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Tampa small business owners express concern over Trump tariffs

Listen: Local business leaders are concerned about how tariffs will impact their bottom line.  U.S. Representative Kathy Castor hosted them in a roundtable Monday.  Around 10 business owners and entrepreneurs in food, manufacturing, and other...

DOGE Cuts to NOAA Impact Hurricane Readiness and More

Meteorologists say DOGE cuts to NOAA impact weather forecasting and hurricane readiness and may damage national and international commerce.

Thousands of protesters in Tampa part of nationwide Hands Off rally

Marches and rallies spanning from coast to coast across the United States ignited last Saturday against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their policies that have led to the gutting of government, plummeting stock values,...
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Florida gas prices go up to $3.10 per gallon

©2025 The News Service of Florida Florida’s breather with average gas prices under $3 a gallon came to a quick end, with the average jumping more than a dime over the past week. The AAA...

Florida For All panel takes on corporate influence over Florida politics

Corporate influence over politics in Florida, has left many organizations searching for ways to encourage more democratic engagement. WMNF’s Josh Holton reports, a coalition of organizations with Florida For All held an educational webinar last...
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An appeals court backs Tesla in a lawsuit over a fatal crash in Florida

The case involves a dispute about the design of the Tesla's battery system after a fiery, fatal crash after an 18-year-old drove 116 mph.
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Florida lawmakers target fluoride and food labeling

It would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water and block labeling of plant-based food as meat, milk, poultry and eggs.
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TECO rate hikes face a second challenge

The Office of Public Counsel is appealing the Florida Public Service Commission’s approval of TECO rate increases.

I-4 Corridor growth impacts Port Tampa Bay expansion

The I-4 Corridor spans from Tampa to Orlando and more than 8 million residents call it their home. It is also the fastest-growing region in the Southeast.  Port Tampa Bay wants to address consumer needs...
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Hillsborough County tourism tops $1 billion again despite hurricane challenges

Listen: Hillsborough County tourism has hit a billion-dollar milestone – again. The high tourism dollars came even in the wake of a busy hurricane season last year.   Hillsborough County’s tourism and hospitality industry exceeded the...

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David R. Kotok is a co-founder of Sarasota-based Cumberland Advisors.

Tampa ranks #18 of 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills

Listen: A new report shows Tampa ranks 18th out of the 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills- and a recent move from Tampa Electric Company will only push bills higher. The average household in Tampa...
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