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Tampa Bay TimesTuesday, 16 June 2026

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Property tax cut cost starts at $5B

Projections examine how the homestead proposal on the November ballot could impact local governments.

Gray Rohrer
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Opening Strait of Hormuz could take weeks, months

David Mchugh and Cathy Bussewitz
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Something unusual is going on between DeSantis, Republicans

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds took flak in Florida’s governor race last week. Gov. Ron DeSantis didn’t help things.

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In Chicago, a Tampa chef represents his hometown at the James Beard Awards

Bryce Bonsack of Rocca and Bar Terroir didn’t win Best Chef: South, but it was a memorable night nonetheless.

Michelle Stark

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