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Tampa Bay TimesFriday, 26 June 2026

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Venezuelans search rubble for survivors

The coastal region north of Caracas suffered some of the heaviest damage from two earthquakes. At least 188 are dead.

Megan Janetsky and Andry Rincón and Juan Pablo Arraez
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DeSantis: Alligator Alcatraz ‘fulfilled’ its role

Florida’s governor announced the immigration detention facility’s closure on Thursday.

Douglas Hanks and Churchill Ndonwie
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Clearwater City Council candidate loses an endorsement

The Garden Avenue fallout has stirred up campaign drama for Bianca Latvala, who is seeking Seat 4.

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Local groups in Tampa mobilize to help Venezuela

A relief effort was launched Thursday to collect nonperishable food and medicine.

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