Skyplex goes up for vote Tuesday in Orange County

It's been a divisive topic, drawing passion on both sides: A mega-coaster, among other complex attra

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Blue Man Group performing sensory-friendly show for children with autism

The sights and sounds of Blue Man Group are gearing toward children with autism. On Saturday, Dec. 5

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Busch Gardens Christmas Town a holiday wonderland

If you are looking for holiday magic for the entire family, head on over to Busch Gardens Christmas

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St. Petersburg's The Mill awarded best new restaurant in Florida

Florida Trend magazine gave The Mill in downtown St. Petersburg it's Golden Spoon award for best new

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John Travolta digs his new crime boss role in 'Criminal Activities'

If you're in the mood to snuggle up at home with family this weekend, Ocala's own John Travolta will

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PG-13 rating for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

The Motion Picture Association of America says "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" may not be e

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Floral art classes a form of therapy during the holidays

It's floral. It's art. It's therapy. Cassie Osterloth, owner of Wonderland Floral Art and Gift Loft

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Thanksgiving safety tips for deep-frying your turkey

As Thanksgiving draws closer, a Central Florida chef demonstrated a new spin on cooking the holiday

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Thanksgiving holiday a big week for movie fans

The Thanksgiving week holiday is a great time to catch up on movies and check out some of the new re

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Museum of Fine Arts exhibition explores women in printmaking

The latest exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg explores the contribution of women a

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What to expect at the 1st-ever MegaCon Fan Days

For area sci-fi, comics and fantasy fans, MegaCon's May 26, 2016 start date is so very far away. So

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The Thanksgiving holiday is a big week for movie fans

The Thanksgiving week holiday is a great time to catch up on movies and check out some of the new re

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SeaWorld Orlando returns loggerhead sea turtle to ocean

A 128-pound loggerhead sea turtle that was rescued in March is back in the ocean after undergoing tr

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3 Florida companies vie for theme park dollars at IAAPA Expo

Over 1,000 companies serving the theme park and hospitality industries are in Orlando this week for

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Soccer star David Beckham named People's Sexiest Man Alive

British soccer star David Beckham has been an international sex symbol for nearly two decades, but h

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IAAPA Expo in Orlando opens with new innovations

Bright, tall and with new ideas that are going places. "This has never been done with any other

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Sand sculptors from around the world set to compete in Treasure Island

Some of the world's best sand sculptors are converging on Treasure Island this week as they prepare

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Airbnb pledges to work with cities and pay 'fair share' of taxes

The home-sharing startup cools its rhetoric in dealing with city regulators.

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A Q&A with David Axelrod on the 2016 campaign

David Axelrod, the Democratic operative who helped guide Barack Obama into two presidential terms, spoke Friday night at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club as part of the Poynter Institute's speaker series.

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Canadian government moves forward on commitment to resettle Syrian refugees

The new Liberal government is advancing its commitment to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada by the end of the year.

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Magnitude-7 earthquake strikes off southwest Japan

TOKYO — A tsunami advisory was issued for parts of southern Japan on Saturday after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of the island of Kyushu.

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Judge rejects Florida Senate's call to hire an expert to draw redistricting map

TALLAHASSEE — Leon County Circuit Court Judge George Reynolds rejected a request by the Florida Senate to have the court hire a redistricting expert to redraw the Senate maps, saying "we just don't have enough time left" to hire a newcomer to the process and get the boundaries set in time for the 2016 election.

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New traffic patterns for drop off and pick up at Tampa International Airport

Travelers beware — because of new construction, drivers looking to pick up and drop offer passengers at Tampa International Airport's curbside pick up will no longer be able to circle the main terminal.

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Breaking: French police report shootout and explosion in Paris

PARIS — Police officials in France on Friday reported a shootout in a Paris restaurant and an explosion in a bar near a Paris stadium. It was unclear if the events were linked.

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Controversy follows Puerto Rican migration

Immigrants are fleeing crushing economic woes on the island, a territory of the United States.

