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Singer Mick Jagger, center, guitarist Ron Wood, left, and drummer Steve Jordan of the Rolling Stones perform during the No Filter tour at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Tampa.

In Tampa, the Rolling Stones have got what you need

The Rolling Stones’ long-postponed Tampa concert shows the rock ‘n’ roll icons still are at the height of their powers.

Florida could set record for Affordable Care Act insurance enrollment in 2022

A pedestrian walks past the Leading Insurance Agency, which offers plans under the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) on Jan. 28, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Experts are predicting record enrollment in the federal health care program in 2022.

With the cost of premiums staying flat and more insurers entering the marketplace, experts predict more people will sign up for health insurance through the federal program next year. Enrollment...

University of Florida prohibits professors from testifying in voting rights suit

Century Tower sits at the heart of the University of Florida campus in Gainesville.

The University of Florida’s decision prohibiting their testimony in a state voting rights case is decried as a threat to academic freedom.

Debra Behnke, a pioneering Tampa judge, was known for outspokenness, compassion

A colleague of Debra Behnke's remembers her as "the epitome of judicial independence."

During Behnke’s 26 years on the bench, she became a mentor for women in law.

A giant skeleton is seen outside a home along Curlew Road Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Dunedin. Homeowner Douglas Austin, 42, said he purchased the skeleton, which he has nicknamed Skelly, for about $350 a little over a year ago.

Sometimes it takes 12-foot skeletons to bring people together for good

Home Depot’s wildly popular giant Halloween skeletons appear to be here to stay.

Photos: Check out the Rolling Stones rocking Tampa on Friday night

Singer Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs onstage during the "No Filter" tour at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Tampa.

The band played at Raymond James Stadium.

Seven spooky things people say are in the COVID-19 vaccines but definitely aren’t

This huge Halloween home haunt is located at 3455 Grindley Park Street in Dearborn.

PolitiFact | Claims about what’s lurking in the COVID-19 vaccines are getting wilder.

Florida police warn woman not to wear Halloween costume as protest

Hollywood activist Cat Uden made her Halloween costume to protest a proposed condo on public beachfront land.

The Hollywood woman planned to come to the city’s block party Saturday dressed as a condominium she opposes. She was told she’d need a permit.

SPORTS

Steven Stamkos is back at center, right where Lightning need him

Earlier today• Lightning

Captain Steven Stamkos' versatility is proving invaluable to the Lightning with Nikita Kucherov sidelined the next eight to 10 weeks.

Jameis Winston took off his cape, doesn’t play the hero as quarterback of the Saints

Earlier today• Bucs

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) hands off to Alvin Kamara, left, during a game aainst the Seattle Seahawks, Monday in Seattle. The Saints offense doesn't run through its quarterback.

Time for Bucs linebacker Devin White to make a bigger splash

Earlier today• Bucs

Bucs linebackers Devin White (45) and Jason Pierre-Paul (90) bring down Bears quarterback Justin Fields during last Sunday's game in Tampa.

Are Lightning’s bottom lines about to break through?

Yesterday• Lightning

Lightning right wing Taylor Raddysh, on left, celebrates with Alex Barré-Boulet, right, after Barré-Boulet scored against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Ivan Prosvetov (50) during the second period of Thursday's game at Amalie Arena.

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Tampa’s Andrew McNamara is a wine expert, like only 14 others on the planet

Earlier today• Food

Master Sommelier Andrew McNamara at Cru Cellars in Tampa.

Here’s what to read from the left and the right | Column

Earlier today• Opinion

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing entitled "Protecting Kids Online: Testimony from a Facebook Whistleblower" on Capitol Hill, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Haugen left Facebook in May and provided internal company documents about Facebook to journalists and others,...

I’m a conservative professor who taught the importance of civil rights | Column

Earlier today• Opinion

The Rev. William Barber speaks during a voting rights rally, at the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Nelson Cruz and a Tom Brady football make the weekly list of highs and lows

Earlier today• Opinion

Nelson Cruz, an important football, and the USF Forest Preserve.

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Chera Lynn Nyerick holds a photo of her son, Julian Carter, who took his own life after being involuntarily committed under the state's Baker Act 44 times. His death is the subject of a state investigation and an ongoing lawsuit.

Julian Carter was Baker Acted 44 times. Without proper care, he died at 11.

Mental health professionals recommended at least 20 times that the St. Petersburg boy get residential treatment. Still, his family was left to care for him on their own.