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Tampa Bay TimesThursday, 2 July 2026

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Team picked to redevelop Trop land

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s staff informed council members and the bidders that he chose a proposal by local investor Blake Investment Partners.

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Once again, one for the record books

Relentless heat landed some spots in the top five warmest Junes on record.

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Tampa Bay districts earn record grades

All three counties in the area earned A’s, with no schools receiving an F.

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DeSantis labels groups terrorist organizations

His office drafted the law, which gives the state authority to designate them.

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