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With rents skyrocketing, Portland's creatives pushed out

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland has been a magnet for young, creative adults for over a decade, beckoning droves with its quirkiness, liberal appeal and quality of life. But the city's popularity has had another effect: Those who helped make it cool can't afford to live here anymore.

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Lecanto student who shot himself in the head had 16 rounds of ammunition

LECANTO — The 15-year-old student who shot himself in the head during an English class at Lecanto High School on Tuesday had another fully loaded magazine with him, Citrus County sheriff's officials said.

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Captain EO closing for 4-D Pixar festival at Epcot

Michael Jackson's "Captain EO" will fly his final mission next month. Walt Disney World an

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What's in a name? Plenty, to those who want 'alien' out of federal law

A Texas congressman sponsors a bill to change the phrase in federal law and writings.

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Tampa's new RH store opens at International Plaza with little fanfare

TAMPA — The long-awaited opening of Restoration Hardware's new four-story design gallery at Tampa's International Plaza — the first of its kind to open in Florida — was somewhat anti-climatic.

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The Islamic State's attacks on the Yazidis constitute genocide, report says

WASHINGTON — The Islamic State has been and is continuing to perpetrate a genocide against the Yazidi minority in northern Iraq, a new U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum report says, citing a "preponderance of the evidence" found during a recent trip to the region.

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Tampa Bay nonprofits to get first crack at foreclosed homes owned by Freddie and Fannie

The Tampa Bay metro area has been selected as one of only 20 nationwide where nonprofit organizations will get first crack at foreclosed homes owned by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

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Poynter Institute, owner of Tampa Bay Times, lost $2.26 million in 2014

ST. PETERSBURG — The Poynter Institute, owner of the Tampa Bay Times, continued to lose money in 2014 but began to stanch the flow through cost reductions and new revenue-producing programs and partnerships.

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Notorious Hernando County killer on death row died of low blood pressure, respiratory failure

A lethal concoction of drugs administered by the state of Florida was supposed to kill John Kalisz, one of Hernando County's most notorious killers, but a weak heart and respiratory failure felled him first.

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March column: Frank gets endorsements while Beckner extends fundraising lead

Hillsborough Clerk of Court Pat Frank has announced some organized labor endorsements in her Democratic primary re-election battle with county Commissioner Kevin Beckner, but the biggest labor endorsements are far from sewn up.

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Supreme Court takes up major challenge to Texas abortion restrictions

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear its first major abortion case in nearly a decade, agreeing to determine how far states may go in regulating the procedure without violating a woman's constitutional rights.

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Hunger games: Out-of-state banks eager to feast on Florida economy join buying spree

Think of small Florida banks as if they were precious gems.

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When a church's mission is helping public schools, the boundaries are not always clear

From tutoring to principal training, Idlewild Baptist has a large presence in Hillsborough.

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Perspective: Striving for a trash-free life

With creativity and commitment, it's possible to go more than two years and throw barely anything away.

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Perspective: Ginsburg, cautious radical

One day in May, while receiving an award, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court was asked to give advice to her younger female admirers.

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Perspective: Walt Whitman can teach us how to overcome prejudice

Everyone is afraid of being sexist or racist, or being branded as such. No one wants to offend members of the LGBT community. It almost seems to be the goal of many people's lives now not to offend anyone, ever.

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PolitiFact: Political group takes aim at Ben Carson's past statements

While Ben Carson faces more and more questions over his personal history and grasp of historical facts, a political group wanted to remind the public of some of the retired neurosurgeon's more controversial policy positions.

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Perspective: Does optimism or pessimism win in 2016?

This campaign season, voters have a choice between two starkly different rhetorical styles.

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Arrest made in murders of Riverview couple

Hillsborough sheriff's officials announced Friday that they have made an arrest in the murders of a Riverview couple.

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4 things to watch for when Democrats debate Saturday

WASHINGTON — After months of turmoil, Hillary Clinton heads into the second Democratic presidential debate Saturday night in Iowa on an upswing as she tries to solidify her front-runner status.

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Driver from McDonald's shooting: 'It looked like a movie robbery'

Joshua Allonso Malone was idling in the McDonald's drive-through line when his friend said something alarming from the back seat.

