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Tampa Bay TimesSaturday, 4 April 2026
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2 US planes are downed
A crew member is rescued, at least one is missing, as the war escalates.
The paper presents the loss of military aircraft with straightforward, factual language, balancing the tangible loss of equipment and personnel against political rhetoric regarding the adversary's defeat.
The United States is engaged in an active military conflict with Iran, resulting in the recent loss of two military aircraft and triggering ongoing search-and-rescue operations for missing crew.
“as the war escalates”
“Factual and regionally grounded”
A unique world view
Celebrates the Artemis II mission's proximity to the moon with a focus on the visual spectacle and historic nature of the event.
Here’s what David Jolly told potential Tampa voters
He offered a passionate defense of liberalism to long-suffering Democrats looking for hopeful signs.
Provides routine coverage of local political campaigning, focusing on a candidate's direct pitch to regional voters.
Bondi thrived on bad press — until she didn’t
Her firing Thursday ended an improbable political rise.
Offers an analytical post-mortem on the political career and recent firing of a local figure who rose to national prominence.
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