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Elections

Political experts say Latino vote needed to win Florida, but new support may be hard to get

Education

Hillsborough school leaders promise to keep electives, but parents fear cuts amid budget troubles

Part of the problem in the district is a major deficit in part due to less state funding and more than 7,300 students unaccounted for during the pandemic.
Florida

Here's why advocates are registering felons to vote even after court ruling didn't go in their favor

Some big names are pumping big money into helping people pay off fines and fees associated with their sentences.
Politics

As DeSantis targets cities that 'defund' police, no cuts planned for Tampa, St. Pete departments

The St. Petersburg police department’s budget is actually increasing, says a spokesperson, due to the addition of officer-worn body cameras.
National Politics

'There's something to fight for': High voter turnout expected amid Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump's nomination will shape the court for decades. That alone will bring out voters who might not have wanted to cast their ballot on Nov. 3.
Education

Salary talks for Hillsborough's most experienced teachers don't look promising, leaders say

The state promised millions of dollars for new teachers, but there might not be much left for experienced educators, union leaders say.
Coronavirus

Bolts and bars: It's the first weekend bars are reopened and owners want to keep customers, Lightning fans safe

So far, there have been no cited violations by bars in either St. Pete or Tampa.
Coronavirus

Bolts and bars: It's the first weekend bars are reopened and owners want to keep customers and Lightning fans safe

So far, there have been no cited violations by bars in either St. Pete or Tampa.
10Investigates

Despite need for convalescent plasma, some donors turned away because of sexual orientation

10 Investigates looked into how blood and plasma donations are tested to find out why there are still restrictions on LGBTQ men donating.
10Investigates

Despite need for convalescent plasma, some donors turned away because of sexual orientation

10 Investigates looked into how blood and plasma donations are tested to find out why there are still restrictions on LGBTQ men donating.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 survivors are dealing with chronic illnesses and doctors do not know when, or if, they will go away

Survivors with long-term side effects are called 'long haulers' and have been dealing with medical issues since their COVID diagnosis.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 survivors are dealing with chronic illnesses and doctors do not know when, or if, they will go away

Survivors with long-term side effects are called 'long haulers' and have been dealing with medical issues since their COVID diagnosis.

Middle school teacher arrested, accused of sending explicit messages to 13-year-old

Family of Don Lewis sues Carole Baskin for defamation

10 Weather: Feeling nice and more comfortable through mid-week

Your tropical update for Sept. 23, 2020

USF Football pauses on-field activities pending results of COVID-19 testing and contact tracing

Lightning look to take Stanley Cup Final lead in Game 3

Watch live: Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorial service at Supreme Court

Middle school teacher arrested, accused of sending explicit messages to 13-year-old

Tampa Bay and Sarasota's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Tampa Bay and Sarasota, FL | WTSP.com

Political experts say Latino vote needed to win Florida, but new support may be hard to get

Hillsborough school leaders promise to keep electives, but parents fear cuts amid budget troubles

Here's why advocates are registering felons to vote even after court ruling didn't go in their favor

As DeSantis targets cities that 'defund' police, no cuts planned for Tampa, St. Pete departments

'There's something to fight for': High voter turnout expected amid Supreme Court decision

Salary talks for Hillsborough's most experienced teachers don't look promising, leaders say

Bolts and bars: It's the first weekend bars are reopened and owners want to keep customers, Lightning fans safe

Bolts and bars: It's the first weekend bars are reopened and owners want to keep customers and Lightning fans safe

Despite need for convalescent plasma, some donors turned away because of sexual orientation

Despite need for convalescent plasma, some donors turned away because of sexual orientation

COVID-19 survivors are dealing with chronic illnesses and doctors do not know when, or if, they will go away

COVID-19 survivors are dealing with chronic illnesses and doctors do not know when, or if, they will go away

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