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Stats shouldn't rule cops on the streets

Once upon a time a city police chief had what seemed a sensible idea for making sure all his officers were busy with police work and not, say, napping in their cruisers.

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Military officials say U.S. is 'reasonably certain' Jihadi John is dead

WASHINGTON — A U.S. drone strike targeted a vehicle in Syria believed to be transporting the masked Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John," U.S. officials said, but it was still unclear whether the strike killed the British man who appears in several videos depicting the beheadings of Western hostages.

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Bets may be off elsewhere, but Florida lawmakers receptive to online fantasy sports industry

TALLAHASSEE — Two of the newest and biggest companies in online fantasy sports have been kicked out of Nevada, branded as illegal gambling.

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Neighborhood Profile: Tampa Palms Neighborhood Profile: Tampa Palms

In the Sanctuary within Tampa Palms, wildlife and community thrive.

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The Daily Drivers: 2016 Subaru WRX STI Limited

The Subaru WRX STI has always been among our favorites with its rally-inspired ride and raw power. The 2016 model brings a few tweaks, mostly inside, which makes this car even more desirable for gearheads.

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Know this when you call in 'sick'

Calling in sick because it's a beautiful autumn day? You should know that about one in three employers said they check to see if their employees really are sick. They said they ask for doctors' notes, call workers to verify they're at home and monitor social media.

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Explore cool jobs for the holidays

Working in retail doesn't necessarily mean that every day is the same. If you're looking to add some excitement to your retail career or earn some extra cash with an out-of-the-ordinary job, there are plenty of seasonal opportunities that go beyond ringing cash registers and stocking shelves. While all positions are not the same, consider one …

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How to respond to new co-worker who's a persistent critic

Q: I have a new co-worker who has a good background and is generally a good addition to the team. But she has a habit of being dismissive of my approach to doing our work. How do I deal with this?

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News at noon: Marco Rubio at the Sunshine Summit, NASA plans to hire new astronauts, Busch Gardens baby rhino has a name

With its eyes on Mars, NASA plans to hire new astronauts

Winston Scott knows how hard it is to be an astronaut. He was one.

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Fivay High School staffer charged with abuse

HUDSON — An instructional assistant at Fivay High School was taken into custody Thursday, accused of pushing a student into a wall, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.

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When it comes to pricey homes, Sarasota-Bradenton trumps Tampa Bay

While Tampa Bay and the Sarasota region have similar amenities, there's one major difference.

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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in interstate median in Polk County

DAVENPORT — A hot air balloon with several passengers on board made an emergency landing Friday morning in the Interstate 4 median in Polk County, authorities said.

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Charter ready to close on Bright House as business leaders give thumbs up to cable deal

Charter Communications CEO Tom Rutledge, eager to close on the cable TV deals to buy both Bright House Networks and Time Warner Cable, told investors this week he expects the acquisitions to be wrapped up soon.

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In 95-minute rant, Donald Trump says he would 'bomb the @*!#/# out of ISIS; rips into Ben Carson (w/video)

FORT DODGE, Iowa — For an hour and 35 minutes, Republican front-runner Donald Trump vented about everything that's wrong with this country and this election.

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Kurdish Iraqis enter Sinjar in push to oust IS fighters

SINJAR, Iraq — Iraqi Kurdish militias battling to take back Sinjar from Islamic State militants raised a Kurdish flag in the center of town and a top official said it was liberated Friday, though U.S. and Kurdish military officials urged caution in declaring victory in a major offensive to retake the strategic community.

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Funeral set for Saturday for 11-year-old Bradenton girl found in freezer

BRADENTON — Funeral services for an 11-year-old girl whose body was found in a relative's freezer have been scheduled.

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U.S. airstrike targets 'Jihadi John' from Islamic State slaying videos (w/video)

WASHINGTON — A U.S. drone strike targeted a vehicle in Syria believed to be transporting the masked Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John, according to American officials. Whether the strike killed the British man who appears in several videos depicting the beheadings of Western hostages was not known, British Prime Minister David …

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Tampa police: Two people shot at Silver Oaks Apartments

TAMPA — Early Friday morning Tampa police responded to a report of two people shot at 4200 Kenneth Court, and found a man and woman with gunshot wounds, police said.

