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Tampa Bay TimesMonday, 28 September 2026
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Hillsborough schools pull more books
Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” was among those immediately removed after new request from state.
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District 16 hopefuls spar at forum
Candidates have the same top two priorities, but different visions.
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Florida’s minimum wage is going up again
State laws on specialty license plates, animal cruelty, gangs and more go into effect this week.
Jim Turner
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Tampa couple is running around the world
Jill and Dougin Walker will compete in seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
Neha Seenarine
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