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Tampa Bay TimesThursday, 8 October 2026

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TS Isaias to threaten Florida

Expected to become a hurricane, the system could bring high tides, rip currents, rain to Tampa Bay.

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Kratom was a factor in fatal crash, cops say

Robert Best is charged with homicide after a woman was killed at a bus station.

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How is the cleanup going?

Crews are working to close three remaining gypstack ponds by the end of this year.

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Keep politics from closings, advocates say

Black student group criticizes Pinellas for reconsidering the fate Sexton Elementary.

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