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One shot in face after neighbor quarrel in Tampa

TAMPA ­— An argument between neighbors on Thursday night turned violent when one produced a gun and shot the other in the face before fleeing, police said.

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A lot of companies are storing their data in Tampa Bay area, even with hurricane threat

Rising cost and security prompt the move of computer servers offsite. As costs keep rising, companies move computer servers offsite.

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Backlash over Mormon LGBT rule change spreads among faithful

SALT LAKE CITY — New Mormon church rules targeting gay members and their children have triggered a firestorm of backlash from church members of all political backgrounds.

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Pinellas teachers reject contract in Thursday vote

Teachers across the Pinellas County school district voted Thursday to reject a controversial proposed contract, sending negotiators back to the bargaining table.

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Obama awards Medal of Honor to Army captain

WASHINGTON — An Army captain who shoved a suicide bomber to the ground and away from his security detail became the nation's newest Medal of Honor recipient Thursday as President Barack Obama credited his actions with preventing a greater catastrophe from occurring.

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Florida Senate asks court to hire a redistricting expert to draw new map, House agrees

TALLAHASSEE — After months of feuding, the Florida House and Senate reached a redistricting truce on Thursday and asked the court to hire an expert to draw a new map revising the state Senate boundaries instead of conducting a five-day trial next month.

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New interim president of University of Missouri system vows to address racism (w/video)

COLUMBIA, Mo. — After Michael Middleton founded the Legion of Black Collegians, he personally delivered a list of race-related demands to the University of Missouri chancellor in 1969.

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Tampa City Council gives first blessing to redevelopment of Tampa Tribune site

TAMPA — Plans to build 400 apartments or condominiums and a riverfront restaurant on the current site of the Tampa Tribune moved forward Thursday night.

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Williams Park soon won't be hub for buses or the homeless

ST. PETERSBURG ‑— Sometime during the night on Jan. 30, the bus shelters that ring Williams Park will disappear, setting the stage for a new era in public transportation in St. Petersburg's downtown.

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Uterus transplants may soon help some infertile U.S. women become pregnant

CLEVELAND — Six doctors swarmed around the body of the deceased organ donor and quickly started to operate.

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Environmental groups say Mosaic's $2 billion settlement with EPA falls short, call for regional health study

In October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it had worked out a settlement with Mosaic Fertilizer, the world's largest phosphate mining company, over hazardous waste pollution. The company would pay nearly $2 billion to settle the suit and clean up operations at six Florida sites and two in Louisiana, the EPA said.

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Adams & Diaco lawyer charged with misdemeanor battery

Jacksonville prosecutors have charged a partner at the Tampa law firm of Adams & Diaco with misdemeanor battery, saying he punched a woman during the University of Florida-Georgia football game last month.

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Your underpaid Legislature, a Gator smackdown, packing at the park: The week that was

For a fall Friday, the week that was. Some spit-out-your-Starbucks headlines: With a straight face, someone is advocating that your Florida lawmakers, who cannot seem to finish the job we pay them to do and have really bad ideas like letting people walk around packing pistols at their hips, get a $20,000 raise, please.

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Cheers Tampa! You can now get booze delivered to your house

Thirsty Tampa Bay? Just like that viral YouTube video of the dog getting a cold beer out of the fridge for its owner, a tech company new to Tampa Bay wants to make it easier to bring the booze to you.

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In an act of love, John Steinbeck's 'Western Flyer' is being given a new life

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. — Rule one in the world of working wooden boats, since the days of dugout canoes and fishing skiffs, has been that when they are no longer of use or they are lost at sea, people build new ones and move on. Sentimentality and fussy restoration are rarely in the tool kit.

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FDOT: Neighborhoods have a say in how to cushion the impact of Tampa Bay Express

TAMPA — With the huge Tampa Bay Express interstate construction project on a path to move forward, there are few signs neighborhood opponents can stop it dead.

