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From tracking devices to environmentalism, Tampa Bay’s famous pink flamingo is drawing out the most human questions.
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She broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics.
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Talks are ongoing in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
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If a shutdown begins, Florida may see funding for 272 disaster recovery projects “further delayed,” the White House said.
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Some speakers said they were against public money for a stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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