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/clearwater-gets-ginormous-with-its-easter-egg-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don Cesar taking leading role on silver screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academy Award winner Tom McCarthy is directing the film, titled The Statement, on location at the Pinellas County landmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/don-cesar-taking-leading-role-on-silver-screen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/don-cesar-taking-leading-role-on-silver-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulf drilling exemption sparks concerns for endangered species]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of the Interior&rsquo;s Endangered Species Committee has voted to exempt oil and gas drilling from the Endangered Species Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulf-drilling-exemption-sparks-concerns-for-endangered-species/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/gulf-drilling-exemption-sparks-concerns-for-endangered-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Pete announces new water restrictions, including nighttime enforcement patrols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hand watering of non-lawn landscape is allowed, but is limited to before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. That's one of a number of restrictions announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-announces-new-water-restrictions-including-nighttime-enforcement-patrols/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/st-pete-announces-new-water-restrictions-including-nighttime-enforcement-patrols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Alternative to Rising Insurance Costs, Spodak Dental Group Introduces Affordable In-Office Membership Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; As healthcare costs continue to rise and many individuals reconsider their insurance options, Spodak Dental Group is offering a simple, transparent solution for maintaining dental health without the burden of traditional insurance. This is particularly helpful for those affected by increasing Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums.<br />
The SDG Plan, Spodak Dental Group&rsquo;s in-office membership program, is designed for individuals and familie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-alternative-to-rising-insurance-costs-spodak-dental-group-introduces-affordable-in-office-membership-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/as-alternative-to-rising-insurance-costs-spodak-dental-group-introduces-affordable-in-office-membership-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security, bypassing Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[He announced the unilateral move in a social media post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-hell-sign-order-to-resume-pay-for-homeland-security-bypassing-congress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-hell-sign-order-to-resume-pay-for-homeland-security-bypassing-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New water restrictions take effect in Tampa amid ongoing drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[The time of day residents are allowed to water on their watering day is among the biggest changes to the modified water restrictions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-water-restrictions-take-effect-in-tampa-amid-ongoing-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/new-water-restrictions-take-effect-in-tampa-amid-ongoing-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cirelli gets 2nd career hat trick and Lightning move into 1st in Atlantic after beating Penguins 6-3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zemgus Girgensons scored his 100th career goal and Brayden Point scored his second in 14 games for Tampa Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cirelli-gets-2nd-career-hat-trick-and-lightning-move-into-1st-in-atlantic-after-beating-penguins-6-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/cirelli-gets-2nd-career-hat-trick-and-lightning-move-into-1st-in-atlantic-after-beating-penguins-6-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flowers burst with colors at Peace River Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens is the perfect place to experience the beauty of nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flowers-burst-with-colors-at-peace-river-gardens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/flowers-burst-with-colors-at-peace-river-gardens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filings for unemployment benefits are considered representative of U.S. layoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-jobless-aid-filings-fall-to-202000-as-layoffs-remain-low-despite-uncertainty-of-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/us-jobless-aid-filings-fall-to-202000-as-layoffs-remain-low-despite-uncertainty-of-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Episode: Trump says Bondi out as attorney general, and Florida lawmakers work on property taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-says-bondi-out-as-attorney-general-and-florida-lawmakers-work-on-property-taxes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/full-episode-trump-says-bondi-out-as-attorney-general-and-florida-lawmakers-work-on-property-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orion does special burn of engines to take crew to the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The translunar injection burn is the final step to go to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/orion-does-special-burn-of-engines-to-take-crew-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/orion-does-special-burn-of-engines-to-take-crew-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX successfully launches 29 Starlink satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off for the Starlink 10-58 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-successfully-launches-29-starlink-satellites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/spacex-successfully-launches-29-starlink-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Tampa approves Zion Cemetery land swap]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the swap, restauranteur Richard Gonzmart will donate property to the Zion Memorial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-of-tampa-approves-zion-cemetery-land-swap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/city-of-tampa-approves-zion-cemetery-land-swap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[He offered a full-throated defense of the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-forces-will-finish-the-job-soon-in-first-prime-time-speech-since-starting-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-us-forces-will-finish-the-job-soon-in-first-prime-time-speech-since-starting-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First phase of the Clearwater Beach