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House Budget Bill Could Slash Medicaid: How FL Reps Voted
The budget resolution was a step toward delivering President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” with trillions in spending cuts and tax breaks.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Florida State News
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Total Lunar Eclipse Coming Soon Over FL Skies: When To Look Up
For the first time since 2022, a lunar eclipse will be visible across Florida's nighttime sky.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
U.S. 41 Should Be Renamed The Gulf Of America Trail, FL Senator Says
Sen. Joe Gruters’ proposed bill also calls for all FL schools to refer to the Gulf of America in instructional materials.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
‘Island Boys’ Rapper, Gang Member Faces Gun, Drug Charges: FL Sheriff
Franky Venegas, an “Island Boys” rapper and known gang member, was arrested on gun and drug charges in the Naples area, authorities said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Make-A-Wish Hopes To Raise $1M At Sarasota Interactive Fundraiser
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida hosts its 15th annual Cooking for Wishes fundraiser Thursday evening and hopes to raise $1 million.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Vigil For Black Trans Man Killed In NY To Be Held At St. Pete Bar
The Thursday night vigil at Enigma in St. Petersburg will honor Sam Nordquist, Imam Muhsin Hendricks, Tahiry Broom and Elisa Rae Shupe.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Restaurant To Host First Sicilian Carnevale Festival
Casa Santo Stefano in Ybor City will host its first Carnevale festival celebrating Sicilian and Italian traditions.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Singer Reflects On ‘The Voice’ Audition, Chair Turn
Angie Rey, a country singer from Seminole, was chosen to move forward on “The Voice” Season 25 during the Feb. 3 blind auditions.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Kids' Author Tackles Banned Books In Latest Project
Works by Rob Sanders, a former Hillsborough County educator and children’s book author, have been targeted by book bans in FL and beyond.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Actress Portrays Iconic Sarasota Women At Community Events
Kathryn Chesley presents as historic Sarasota women — Mable Ringling, Bertha Palmer, Rita Wilson — at community events.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Fix Your Ex’: Spay, Neuter Cats In Pinellas For Valentine’s Day
Friends of Strays, a St. Pete-based animal shelter, is offering a “Fix Your Ex” spay and neuter initiative for cats this Valentine’s Day.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete’s New Heartizaar Market Embraces Dark Side Of Valentine’s Day
St. Pete Craft Heroes hosts its first Heartizaar event Sunday at St. Pete Shuffle with more than 30 artists, makers and other vendors.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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University Area CDC Receives Nearly $15M Grant For Cultural Campus
Tampa’s University Area CDC will use most of the $15M U.S. EPA grant to build an Economic Development Center on its Cultural Campus.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
‘End Of An Era’: Artist Co-Op Leaves Grand Central District Storefront
Facing doubling rent, the Gulf Coast Artists’ Alliance is moving its storefront from the Grand Central District to west St. Petersburg.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Forget Punxsutawney Phil: FL Animals Make Groundhog Day Predictions
A giraffe, a Key West conch, a burrowing owl are among the FL animals giving Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
‘Keep The Rage Up’: Tampa Bay Abortion Fund Ramps Up Work In FL
The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund raised more than $650,000 last year to assist more than 2,200 abortion-seekers in the area, a report said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
High & Dry Festival Showcases Non-Alcoholic Drinks In St. Pete
Herban Flow, FL’s first functional, non-alcoholic bottle shop, hosts the High & Dry Festival on Saturday in St. Petersburg.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
May Pang, John Lennon’s Ex-Girlfriend, To Exhibit Photos In Tampa
The former girlfriend of Beatle John Lennon, May Pang, will showcase personal, candid photos from their relationship Jan. 24-26 in Tampa.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Orlando, FL|News|
Polar Vortex Could Bring Snow To FL
There’s a chance of snow and ice in parts of the Florida Panhandle next week, followed by bitter cold, the National Weather Service said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Bring Your Own Milk’: Cereal-Themed Art Show Opens In St. Pete
Tampa Bay-Area artists were asked to design their own cereal brand boxes at a new exhibit on display at St. Pete’s Studio Public House.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Manatees Flock To Warmer Waters During Extreme FL Cold Snap
Hundreds of manatees seeking refuge from the polar vortex are gathering at Florida springs and other warm-water havens this week.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Man, 18, Accused Of Shooting Off-Duty ATF Agent At Bowling Alley
Hillsborough County authorities said the shooting happened around 11 p.m. Friday at The Alley at Southshore in Riverview.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
