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Saturday, Apr 18, 2026

 
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A competitive 2026 race for Florida governor? | Column

Tea leaves on the economy, party identity and the public mood. Read more. 

 
 

Florida wildfires shattering records amid long drought

The state has spent millions upgrading its equipment to help. Read more.

 

How did Ybor City celebrate 140 years? A 140-foot cigar, of course

It happened where Cigar City got its start. Read more.

 
 

After MacDill bomb threat, Trump officials condemn birthright citizenship

One expert called the Trump administration’s link between illegal immigration and national security “tenuous at best.” Read more.

 

This Clearwater nonprofit is working to keep food out of landfills

A mother and son created 360 Eats in 2020 to provide hundreds of meals a week for people in need across Pinellas County. Read more. 

 

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