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Ahead of her appearance in Sarasota, Jennifer Jones told "Florida Matters Live & Local" how she crossed the color barrier and made history as the first African American member of the Rockettes dance group at Radio City Music Hall.

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December 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The University of South Florida Student Government receives approximately $13.5 million annually in student fees. But it has about $20 million in spending requests.

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December 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Now that the domed roof is fully installed and Tropicana Field is once again protected from the elements, repairs have started on electronic systems, flooring, drywall, and more.

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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The 115-year-old building, across Columbus Drive from the J.C. Newman factory in Ybor City, was once a gathering place for cigar workers. An $18.7 million renovation is underway.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The university announces the offensive coordinator for Ohio State, the nation's defending champ and No. 1-ranked team, will replace Alex Golesh, who bolted for Auburn.

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December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," Metropolitan Ministries chief programs officer Christine Long describes an increase in food demand this holiday season and gearing up to help families for Christmas.

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December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Parts of it look like they did before Florida was developed. But it also bears the scars of a century and a half of exploitation.

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December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
One report estimates policymakers would need to raise $43 billion for local governments to maintain the current level of public service.

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December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A Palestinian teenager who lives part-time in Tampa has been released from an Israeli prison after being held there for nearly nine months.

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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As expected, Coach Alex Golesh is leaving South Florida after three years and moving up to the Southeastern Conference.

The unexpected? He’s accepted the opening at Auburn and not Arkansas.

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December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
'Portraits of Courage' features paintings of servicemembers produced by students at Ringling College of Art and Design, with works that span the battlefields of past wars to the steadfast resolve of current enlisted troops.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing measures that he says would stamp out inhumane and abusive practices at puppy mills.

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November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
They gathered at the USF Tampa campus a week after members of the Muslim Student Association say they were harassed.

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November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
After a couple of decades and various efforts, the Lower Hillsborough River has plenty of water and a healthy flow going.

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November 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Employees on an H-1B visa can continue renewing their visa as normal, attorneys said during an immigration forum hosted by the University of South Florida last week.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Airport officials across the Tampa Bay region urge travelers to be ready for parking issues and longer TSA lines during Thanksgiving week.

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November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
More than a year after Hurricane Milton damaged the stadium, interior repairs are set to begin. Construction is ahead of schedule for the Rays to return to their longtime home for the 2026 season

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November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Cynthia Clonts and her son Parker are bringing change to the Grant Park neighborhood in East Tampa with help from the city.

“We’re not major developers. We’re not major investors. We’re legacy owners of over 20 years,” Cynthia Clonts said.

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November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In her talk, Pastor Neddy Astudillo used examples from Florida to describe how environmental racism, human rights and democracy are connected.

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November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On "Florida Matters, Live & Local," Jeff Tomsic — creator, director and executive producer of the show "It's Florida, Man" — discusses the selection process for stories and more ahead of the Season 2 premiere.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Tampa International Airport officials expect about 924,000 travelers will pass through between now and Dec. 1.

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November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Ashley Page danced with London's Royal Ballet for more than 25 years. He then led the Scottish Ballet as its artistic director. Now, he's debuting a world premiere dance with the Sarasota Ballet.

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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The theater is hosting auditions on Saturday. Several medium to large dogs will be chosen to perform on scheduled show dates.

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November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Interior Department announced a second sale of 80 million acres of the Gulf, set for March. The sales stop at the Florida-Alabama state line.

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November 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Florida Orchestra's music director and resident conductor will serve as "artists-in-residence" this season at the University of South Florida's School of Music.

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November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM