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Jack Prator

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Reporter for @TB_Times covering the environment. @UFJSchool grad 🖋@WUSF @WUFT @TheAlligator @GainesvilleSun he/him | jprator@tampabay.com

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Last Front PageMAY 24, 2026Latest appearance

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Trump’s EPA wants to reverse toxic gas rules

Critics say it would weaken efforts to curb emissions of ethylene oxide, which is known to cause cancer.

View Front PageTampa Bay Times • MAY 13, 2026

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Rechargeable batteries torch dozens of Tampa Bay garbage trucks

The state has mulled making it harder for local governments to mandate recycling.

TB
Tampa Bay Times•MAY 24, 2026
A report on the operational and safety hazards posed to municipal services by improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
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Are Florida’s lovebugs making a comeback?

The mating insects are splattering windshields from Tampa Bay to South Florida in numbers unseen over the past few years.

TB
Tampa Bay Times•MAY 20, 2026
A regional environmental and lifestyle story investigating reports of a resurgence of a native insect species after a period of decline.
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Trump’s EPA wants to reverse toxic gas rules

Critics say it would weaken efforts to curb emissions of ethylene oxide, which is known to cause cancer.

With:Max Chesnes
TB
Tampa Bay Times•MAY 13, 2026•Lead Story
The paper leads with the proposed rollback of federal environmental regulations, framing the story around the potential health risks emphasized by critics rather than the economic or deregulatory arguments of the administration.
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A company released toxic gas for years. NO ONE STOPPED IT

The plant sterilized medical equipment with ethylene oxide in Temple Terrace. More than a dozen people now blame it for their cancers, and many are suing.

With:Max Chesnes
TB
Tampa Bay Times•MAY 3, 2026•Lead Story
The paper presents an investigative piece focusing on a local medical sterilization plant's emissions, highlighting regulatory failure and the resulting health impacts on the community. The tone is firm and accountability-driven, typical of regional watchdog journalism.
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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,Michaela Mulligan
TB
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,Michaela Mulligan
TB
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 Jack Prator 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.