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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.
Subtropical Storm Patty forms, 2 other systems with chance of development in Caribbean
A tropical depression is likely to form in the Caribbean Sea as soon as this weekend, while Subtropical Storm Patty formed in the Atlantic.
Patty is expected to pass near or over the Azores this weekend
UCF student among 2 killed in downtown Orlando mass shooting
The two people killed early Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando have been identified as Timothy Schmidt Jr., 19, and Tyrek Hill, 25, according to the Orlando Police Department.
The two men were among nine people shot — with seven injured — in the melee that started just after 1 a.m. during a Halloween celebration.
Florida Gators lose another quarterback, another shot at a huge upset
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.
John Romano | UF falls to No. 2 Georgia, the fourth consecutive year the Gators have fallen to their SEC rival.
Flanked by her three children, Arianne Abdur-Rahim, widow of USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim; and Shareef Abdur-Rahim (the coach's older brother) speak Saturday at a celebration of life service insde the Yuengling Center. Amir Abdur-Rahim died Oct. 24 at age 43.
USF celebrates love-fueled life of basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim
President Rhea Law announces the student section will be named in the late coach’s honor.
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.
Contractors raise prices for hurricane debris removal in Seminole
Workers use an excavator to remove trash and debris from homes along Gulf Boulevard in Redington Beach on Oct. 6.
The fees were increased from $9 per cubic yard of vegetation and $9.50 per cubic yard of construction debris to $14.98 and $18, respectively.
Not knowing all the results on election night is normal. Here’s why.
Bartender Sam Schilke watches election results on television at a bar and grill on Nov. 3, 2020, in Portland, Ore.
State laws dictate when mail ballots must be received and when election officials can start processing and tabulating them.

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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.
USF celebrates love-fueled life of basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim
Yesterday• USF Bulls
Flanked by her three children, Arianne Abdur-Rahim, widow of USF men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim; and Shareef Abdur-Rahim (the coach's older brother) speak Saturday at a celebration of life service insde the Yuengling Center. Amir Abdur-Rahim died Oct. 24 at age 43.
Omarion Hampton scores 5 touchdowns as North Carolina rolls over FSU
Earlier today• Florida State Seminoles
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs to the end zone for his team's second touchdown during the first half Saturday against Florida State in Tallahassee.
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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
3 hours ago• 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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Despite Trop, TV issues, Rays enter offseason with business as usual
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More hurricanes are slamming the Gulf Coast. Is this the new normal?
2 hours ago• Hurricane
To all the Tampa Bay area hurricane helpers: Thank you!| Letters
3 hours ago• Opinion
Tampa Bay Sun earn 1st home win in thrilling match against Lexington
Earlier today• Sports
Florida Gators lose another quarterback, another shot at a huge upset
Earlier today• Gators
Omarion Hampton scores 5 touchdowns as North Carolina rolls over FSU
Earlier today• Florida State Seminoles
Refreshed UCF offense snaps 5-game losing skid, keeps Arizona reeling
Earlier today• USF Bulls
Subtropical Storm Patty forms, 2 other systems with chance of development in Caribbean
Yesterday• Hurricane
UCF student among 2 killed in downtown Orlando mass shooting
Yesterday• Breaking News
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Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a rally with members of Florida Physicians Against Amendment 4 at The Grove Bible Chapel in Winter Garden on Oct. 22.
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An aerial drone view of manufactured homes on North Beach Road that were destroyed by Hurricane Milton on Manasota Key on Oct. 16 in Englewood.
After two hurricanes ― what’s next for Tampa Bay real estate?
Gulfport's first hurricane trauma support group met in a little building between the dog parks. Ten people came to Monday's session to talk about trauma they had experienced during the storms.
After hurricanes, a Gulfport counselor gathers a group to process traumas
Drone images above Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, show the shredded roof of the dome and the cots on the field, set up for first responders, among the debris from Hurricane Milton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
A Milton mystery solved: Who left thousands of cots in Trop as roof shredded

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