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Michaela Mulligan

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Last Front PageMAY 28, 2026Latest appearance

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Irreplaceable marine research might be lost

Freezers at USF’s Marine Science Lab that hold samples from around the globe have yet to be accessed after Saturday’s fire.

View Front PageTampa Bay Times • MAY 4, 2026

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Afternoon storms are back. Are they here to stay?

The Tampa area could see up to 2 inches of rain over the next seven days.

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Tampa Bay Times•MAY 28, 2026
A seasonal transition report on the arrival of the rainy season in the Tampa Bay area.
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Hurricane experts forecast below-average storm season

Agency offiicials caution residents that it is far from a surefire bet that Florida will be storm-free.

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Tampa Bay Times•MAY 22, 2026
Presents reassuring seasonal weather forecasts while maintaining cautious caveats about the unpredictability of localized storm impacts.
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Housing boom adding to drought woes

Rapid growth has increased water demand. But experts say not all development is created equal.

With:Rebecca Liebson
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Tampa Bay Times•MAY 17, 2026
Examines the tension between rapid regional real estate development and the strain it places on local environmental resources.
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Irreplaceable marine research might be lost

Freezers at USF’s Marine Science Lab that hold samples from around the globe have yet to be accessed after Saturday’s fire.

With:Alexa Coultoff,Lucy Marques
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Tampa Bay Times•MAY 4, 2026•Lead Story
The paper leads with the aftermath of a local institutional disaster, framing the story around the potential long-term scientific cost rather than just structural damage. The tone is concerned but factual, emphasising the global value of the inaccessible research samples.
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Florida ranks high for electricity shutoffs due to unpaid bills

Meanwhile, a separate report finds utility CEO pay is skyrocketing.

With:Emily L. Mahoney
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Tampa Bay Times•APR 25, 2026
Juxtaposes high rates of utility disconnections for residents against a report of rising CEO compensation.
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St. Petersburg's tree canopy suffered a blow after hurricanes Milton and Helene in 2024

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Tampa Bay Times•APR 18, 2026
A localized civic report assessing long-term urban damage from previous severe weather events based on city data.
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Expected heat wave not great for local drought

The hot, dry weather blasting the East Coast could bring 90-degree days to Tampa Bay.

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Tampa Bay Times•APR 17, 2026
A pragmatic weather update connecting an incoming high-pressure system to the aggravation of existing dry conditions.
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‘Super El Niño’ is possible this year

Experts are debating what it means for hurricanes in Florida. Here’s what they know so far.

With:Max Chesnes,Jack Prator
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Tampa Bay Times•APR 15, 2026
Anticipatory analysis of how a global meteorological phenomenon might impact the upcoming local hurricane season.
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First major hurricane season outlook released

Colorado State University, which is known for its forecasting capabilities, predicts a “somewhat below-average” storm cycle.

With:Max Chesnes,Jack Prator
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Tampa Bay Times•APR 10, 2026•Lead Story
The paper treats the annual seasonal forecast as a major civic advisory, leading with the reassuring "below-average" prediction while retaining a factual, measured tone.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Michaela Mulligan in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.