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Leftover cranberry sauce finds new life in oat and flax pancakes

In their natural form, cranberries are quite healthy, full of vitamin C and fiber and packing just 4 grams of sugar per cup. In fact, they only become nutritionally worrying when they get doused with sugar.

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Depressed? Look for help from a human, not a computer

Almost 8 percent of Americans 12 and older dealt with depression at some point between 2009 and 2012. With that many of us feeling blue, wouldn't it be nice if we could simply hop on the computer in our pajamas, without any of the stigma of asking for help, and find real relief?

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Healthier recipe for Brussels sprouts with bacon

Try oven-roasting to crisp up these nutritious gems.

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Feds want to ban smoking inside all public housing

Smoking would be prohibited in public housing homes nationwide under a proposed federal rule announced Thursday, a move that would affect nearly 1 million households and open the latest front in the long-running campaign to curb unwanted exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.

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Carson invests with business associate convicted of fraud

WASHINGTON — Ben Carson has called for harsh criminal penalties for health care fraud, but the Republican presidential candidate and his wife also have kept millions invested with a close friend who admitted defrauding insurance companies, according to an Associated Press review.

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Officer fired after fatally shooting man waiting by his SUV

MIAMI — A South Florida city has fired a police officer who shot and killed an armed man who was waiting for a tow truck next to his disabled SUV last month, officials said Thursday.

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: knee cartilage repair, restoration; periodic fever syndrome

CARTILAGE FIX FOR KNEE I recently heard about cartilage being used in knee joints. Last summer I was diagnosed with osteopenia, degenerative arthritis, moderate lateral compartment narrowing and knee joint effusion in my right knee. I can no longer straighten it and have some swelling. I've had two injections, which helped with …

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Antibiotic overuse, misuse can be harmful to us all

Get Smart About Antibiotics Week is right around the corner. It's the perfect time for a little education.

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Practice news conference

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Federal grant to fund cold case forensic testing by USF anthropologists

TAMPA — A grant from the National Institute of Justice will allow anthropologists at the University of South Florida to conduct forensic tests next year that could help solve more than 50 cold case death investigations.

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Kidney cancer: hard to detect, on the rise

An Orlando man noticed blood in his urine and was diagnosed with cancer. But for many, there are no signs.

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For better health, get to steppin'

Some medical scientists say soon people will suffer from "Sitting Disease," so get steppin' to cut risks.

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When it comes to weight, loosening up can help you lighten up

I came across an interesting, but not surprising, article recently in the International Journal of Obesity.

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The go-go dancer who took off her top

Carol Doda, who was credited with triggering a nationwide topless revolution as a 26-year-old go-go dancer in 1964, died on Monday in San Francisco. She was 78.

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Final tally in October's bear hunt: 304, including 36 mother bears

Florida hunters killed 36 mother bears during last month's bear hunt, the first one in 21 years, state wildlife officials announced Thursday.

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Hillsborough deputies investigating two bodies found in Riverview home

RIVERVIEW — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of a man and woman whose bodies were discovered Thursday.

The two were found dead inside a home on Dixon Drive.

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Editorial cartoons for Nov. 13

These cartoons are from various Times wire services.

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New Hindu temple rising in Tampa Heights

The 10,600-square-foot domed space will replace the current Sanatan Mandir.

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Florida Supreme Court overturns death sentence of St. Pete Beach man

The Florida Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions and death sentence of a St. Pete Beach man who was found guilty in 2011 of killing his wife and her friend, according to an opinion released Thursday.

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Chambers of commerce chart new course with social media's relevance

As digital networking gets thumbs up, many still value handshakes and actual meetings.

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Money transfer company hopes to bring 250 jobs to Tampa

Times Staff Writer The money-transfer startup TransferWise has hired 50 people in Tampa and plans to add 200 more jobs as it lays its first roots in the U.S.

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News at noon: Cheney in Florida, watch a timelapse of the St. Pete Pier's slow demolition, one arrested in McDonald's drive-through shooting

The 74-year-old former vice president who left office in 2009 with just 13 percent approval rate will be the keynote speaker tonight as the state GOP kicks off a weekend featuring every major presidential candidate and then some.

