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Manufactured homes were destroyed by Hurricane Milton on Manasota Key in October. Milton was the latest major hurricane to make landfall in the gulf as part of an unprecedented eight-year streak of storms.
More hurricanes are slamming the Gulf Coast. Is this the new normal?
Milton and Helene are the latest in an eight-year streak. Record-hot waters could be playing a part.
Hurricane center tracks growing Caribbean system that could threaten Florida next week
A tropical depression is likely to form in the Caribbean Sea as soon as this weekend, while Subtropical Storm Patty formed in the Atlantic.
For now, the main focus is the broad area of low pressure in the southwestern Caribbean with disorganized showers and thunderstorms.
Port Richey faces $3M bill for cleanup work after hurricanes
Hillsborough County workers clean up debris near the Dana Shores neighborhood in Town 'N Country on Oct. 7.
The city is removing 505 cubic yards of debris per day, according to City Manager Matthew Coppler.
Despite Trop, TV issues, Rays enter offseason with business as usual
With questions about the Rays' stadium and TV home still unanswered, Erik Neander and his baseball operations staff are set to immerse themselves in retooling the roster to improve on last season’s disappointing 80-82 finish.
Tales | Where the team will play and how fans can watch are unknown, but the front office remains focused on retooling the roster.
Voodoo Brewing recently celebrated its long-awaited grand opening on Fourth Street North in downtown St. Petersburg.
Voodoo Brewing is latest addition to St. Petersburg’s craft beer scene
After years of anticipation and setbacks, the brewery at 220 Fourth St. N. is now open.
Nausea, nightmares, insomnia: Election angst hitting hard in Florida
A woman walks past campaign signs as she heads in to vote at the West Regional Library in Plantation, Florida, on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Floridians are praying for their preferred outcome, struggling to eat and sleep, consumed with dread, and even fearful of violence.
In this St. Petersburg neighborhood, climate inequity is on full display
Aracelly Graffer, who grew up in the Bartlett Park neighborhood, is one of several people on the block who had homes damaged by the recent hurricanes. Across the street, big and sturdy new builds were largely unaffected. Though her neighborhood is gentrifying, she’s determined to stay on the street where she’s lived since the 1970s, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 in St. Petersburg.
Investors want to buy Aracelly Graffer’s ruined home, but she’s not leaving.
Bucs’ Yaya Diaby hasn’t been allowed to wreck games so far this season
Bucs outside linebacker Yaya Diaby (0) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during last Sunday's game at Raymond James Stadium.
The team’s sack leader as a rookie is getting blocked by two and sometimes three players in his second pro season.

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Bucs’ Yaya Diaby hasn’t been allowed to wreck games so far this season
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Bucs outside linebacker Yaya Diaby (0) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during last Sunday's game at Raymond James Stadium.
Despite Trop, TV issues, Rays enter offseason with business as usual
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With questions about the Rays' stadium and TV home still unanswered, Erik Neander and his baseball operations staff are set to immerse themselves in retooling the roster to improve on last season’s disappointing 80-82 finish.
Florida Gators lose another quarterback, another shot at a huge upset
Earlier today• Gators
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) reacts as he is put onto a cart after getting injured during the first half against Georgia Saturday at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
Tampa Bay Sun earn 1st home win in thrilling match against Lexington
Earlier today• Sports
Tampa Bay Sun players, from left, Ashley Clark, Natasha Flint, Paige Almendariz and Jordyn Listro celebrate Flint's goal during their 3-1 victory over Lexington Saturday at Riverfront Stadium in Tampa.
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All of the Times Editorial Board recommendations in the 2024 general election
Oct. 3• Opinion
The General Election is Nov. 5.
To all the Tampa Bay area hurricane helpers: Thank you!| Letters
Earlier today• Opinion
A Florida Army National Guard loader moves hurricane debris from Pass-A-Grille in Pinellas County.
A guide for measuring whether Republicans or Democrats have the better Election Day | Column
Yesterday• Opinion
A business man and woman holding a sign depicting their political party preference.
Don’t let these Florida and Tampa Bay races fall under the radar Tuesday | Editorial
Yesterday• Opinion
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