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Olympian Alysa Liu has also inspired fans off the ice — in the hair salon The gold medal-winning figure skater came to the Milano Cortina winter games with a distinctive "raccoon" hairstyle — alternating rings of dark and light hair. Now, fans are following her lead.

The gold medal-winning figure skater came to the Milano Cortina winter games with a distinctive "raccoon" hairstyle — alternating rings of dark and light hair. Now, fans are following her lead.

Florida Senate bill requires candidate stock disclosures, clears path for redistricting and more Florida senators approved a bill that would require stock trading disclosures for federal candidates, dual citizen disclosure for all candidates and adjust election timelines ahead of possible redistr...

Florida senators approved a bill that would require stock trading disclosures for federal candidates, dual citizen disclosure for all candidates and adjust election timelines ahead of possible redistricting.

Tampa International Airport is rolling out new upgrades to help alleviate congestion ahead of spring break.

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As the Tampa Theatre nears 100, it’s getting a facelift The main auditorium will be closed starting March 10 through September, though programming will continue next door in the micro-cinema.

The main auditorium will be closed starting March 10 through September, though programming will continue next door in the micro-cinema.

Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to provide $24 million toward the Fletcher District, a mixed-use destination for students, faculty and staff.

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In Tampa, Hegseth gets update on Iran war at CENTCOM, says 'we set the tempo' Sec. Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is solely controlling the timeline of activities in Iran and will do so “as long as it takes to ensure the United States of America achieves” its objectives.

Sec. Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is solely controlling the timeline of activities in Iran and will do so “as long as it takes to ensure the United States of America achieves” its objectives.

In Tampa, Hegseth gets update on Iran war at CENTCOM, says 'we set the tempo' Sec. Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is solely controlling the timeline of activities in Iran and will do so “as long as it takes to ensure the United States of America achieves” its objectives.

Said Hegseth: “We set the tempo. We set the timeline led by the commander on the ground.”

Hot takes before breakfast: Morning radio’s Miguel and Holly on food, Florida and friendship Miguel Fuller and Holly O’Connor are the real-life best friends behind "The Miguel and Holly Show" on Tampa Bay’s Mix 1007. FM. Now they’re back in the Tampa Bay, with a renewed love of all things Flo...

This week on "The Zest Podcast," they've got a popular morning radio show and a lot of hot takes about food. Miguel Fuller and Holly O'Connor of The Miguel and Holly Show weigh in on everything from Cuban sandwiches to air fryers.

Jolt for Lakeland residents, bill deletion, response to Welch, risky med cuts, women take field Lakeland residents face higher electric bills, while a Senate bill transferring USF Sarasota-Manatee land to New College vanishes — leaving both energy costs and campus plans in uncertainty.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we talk about why Lakeland residents' electric bills are increasing starting April 1 and more.

I had so much fun going out with Gabby on this story. Click through for my photos, and her fabulous interview. And if you think the interview is funny, wait until my reel posts Sunday!

Gabby goes full on weed-eating DoorDash reviewer!

In Florida, Robin Greenfield says he's been living off preserved car-killed deer, salt from the ocean and citrus picked from public parks as part of his pledge to only eat foraged food for a year.

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Dalí Museum announces a $65 million expansion The approximately 35,000-square-foot expansion will be on the south side of the current museum building on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront.

The Dalí Museum has announced plans for a $65 million expansion, with a proposed opening date of 2028.

A Tampa mental health provider says anti-LGBTQ+ bill proposals - even when they don't pass - impact the mental health of queer and transgender Floridians.

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On "Florida Matters Live & Local," St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch took listeners' calls and addressed several topics, including the redevelopment of the historic Gas Plant District.

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Federal judge blocks DeSantis' foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups The governor’s order targeted the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood. CAIR and other civil rights groups sued DeSantis in December, shortly after the executive ord...

A federal judge temporarily blocked the enforcement on Wednesday of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations.

St. Pete mayor looks ahead, nonprofits and citizenship checks, Jackson House rebirth "Florida Matters Live & Local" sits down with Mayor Ken Welch, examines how immigration verification rules would reshape local services in Manatee County, and explores efforts to restore a historic Ta...

"Florida Matters Live & Local" sits down with Mayor Ken Welch, examines how immigration verification rules would reshape local services in Manatee County, and explores efforts to restore a historic Tampa landmark.

Plastics are ever-present in our society. And they don't decompose, but become tiny particles called microplastics. And those have been found everywhere. Now, they're being found in some unexpected places.

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Safety improvements in Tampa's Ybor City are underway following a November car crash that killed four people.

The first step includes repaving a portion of Seventh Avenue from Nebraska Avenue to Nuccio Parkway.

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Business paints over Louis Armstrong mural in The Deuces neighborhood The current leaseholder is Jay Que’s on the Deuces. The club owner said Tuesday he has big plans for the now all-white wall.

The current leaseholder is Jay Que’s on the Deuces. The club owner said Tuesday he has big plans for the now all-white wall.

Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby offered new assurances about taxpayer risk during the first of three planned public meetings on building a ballpark-anchored development on Hillsborough College land.

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Army reservist from Polk County among 6 U.S. troops killed in Iran War The Pentagon identified Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven and three other American soldiers who died after a drone strike in Kuwait.

One of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war was identified Tuesday as Capt. Cody A. Khork, a decorated, 17-year military veteran from Polk County.

Lessons in school change, Tampa's role in Iran, a new teen curfew, postpartum psychosis "Live & Local" jumps into four controversial issues: school closures in Pinellas, war planning at MacDill, the new teen curfew in Palmetto and treatment gaps for maternal mental health.

"Florida Matters Live & Local" jumps into four controversial issues: school closures in Pinellas, war planning at MacDill, the new teen curfew in Palmetto and treatment gaps for maternal mental health.

The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's office published a digital tool to help taxpayers "see the numbers," as lawmakers consider measures to reduce or eliminate property taxes in the state.

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On "Florida Matters Live & Local," a University of South Florida expert on the Middle East provides perspective on the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, how current circumstances differ from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for now and more.

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The historic Jackson Rooming House might finally be getting renovated after decades of disrepair.

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Florida public universities to pause hiring new H-1B workers until end of the year State officials say they will try to root out abuses in the H-1B program during the moratorium, but can make exceptions if they find a critical need for workers.

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state's university system, approved a freeze on Monday, putting a pause on hiring new faculty through the federal H-1B program until Jan. 5, 2027.

Public meetings set for Rays to share 'vision' and get input on ballpark project Representatives from the team and Hillsborough College will attend the community sessions. The first of three is scheduled Tuesday at the Dale Mabry campus, with more to be announced.

The first of three is scheduled for Tuesday at the Dale Mabry campus, with more to be announced.

The Iran attack's many layers, fight for student journalists, Legislature at the stretch University of South Florida Middle East specialist Arman Mahmoudian weigh in on the bombings in Iran and retaliatory strikes.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss the airstrikes in Iran, hear from student journalists in Sarasota who fought to publish reporting and more.

Meet students Jose and Hernan. They are among thousands impacted by the rollback of what some immigrant advocates call "tuition equity" laws.

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On "The Florida Roundup," we discussed changes to NASA's Artemis plans and more with reporter Brendan Byrne and UCF's associate provost for space commercialization and strategy, Greg Autry.

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