Nativity gears up for Novemberfest with new principal

Nativity Catholic School's leader takes joy in his new job. Next up: Brandon's big five-day event.

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With help, battered runner is ready to hit the road again

The owners of one of America's best running stores has a knack for helping folks shift gears after an injury. It all starts with an assessment and the right shoes.

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St. Petersburg thrift store expands

ST. PETERSBURG — Strands of Sunshine jewelry and art shop is more than doubling its space. The popular shopping spot at 8 Sixth St. N is going from 400 square feet to 1,000 square feet at 633 Central Ave. The new space formerly housed T2TheS interior design and custom furniture firm, which has moved its studio to its manufacturing space …

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Restoration Hardware opens new design gallery at International Plaza

Restoration Hardware is opening its first design gallery in Florida at International Plaza Friday morning.

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Pita Pit arrives in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG — Pita Pit is coming to town. The Idaho-based chain of made-to-order pitas with a slew of ingredients that's popular on college campuses and urban hubs is opening on 66th Street at 30th Avenue N next to Dairy Queen.

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Defense contractor Damon Creach, killed in Jordan, remembered as fun-loving and compassionate

NEW TAMPA — When a shooting devastated the area that Damon Creach patrolled years ago as an officer for the Virginia Beach Police Department, just his presence calmed the neighbors.

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Suit says Allegiant improperly fired pilot who evacuated plane after emergency landing

An Allegiant Air pilot fired after he made an emergency landings at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport filed suit Thursday against the airline saying his termination was unjustified.

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Ticket Window: Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, Disney Live!

Tickets for the following events go on sale this week:

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Ticket Window: Andrea Bocelli, The Zombies, Two Man Group

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Pinellas County animal shelter temporarily cuts adoption fees

LARGO — Because the adoption center at Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo, is at capacity with 80 animals, adoption fees for cats and dogs have been discounted. The offer includes a medical checkup, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control, heartworm testing, feline leukemia testing …

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Dick Cheney is a star among high-profile names at Florida GOP weekend gathering

ORLANDO — Let's say you're the Florida Republican Party looking for a top-draw speaker for your annual Statesman Dinner gala fundraiser. Keep in mind, this is a volatile election cycle in which much of the party base is antagonistic to the GOP establishment and on top of that one of your top home state presidential candidates, Jeb Bush, …

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At 43, C1 Bank CEO gets well compensated in sale to Bank of the Ozarks

Trevor Burgess first got involved in 2009 with the Florida institution that would become St. Petersburg's C1 Bank. But as C1's CEO for the past three-plus years, Burgess is enjoying a lucrative career so far at the age of 43.

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One arrested in McDonald's drive-through shooting

ST. PETERSBURG — The driver of the car that bail bondsmen descended upon Wednesday in a McDonald's drive-through has been arrested by police on unrelated charges.

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Clearwater city manager, attorney, get raises

CLEARWATER — The City Council last week approved 3 percent salary increases for City Manager Bill Horne and City Attorney Pam Akin.

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Online threats against blacks net arrest at Missouri campus

COLUMBIA, Mo. — A white college student suspected of posting online threats to shoot black students and faculty at the University of Missouri was charged Wednesday with making a terrorist threat, adding to the racial tension at the heart of the protests that led two top administrators to resign earlier this week.

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7 of 9 on plane that crashed in Ohio were from Florida firm

AKRON, Ohio — Seven associates of a Florida real estate investment company were on the second day of a multicity Midwestern trip to look at property for potential shopping centers when their small jet crashed into an Ohio apartment house, killing all nine people onboard.

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Breakdown lanes may help Pinellas buses give cold shoulder to traffic

Pinellas County buses might soon bypass congestion by driving along the shoulder of Interstate 275, a time-saving maneuver not available to every other motorist stuck in traffic.

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Beer merger will not bring Budweiser, Miller under same roof

Budweiser maker AB InBev won't get the Miller brand, which is sold to Molson Coors.

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GM, government actions questioned in car fire recalls

Questions arise when more than 1,300 of the "fixed" cars burn.

