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Lightning strike caused fire that destroyed Florida marine research lab containing rare Antarctic specimens, investigators say

Firefighters used salt water to battle the flames, which ruined most of the advanced equipment inside the facility

The Independent UK

Trump Admin's Push for Stricter Citizenship Test Seeks to Create Barriers for Millions of Immigrants, Advocates Say

Federal officials are moving to reinstate a stricter version of the U.S. citizenship test, a change critics say could limit access to naturalization for millions of permanent residents

Latin Times

Hundreds of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detainees Don't Have Criminal Records

Trump said the prison camp would hold "some of the most vicious people on the planet," but a list obtained by the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Tribune shows otherwise.

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Clearwater Ferry victims take legal action to refute boat owners claims

Several Clearwater ferry victims have now sought legal advice

The Independent UK

Florida Judge Punished with Unpaid Suspension for Threatening to Jail Man Who Couldn't Find a Seat

The Florida Supreme Court punished the judge for acting like a "playground bully" with an unpaid 60-day suspension and a public reprimand.

Latin Times

Tampa Bay Times keeps publishing despite a Milton crane collapse cutting off access to newsroom

The editor of the Tampa Bay Times says his news operation didn't miss a beat despite a crane collapse during Hurricane Milton that gouged a hole in the St. Petersburg office building that housed his newsroom

The Independent UK

Hurricane Milton rips off the roof of MLB’s Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays

Drone images show debris littered across the field, which was supposed to be a base for 10,000 responders supporting the clean-up effort

The Independent UK

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As extreme heat triggers health issues, Tampa, other cities address ‘shade deserts’

Neighborhoods with more trees and green space stay cooler. Those covered in asphalt swelter. Lower-income neighborhoods tend to be hottest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dave Wills, Tampa Bay Rays and former White Sox announcer, dies at 58

Wills, a Chicago native, spent 11 years as a White Sox announcer before joining the Rays.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cuban ambassador’s dinner in Tampa sparks protest, scorn

TAMPA, Fla. — A band of Cuban dissidents protested inside an expensive Tampa restaurant Friday night, disrupting a meeting between Cuban ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera and a group of business officials and local politicians.

Tribune News Service

Bucs expected to release veteran tight end Cameron Brate

TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs have informed veteran tight end Cameron Brate they plan to release him in the coming days, part of an ongoing effort to become salary cap compliant by the middle of the month, the Tampa Bay Times has learned.

Tribune News Service

First case in DeSantis voter fraud crackdown ends with split verdict

Florida man Nathan Hart, 49, acquitted of illegal voting but found guilty of false registration in closely watched case

The Guardian - US

DeSantis set to take revenge on Disney

The bill would allow DeSantis to choose the people in charge after Disney balked at the state's "Don't say gay" law

Salon

DeSantis has executive privilege, a judge ruled, setting up legal battle over secrecy

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has been eyeing a run for president, but he’s not waiting until 2024 to assert one of the most contested legal rights associated with that office.

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Suspended Florida prosecutor says DeSantis should reinstate him after judge's decision

TAMPA, Fla. — Days after a federal judge declined to give him his job back, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren had a message for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who removed him from office last fall:

Tribune News Service

‘Maximum Vantage’ gathers 20 years of incisive columns by Bill Maxwell

For 25 years, Bill Maxwell wrote a column for the then-St. Petersburg Times and the Tampa Bay Times. His award-winning columns were also syndicated, appearing in more than 200 newspapers worldwide.

Tribune News Service

Todd Bowles expected to return as Bucs head coach in 2023 season

TAMPA, Fla. — Barring an unforeseen change of heart, the Bucs plan to retain Todd Bowles as their head coach for the 2023 season regardless of the outcome of Monday night’s wild-card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Tampa Bay Times confirmed Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Bucs Plan to Keep Bowles Regardless of Cowboys Game

After an underwhelming regular season, Tampa has a decision to make about its head coach.

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InsideEVs

Former Tesla Exec Launches Solar Electric Boat Company

The company demonstrated its propulsion system at CES in Las Vegas. Its plan is to begin production in October 2023 and start delivering boats by Q2 2024.

The Independent UK

Finding David Miscavige: Why lawyers have been unable to serve papers on Scientology leader

The mysterious leader behind the Church of Scientology is being sought by lawyers for three former members who are suing the religious sect alleging decades of abuse. Bevan Hurley reports

Sports Illustrated

Bucs’ Gabbert Helped Rescue Family From Helicopter

The Tampa Bay quarterback was out on the water when a terrifying scene unfolded.

Tribune News Service

Best books I didn’t review in 2022

Each year, I write about 50 book reviews for the Tampa Bay Times. Some cover more than one book, so my review total is usually somewhere around 60 books.

Tribune News Service

Florida’s mental health care system is a ‘mess.’ Group will pitch reforms

TAMPA, Fla. — Two years ago, the Florida grand jury tasked with investigating school safety problems and other issues after the Parkland mass shooting issued a scathing report about the state’s mental health care system.

WEKU

Tampa police chief resigns after she flashed her badge to escape a traffic stop

Body camera footage showed Police Chief Mary O'Connor saying "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight" after a deputy pulled her and her husband over for driving an unregistered golf cart.

Tribune News Service

The battle between DeSantis and Warren: Takeaways from a Tallahassee courtroom

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last week’s trial of Hillsborough County’s suspended state attorney and his fight to get reinstated provided big moments and revelations.

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