Marina replacement project nearly complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first phase focused on the west side of the marina. The city said that phase should be done in about a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-phase-of-the-clearwater-beach-marina-replacement-project-nearly-complete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/first-phase-of-the-clearwater-beach-marina-replacement-project-nearly-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida’s Swamp renovation won’t affect stadium capacity, athletic director says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formal renderings and a projected construction timeline will be released later this year, AD Scott Stricklin says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-swamp-renovation-wont-affect-stadium-capacity-athletic-director-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/floridas-swamp-renovation-wont-affect-stadium-capacity-athletic-director-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stetson Law School alums want Pam Bondi's honors revoked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of alumni and current students signed a petition after Bondi appeared at a February congressional hearing,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stetson-law-school-alums-want-pam-bondis-honors-revoked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/stetson-law-school-alums-want-pam-bondis-honors-revoked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will St. Petersburg and Clearwater leave Duke Energy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last 30 years, St. Pete has been in what's called a "franchise agreement" with Duke Energy. But that agreement ends in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/will-st-petersburg-and-clearwater-leave-duke-energy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/will-st-petersburg-and-clearwater-leave-duke-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump administration adds fresh tariffs, finalizing refund system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, CBP confirmed that the agency is &ldquo;on track&rdquo; to meet an April 20 deadline to begin accepting IEEPA refund claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/one-year-after-liberation-day-trump-administration-adds-fresh-tariffs-finalizing-refund-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/one-year-after-liberation-day-trump-administration-adds-fresh-tariffs-finalizing-refund-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycam shows a stunned Tiger Woods handcuffed after a Florida rollover crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-year-old golfer pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to suspicion of driving under the influence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bodycam-shows-a-stunned-tiger-woods-handcuffed-after-a-florida-rollover-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/bodycam-shows-a-stunned-tiger-woods-handcuffed-after-a-florida-rollover-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Pam Bondi, loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, out as attorney general]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as acting AG, the president said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-pam-bondi-loyalist-who-oversaw-justice-department-upheaval-out-as-attorney-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/trump-says-pam-bondi-loyalist-who-oversaw-justice-department-upheaval-out-as-attorney-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain planned to hold a call Thursday with nearly three dozen countries about how to reopen the strait once the fighting is over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-fires-on-israel-and-gulf-neighbors-as-trump-claims-threat-from-tehran-nearly-eliminated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/iran-fires-on-israel-and-gulf-neighbors-as-trump-claims-threat-from-tehran-nearly-eliminated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs Are Overwhelmed by AI in 2026, so Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi and Igor Pogany Host Free AI Advantage Summit to Help Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at a pace few people feel prepared for. For many entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals, the rise of AI has created a growing sense of urgency&hellip; and overwhelm, says Dean Graziosi, multiple New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. New tools launch every week. Headlines promise revolutionary breakthroughs. And many people quietly wonder whether they are falli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/entrepreneurs-are-overwhelmed-by-ai-in-2026-so-tony-robbins-dean-graziosi-and-igor-pogany-host-free-ai-advantage-summit-to-help-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/entrepreneurs-are-overwhelmed-by-ai-in-2026-so-tony-robbins-dean-graziosi-and-igor-pogany-host-free-ai-advantage-summit-to-help-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diesel prices surge in Florida, raising concerns for truckers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diesel is the backbone of the supply chain. It powers trucks, trains, and heavy equipment. If prices rise sharply, other prices start to rise as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diesel-prices-surge-in-florida-raising-concerns-for-truckers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/diesel-prices-surge-in-florida-raising-concerns-for-truckers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Artemis II launch to bring estimated $150 million impact to Space Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Cranis, executive director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism, estimates 200,000 to 250,000 people will attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-artemis-ii-launch-to-bring-estimated-150-million-impact-to-space-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/historic-artemis-ii-launch-to-bring-estimated-150-million-impact-to-space-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Aiva AI assistant embedded in the Empower LOS, announced by Dark Matter Technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire &ndash; NEWS/ &mdash; Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter&reg;), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced Ask Aiva&reg;, a conversational AI assistant natively embedded within the Empower&reg; loan origination system (LOS) that allows lenders to query their origination environment in plain language, receive instant answers to see how those answers were derived. Available now to Empower clients, Ask Aiva is unveiling at Horizon 2026, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ask-aiva-ai-assistant-embedded-in-the-empower-los-announced-by-dark-matter-technologies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/florida/ask-aiva-ai-assistant-embedded-in-the-empower-los-announced-by-dark-matter-technologies/</guid></item></channel></rss>