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Is this Starbucks cup Christmasy enough? The secret meaning of holiday symbols

Of all the things to set off this year's supposed War on Christmas kerfuffle: Starbucks stripped its seasonal cups of . . . snowflakes.

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Romano: She loved 'Wall Street Week', and it paid dividends for WEDU

Life as a non-profit is rarely easy. You hustle, you cut corners, you struggle. And the next time a big bill comes due, you pray to heaven the money will be there to cover you.

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Health officials warn of rabies in New Port Richey Estates in west Pasco County

NEW PORT RICHEY — State health officials warned those who live in New Port Richey Estates to be wary of rabid wild animals in the area.

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The McDiet: How one man lost 60 pounds in six months eating only at McDonald's

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Get a sneak peek of the new Restoration Hardware store opening Friday in Tampa

TAMPA — It's hard to miss the new Restoration Hardware store, which doesn't look like a store at all, with its dark charcoal exterior, rooftop palm trees and black steel balconies and awnings.

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Orlando fitness group moves into Brandon

BRANDON — Orlando-based My House Fitness, a personalized gym and healthy living brand, plans to open its first Brandon studio Nov. 30 at 207 W Bloomingdale Ave.

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Leaps into healthy choices

TOWN 'N COUNTRY — Lizette Rivera was diagnosed with Celiac Disease three years ago, which meant that she quickly had to change her diet and eliminate any foods that contained gluten.

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T.J.Maxx opens up to South Tampa shoppers

SOUTH TAMPA — Shoppers south of Kennedy Boulevard will add a T.J.Maxx to their retail store repertoire Sunday.

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St. Pete residents catch final glimpses of the vanishing Pier

ST. PETERSBURG — Chris Nemi sat astride his light blue BMW motorbike, his eyes fixed on the husk of steel beams that is all that remains of the Pier's inverted pyramid.

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Fact-checking the Republican presidential debate

The Republican presidential candidates debated serious public policy on the economy, taxes and immigration on Tuesday night, steering away from personal attacks that defined earlier matchups. But they sometimes misstated the facts.

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Hometown Pasco for Nov. 13

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Hometown Pasco is devoted to everyday life in our county, whether it's snapshots from your family reunion or a few lines thanking someone for a job well done. Call Hometown Pasco news coordinator Jean Hayes at (352) 848-1438, fax (352) 754-6133, or jhayes@tampabay.com.

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Pasco's emergency manager resigns

The county's disaster management director will step down at the start of 2016.

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Here's more on that Eisenhower era deportation program that Donald Trump spoke about

The Eisenhower adminstration program, known as "Operation Wetback," was a complicated undertaking largely viewed by historians as a dark moment in America's past.

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Dayspring radio station provides useful information, prepares students for broadcast careers

Parents, when near the elementary school, could hear their child announce daily news.

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Network Monitoring | Sarasota FL

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Tampa Bay Watch seeking 400 volunteers for salt marsh planting

Tampa Bay Watch is seeking 400 volunteers for a salt marsh planting Saturday morning.

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Quality, service are key to independent shoe store's survival

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Port Richey city manager to retire, mayor says

PORT RICHEY — Retirement may be near for Port Richey City Manager Tom O'Neill, Mayor Dale Massad announced Tuesday night.

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Brandon Walmart that closed in April to re-open Friday

A Brandon Walmart that closed in April amid much speculation and curiosity is set to re-open on Friday.

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Editorial cartoons for Nov. 12

These cartoons are from various Times wire services.

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Groups to offer holiday food

With several local churches and ministries offering food and fellowship to celebrate Thanksgiving during the coming weeks, no one need sit home alone or miss out on a bountiful meal.

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Woman shot in McDonald's drive-thru lane in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG — A woman in the passenger seat of a car in a McDonald's drive-thru was shot on Wednesday, St. Petersburg police said.

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Pinellas lawsuit alleges Draftkings, Fanduel are illegal gambling sites

A Pinellas County man has filed suit against two popular fantasy sports websites accusing them of violating Florida gambling law.

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South Tampa neighbors oppose proposed lot split for house once owned by Santo Trafficante

TAMPA — The controversy over big new homes crowding out smaller older ones is moving to a South Tampa house linked to Tampa's most famous mobster, Santo Trafficante Jr. who died in 1987.

