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Tampa Bay TimesFriday, 18 September 2026
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Tampa council OKs contentious $100M South Tampa flood project
Plans to relieve flooding have long divided neighbors, business owners and city leaders.
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Tampa International adds ‘AQUAFENCE’ to block the next storm surge
The 9-foot barrier will protect electrical vaults that power airfield lighting from flooding.
Lizzy Alspach
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Deportation Depot also under scrutiny after report
As of late August, there were more than 1,000 people at the immigrant detention center.
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Trump PAC money comes to Florida’s elections, data shows
No Going Back PAC Inc. has spent over $2.5M to support the state’s Republicans.
Ashley Borja
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