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Stephanie Johnsen, right, touches her son Gavin's head while speaking with Vanessa Lopez, a registered behavioral technician at the Autism Collier Charter School on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Johnsen is a cofounder and board member of the school. She was inspired to help other families while raising autistic twins.
Hope Florida led disabled people to dead ends as state misused $10M
After leaked grand jury report, 10 people from the disability community tell the Times they’re outraged that leaders steered Medicaid money to politics.
After building nuclear weapons in Florida, they fought cancer. Now they fight red tape
Elton Scott shows the scar down his arm from bone cancer as he is pictured at his home on Wednesday in St. Petersburg. Scott worked as a machinist at a plant in Largo that built nuclear weapons parts and is among many of the former workers who've had health problems.
Former nuclear weapons plant staffers testified in Tampa about the years they’ve waited for long-promised financial help.
As dengue cases rise, Clearwater releases mosquitofish in local lakes
The city of Clearwater released 2,000 mosquitofish into Prospect Lake on Friday morning, which will help combat rising cases of dengue fever in Tampa Bay.
Pinellas County on Thursday declared a local state of emergency over the tropical disease.
Pasco voters to decide fate of school tax boosting teacher, employee pay
Principals JoAnne Glenn and Jessica Schultz, and School Board member Colleen Beaudoin, wave signs in Land O'Lakes in support of the school district's 2022 property tax referendum. The district seeks renewal of the tax in November.
This year, 5% also would go toward school security.
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks for an open receiver while being pressured by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the second quarter Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
See images as Bucs seek 1st win of season against Vikings in Tampa
Photo gallery | Tampa Bay falls into a quick 10-point hole and trails by one in the fourth quarter.
Could robots soon deliver food in St. Pete? City Council wants to explore
An Uber Eats food delivery robot crosses a street during a demonstration in Tokyo on March 5, 2024. The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously voted this month to explore autonomous food delivery services similar to the Uber Eats robots.
Deborah Figgs-Sanders brought the item to the council this month after seeing the robots in action during a recent trip.
Pinellas increases beach parking fees; Hillsborough plans animal shelter
Fort De Soto is one of three Pinellas beach parks that will see an increased parking fee this upcoming year.
Both county governments took initial steps to prepare for a reduction in property tax revenue should Florida voters approve it.
How to get tickets for this year’s Top Restaurants event
Drinks are served at the Top Restaurants party in 2025.
The November event will be our biggest yet. Here’s what you need to know.

SPORTS

See images as Bucs seek 1st win of season against Vikings in Tampa
• Bucs
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks for an open receiver while being pressured by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) during the second quarter Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Rays lose finale as Phillies clinch playoff spot, but still gained much
• Tampa Bay Rays
Rays starter Nick Martinez had an abbreviated outing Sunday in Philadelphia, leaving in the third inning after throwing 50 pitches, having allowed seven hits and four runs.
Latest round of cuts puts Lightning’s season-opening roster into focus
• Lightning
Conor Geekie, shown celebrating a goal Thursday against the Panthers, took advantage of injuries to presumably earn a spot on the Lightning's opening-night roster.
Florida rides 24-point win over Ole Miss to No. 8 ranking in AP Top 25
• Gators
From left, Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III, cornerback Javion Toombs, running back Jadan Baugh and wide receiver Dallas Wilson celebrate after Saturday's win over Ole Miss in Gainesville.
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VIEWPOINTS

Candidate and ballot measure recommendations for the Nov. 3 election
• Viewpoints
“I Voted” stickers wait to be affixed to shirts and coats at a polling site inside Unity Unitarian Church on Portland Avenue in St. Paul, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
For the economy’s sake, we need more immigrants, not fewer | Letters
• Letters to the Editor
Detainees at the Florida immigration detention center known as“ Alligator Alcatraz” photographed in January 2026.
Candidate recommendations: St. Petersburg City Council
• Viewpoints
An aerial drone view of Tropicana Field as panel installation continues on the stadium’s roof as the Tampa Bay Rays plan their 2026 season on Nov. 5 in St. Petersburg. The Trop is pictured with the interstate and the dirt parking lot in the foreground from 20th St. S. near 4th Ave S. looking east towards downtown St. Petersburg.
Candidate recommendations: St. Petersburg mayor
• Viewpoints
Charlie Crist (left) faces Ken Welch in the runoff election for St. Petersburg mayor.
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POLITICS

Pasco voters to decide fate of school tax boosting teacher, employee pay
• Education
Principals JoAnne Glenn and Jessica Schultz, and School Board member Colleen Beaudoin, wave signs in Land O'Lakes in support of the school district's 2022 property tax referendum. The district seeks renewal of the tax in November.
Fact-checking claims about Jolly’s proposal for Florida homeowners insurance
• Elections
This satellite image provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida on Oct. 9, 2024.
Inside Angie Nixon’s bid for the US Senate in Florida
• Elections
Angie Nixon, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, addresses supporters during a rally at Bethel Community Baptist Church in St. Petersburg on Sept. 8.
Trump announces Florida rallies to boost Byron Donalds
• Elections
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, speaks as he announces Florida State Sen. Bryan Ávila as his running mate in his campaign for governor at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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FOOD HUB

New charcuterie shop brings handcrafted boards to Largo
• Food
A new charcuterie franchise, Graze Craze, has opened on East Bay Drive in Largo.
Popular Indian Rocks Beach bar closes to make way for rebuild
• Food News
Monstah Lobstah IRB, formerly known as JD's Restaurant & Lounge, closed Sept. 7 to make way for a new multistory restaurant with a rooftop bar. The owners, the Loder family, said in a social media post that the aging building will be torn down.
Could robots soon deliver food in St. Pete? City Council wants to explore
• St. Petersburg
An Uber Eats food delivery robot crosses a street during a demonstration in Tokyo on March 5, 2024. The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously voted this month to explore autonomous food delivery services similar to the Uber Eats robots.
From a turquoise trailer in Tampa, you can find authentic French crepes
• Food
The little turqouise trailer, Creperie de France, located in Seminole Heights, Tampa at the corner of East Hillsborough and North Central Avenues in a Mobil gas station parking lot. The spot opened in September and serves buckwheat flour crepes from the owner's native Brittany.
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Hillsborough’s foster care agency promised to keep families together. It separated hundreds off the books.
Hillsborough’s foster agency celebrates keeping families intact. It separated hundreds off the books
The agency says temporary arrangements spare children from foster care. But families are swept into a labyrinth they struggle to escape.
Elton Scott shows the scar down his arm from bone cancer as he is pictured at his home on Wednesday in St. Petersburg. Scott worked as a machinist at a plant in Largo that built nuclear weapons parts and is among many of the former workers who've had health problems.
After building nuclear weapons in Florida, they fought cancer. Now they fight red tape
David Jolly, left, the Democrat running for Florida governor, and GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, right, have said they won't debate their opponents this cycle. Political onlookers argue debates have become less essential — and riskier — for candidates.
Is the era of political debates over in Florida?
There are three statewide amendments on Floridians' ballots this November.
All 3 Florida amendments on the 2026 ballot, explained
Stephanie Johnsen, right, touches her son Gavin's head while speaking with Vanessa Lopez, a registered behavioral technician at the Autism Collier Charter School on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Johnsen is a cofounder and board member of the school. She was inspired to help other families while raising autistic twins.
Hope Florida led disabled people to dead ends as state misused $10M

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