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Five things young adults should know about buying health insurance

Imagine what you could do with $2,000. If you're between 18 and 34, you might travel somewhere fun. Maybe buy a big TV. But would you buy health insurance?

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College notebook: 'The Glass Menagerie,' prison reform in Florida, poetry at SPC and more

Eckerd-based group to read 'The Glass Menagerie'

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New Port Richey seals Main Street Landing deal

New Port Richey seals a new deal with the developer after more than a decade.

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Zuckerberg talks success, lessons learned in Newark schools

Five years after donating $100 million to remake education in Newark, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg says he's using lessons learned about the need for community involvement in his next effort in California. He also highlighted some successes in New Jersey's largest city.

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Pinellas school news: Discovery nights begin, the search for new teachers, a veteran teacher is honored

School district discovery nights begin next week

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Town 'N Country Chick-fil-A readies its annual Christmas display

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Sun City Center veteran provides modest view on World II history

Veteran Joe Powers was part of some of the decisive battles of World War II.

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Torn asunder in wartime on a Pacific island, twins are reunited in a Florida cemetery

BUSHNELL — James P. Reilly and Michael J. Reilly, fraternal twins born Nov. 9, 1923, remained close throughout their abbreviated life together.

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Obama visits Arlington National Cemetery to honor veterans

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama urged the nation to keep veterans in their thoughts long after Veterans Day and ensure that they receive the care and benefits they've earned.

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News at noon: Veterans Day tributes; St. Pete murder investigated; fact-checking the debate; and movies, music and football

In honor of Veterans Day: Read about a group of friends' odyssey to make sure this Vietnam War hero was remembered by his alma mater, the University of Florida.

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Big money floods coffers of solar energy amendment

TALLAHASSEE — The money race for two dueling solar power groups is heating up fast.

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7 associates from Boca Raton-based firm among 9 believed dead in Ohio plane crash

AKRON, Ohio — Seven of the nine people believed killed when a small business jet crashed into an apartment building were employees or executives in a Florida real-estate company, the firm confirmed Wednesday.

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Florida job growth flat, but still third-largest creator of private sector jobs

Florida remains ensconced as the third-largest creator of private sector jobs nationwide behind California and Texas.

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Meet the military photographers who fly with the Blue Angels to make stunning images (w/video)

PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION — U.S. Navy fighter jet pilot Lt. Ryan Chamberlain has flown in war zones, logged more than 300 landings on aircraft carriers and thrilled millions since 2013 with breathtaking maneuvers as part of the Navy's elite Blue Angels demonstration squadron.

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Pinellas Park police searching for four men involved in armed car-jacking

PINELLAS PARK —Armed carjackers descended on a man driving a Nissan Maxima on Tuesday night on 52 Street, first robbing him, then stealing his car, Pinellas Park police said..

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St. Petersburg Police: 16-year-old boy shot to death was targeted

ST. PETERSBURG —Police investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed Tuesday night near Wildwood Park say they believe his home was intentionally targeted.

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Boca Kitchen Bar Market holds weekend job fair

The Boca Kitchen Bar Market, 11206 Sullivan St., will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to fill 120 positions at its new site in the Winthrop Town Centre. Positions include front of the house management, chefs, kitchen supervisors, line cooks, dishwashers, servers, bartenders, bar backs and …

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One westbound lane on State Road 50 open after overpass damage in Hernando County

BROOKSVILLE — One westbound lane on State Road 50 at Interstate 75 opened late Tuesday night after a tractor-trailer struck and damaged the overpass earlier in the day, according to The Florida Highway Patrol.

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Watch live: Veterans Day Commemoration at the World War II memorial in Washington

A ceremony honoring America's war veterans began at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the National World War II Memorial in Washington. The event was hosted by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service.

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By income, Tampa ranks in top ten of 'most unequal' larger U.S. cities

As if rising income inequality in this country isn't already a front burner debate, now we learn that Tampa again ranks in the top ten "most unequal" larger cities in America.

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