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After tumultuous trial, Pinellas judge finds plastic surgeon guilty of murder
After tumultuous trial, Pinellas judge finds plastic surgeon guilty of murder
Pinellas Judge Joseph Bulone will decide next month whether to sentence Tomasz Kosowski to death or life in prison.
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What they’re saying about the 2026 AL East Division champion Rays
What they’re saying about the 2026 AL East Division champion Rays
A Hall of Fame pitcher and a longtime ESPN broadcaster have lots of praise, some politicians weigh in, a few N.Y.-area writers have their say.
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Fact-checking Donalds, Jolly comments at South Florida event
Fact-checking Donalds, Jolly comments at South Florida event
PolitiFact | This may be the closest the two gubernatorial candidates will get to debating this election cycle.
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What will Lightning’s final 2 preseason games vs. Florida look like?
What will Lightning’s final 2 preseason games vs. Florida look like?
The Panthers won’t field a representative lineup against a Lightning team full of regulars Thursday in Tampa.
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Most Florida colleges fall in new U.S. News rankings. One shows a huge gain.
Most Florida colleges fall in new U.S. News rankings. One shows a huge gain.
Florida A&M University rose 13 spots among public universities.
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Florida tops in conservative Education Freedom metrics, group says
Florida tops in conservative Education Freedom metrics, group says
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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As Tampa council approves budget, Castor warns of property tax cuts
As Tampa council approves budget, Castor warns of property tax cuts
Voters will decide the fate of Amendment 3, the sweeping ballot initiative, in November.
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Date set for St. Pete mayor TV debate
Date set for St. Pete mayor TV debate
Bay News 9 will host the debate Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
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Jay Collins endorses Byron Donalds after heated words in GOP primary battle
Jay Collins endorses Byron Donalds after heated words in GOP primary battle
Florida’s lieutenant governor ran a vitriolic campaign against the Republican nominee in the governor’s race, but says all is now well.
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Byron Donalds pulls prominent mentions of Trump from campaign website
Byron Donalds pulls prominent mentions of Trump from campaign website
Donalds’ campaign removed from his website what was previously listed first among his priorities: Enact the Trump Agenda.
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After parent outcry, Pinellas school board open to changing closure plan
After parent outcry, Pinellas school board open to changing closure plan
Board members asked staff to analyze potential alternatives for a few of the schools the district has proposed closing.
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Live updates: Closing arguments begin in plastic surgeon’s murder trial
Live updates: Closing arguments begin in plastic surgeon’s murder trial
After six days of testimony, Tomasz Kosowski will give a closing argument in his trial in the 2023 killing of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi.
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Scenes from Rays’ division-clinching doubleheader at Yankee Stadium
Scenes from Rays’ division-clinching doubleheader at Yankee Stadium
Photo gallery | The Rays win the nightcap and the American League East against their rivals.
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Rays are AL East champs for 5th time after beating Yankees in nightcap
Rays are AL East champs for 5th time after beating Yankees in nightcap
After being shut out in the doubleheader opener, the Rays get 6 no-hit innings from Drew Rasmussen and enough offense to celebrate at their rivals’ home.
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Vote yes on Amendment 2 for Florida’s farmers, food security and landscape | Column
Vote yes on Amendment 2 for Florida’s farmers, food security and landscape | Column
The tangible tax amendment for farm equipment is in the November ballot.
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Florida’s Legislature must protect our valuable state springs | Column
Florida’s Legislature must protect our valuable state springs | Column
Several of them stopped flowing this summer.
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Teachers, Erika Donalds thinks you’re in the way of AI | Column
Teachers, Erika Donalds thinks you’re in the way of AI | Column
The wife of would-be governor Byron Donalds stands to benefit financially from tech in classrooms.
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After multi-role season, Ian Seymour ready to help Rays any way he can
After multi-role season, Ian Seymour ready to help Rays any way he can
Notes |The lefty has worked as a long reliever, gotten saves and been a starter in his first full big-league season.
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‘Freedom is coming to Cuba,’ Trump tells General Assembly at the United Nations
‘Freedom is coming to Cuba,’ Trump tells General Assembly at the United Nations
Cuban diplomats present at the assembly walked out of the room.
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Smuggling boat with people from China, Ecuador, Cuba is stopped off Florida Keys
Smuggling boat with people from China, Ecuador, Cuba is stopped off Florida Keys
The Bahamas-to-South Florida route remains active for human smuggling.
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Trial nears verdict for Pinellas plastic surgeon accused of killing lawyer
Trial nears verdict for Pinellas plastic surgeon accused of killing lawyer
Tomasz Kosowski has represented himself during his six-day trial in the 2023 slaying of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi.
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Tampa Bay officials extend watering restrictions through March
Tampa Bay officials extend watering restrictions through March
The water shortage was set to expire on Oct. 1.
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Rays miss out on 1st chance to clinch AL East, drop opener to Yankees
Rays miss out on 1st chance to clinch AL East, drop opener to Yankees
Nick Martinez’s only mistakes are a double and a homer, but it is enough as his Rays mates don’t do much at the plate.
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Pinellas high school grad to sing on new season of ‘The Voice’
Pinellas high school grad to sing on new season of ‘The Voice’
Lexi Stephens appears tonight as part of the competition’s three-night blind auditions.
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Three years in, Pinellas County could finally put opioid abatement dollars to work
Three years in, Pinellas County could finally put opioid abatement dollars to work
The county is sitting on more than $40 million earmarked to help reduce overdose rates and aid recovery.
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Tampa Bay, are you ready for fall? This weekend’s weather could be a glimpse
Tampa Bay, are you ready for fall? This weekend’s weather could be a glimpse
Some lows in Tampa Bay could drop into the 60s.
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This St. Pete athletic club ranks No. 1 for US pickleball clubs
This St. Pete athletic club ranks No. 1 for US pickleball clubs
Florida is well represented on CourtSource’s top 100 list.
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My Favorite Florida: Matt Cox loves wandering at this mansion museum
My Favorite Florida: Matt Cox loves wandering at this mansion museum
The host of “Matthew Cox Inside True Crime” shared three favorite slices of Florida culture.
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The Senate must protect Haitian nationals in Florida | Column
The Senate must protect Haitian nationals in Florida | Column
Since the 1970s, Haitian migrants and refugees have faced severe barriers to entry into the United States.
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