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Hundreds of manatees starved in the Indian River Lagoon after the animals' main food source, seagrass, disappeared following decades of pollution. To trace the manatee die-off to its roots, Times reporters conducted a first-of-its-kind statewide analysis, pinpointing alarming levels of chemicals in nearly 1 in 4 waterways.
Rampant pollution caused manatees to starve. Florida waters are getting worse.
A first-of-its-kind Times analysis found dangerous contamination across the state.
Airlines cut capacity on Canada to Florida flights after Trump drama | Column
Airlines like Air Canada have cut seat capacity to U.S. and Florida airports, including several Tampa International Airport.
Tampa International Airport is among the Florida airports that saw a decrease in the number of airline seats on Canadian flights.
Several people saw Gulfport teen held captive. None told police, records say.
Steven Gress, left, and Michelle Brandes, right, are charged with first-degree murder in the February death of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette. St. Petersburg police say the teen was tortured by the couple for a week before she was killed. Her body has not been found.
A court document details horrifying circumstances cops say led to the death of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette. Two people are accused of her murder.
One year, $56 million to restore Tropicana Field. Best of luck with that
The concourse on the 100 level where aisleways into the bleachers are taped off with plastic to avoid rain entering the concourses at a roof-less Tropicana Field. The city has covered lighting, concessions and electronics as safely as possible.
John Romano | Legally, St. Pete has no choice but to repair the stadium. The devil is not just in the details, but the timeline and cost, too.
Men walk past destroyed homes and debris as they survey damage to other properties two days after the passage of Hurricane Ian, in Fort Myers Beach, on Sept. 30, 2022.
As the insurance crisis spiraled, did Florida bury consumer complaints?
Homeowners filed 52,000 complaints; 5.2% made it to regulators.
Could a return to its Clearwater roots save Hooters?
The Original Hooters, at 2800 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. in Clearwater, is seen on Jan. 15, 2020. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times (2020) ]
The chain’s co-founder plans to salvage over 100 struggling restaurants. Will it work?
USF cheerleaders’ viral video showcases incredible skill
In this still from their viral video, Ashlyn Pinner and Brandon Gray stand together after competing at the Sunshine Stunt Battle on March 29, 2025 in Wesley Chapel.
Millions are seeing why the University of South Florida’s coed team won a recent championship.
There’s a reason Rays games sound different at Steinbrenner Field
Fans pack the stands ahead of first pitch at Steinbrenner Field for the season opener.
Tales | With the move outside, the playlist was refreshed with an emphasis on more recent and upbeat songs, and fans have responded.

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Gators top SEC rival Auburn in Final Four to advance to title game
Earlier today• Gators
Florida guard Will Richard celebrates after the Gators' win over Auburn during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four on Saturday in San Antonio.
Lightning clinch playoff berth, then sputter in shootout loss to Sabres
Earlier today• Lightning
Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson, seen here last month, helps the team salvage a point in Saturday's shootout loss at Buffalo.
Rays tease, but you know how it ends at Rangers
Earlier today• Rays
Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley has a tough day from the start, with a 26-pitch first inning before rebounding somewhat against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
Why is this UConn team so scary? It starts with a 3-headed monster
Yesterday• Sports
UConn standouts Sarah Strong (21), Paige Bueckers (5) and Azzi Fudd (35) celebrate from the benc in the final minutes of their team's 85-51 rout of UCLA in Friday night's national semifinals at Amalie Arena.
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We need more Florida term limits, not fewer | Letters
4 hours ago• Opinion
Should U.S. Congress and more Florida elected officials face term limits?
Let Florida workers access their money on their own terms | Column
April 4• Opinion
Florida workers need access to their money when they need it, not on someone else's schedule.
Florida regulations hold back solutions to climate change  | Column
April 4• Opinion
Many Florida cities will need to find innovative ways to deal with the effects of climate change like sunny day flooding.
Florida’s property insurance market is on the right track | Column
April 4• Opinion
Remnants of damaged homes and flooded vehicles on Fort Myers Beach in 2022 after Hurricane Ian came ashore.
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USF St. Petersburg researchers first to identify viruses in red tide
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New Environment Hub underscores commitment to impact journalism
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Why does this Florida city smell funny? A $270k study aims to find out.
1 hour ago• Florida
Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say
2 hours ago• Business
We need more Florida term limits, not fewer | Letters
4 hours ago• Opinion
Lightning clinch playoff berth, then sputter in shootout loss to Sabres
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Pair of firsts for 2 Sun players as Tampa Bay shuts out Fort Lauderdale
Earlier today• Outdoors
Rays tease, but you know how it ends at Rangers
Earlier today• Rays
Gators top SEC rival Auburn in Final Four to advance to title game
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Hundreds of manatees starved in the Indian River Lagoon after the animals' main food source, seagrass, disappeared following decades of pollution. To trace the manatee die-off to its roots, Times reporters conducted a first-of-its-kind statewide analysis, pinpointing alarming levels of chemicals in nearly 1 in 4 waterways.
Rampant pollution caused manatees to starve. Florida waters are getting worse.
A first-of-its-kind Times analysis found dangerous contamination across the state.
Airlines like Air Canada have cut seat capacity to U.S. and Florida airports, including several Tampa International Airport.
Airlines cut capacity on Canada to Florida flights after Trump drama | Column
Israel, 5, front, wears a face shield over his mask in a kindergarten classroom, where students are seated at a social distance and a student is tuning in via Zoom on the first day of school at Hillel Academy in Tampa on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The school's faculty planned a "Wizard of Oz" themed welcome to ease students into the new precautions in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Students had their temperatures checked and were asked to wear masks and apply hand sanitizer before entering the school.
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Heather Wendt, 55, sits on stairs, which remain in disrepair in the wake of Hurricane Helene, leading to the second floor of her home at 115 Florida Blvd on Friday, Feb 21, 2025, in Crystal Beach.
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