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• Florida DOGE bill passes state House

  18-04-2025 14:46 via baynews9.com
  
  It has been referred to the Senate Rules committee for scheduling.
  
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• NASA and SpaceX prepare for 32nd resupply mission to ISS

  18-04-2025 13:40 via baynews9.com
  
  The Falcon 9 is scheduled to take off in an instantaneous launch from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
  
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• Bartow football coach facing charges of lewd behavior toward student

  18-04-2025 12:25 via baynews9.com
  
  According to the Polk Sheriff’s Office, Tyler Eden engaged in sexual talk with at least one student and unzipped a hoodie jacket of a female student.
  
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• Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

  18-04-2025 11:36 via baynews9.com
  
  Officials say power has been restored to 98.8% of customers.
  
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• Victims injured in FSU mass shooting continue to recover physically and emotionally

  18-04-2025 11:12 via baynews9.com
  
  Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare says two patients are expected to be discharged Friday.
  
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• Victims injured in FSU mass shooting begin to recover physically and emotionally

  18-04-2025 11:12 via baynews9.com
  
  Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare says two patients are expected to be discharged Friday.
  
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• Rubio says U.S. will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days

  18-04-2025 11:04 via baynews9.com
  
  Rubio spoke in Paris after landmark talks among U.S., Ukrainian and European officials.
  
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• Officials: Leon County deputy’s son in custody after Florida State shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 injured

  18-04-2025 09:23 via baynews9.com
  
  Officials say that 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner was the shooter.
  
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• FSU vigil Friday to honor shooting victims, other university campuses stepping up security and proposal to raise Florida highway speed limit

  18-04-2025 08:59 via baynews9.com
  
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• Other campuses stepping up security in wake of FSU shooting

  18-04-2025 08:41 via baynews9.com
  
  After Thursday’s fatal shooting at Florida State, other universities are stepping up on-campus security, including in the Bay area.
  
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• Officials: Deputy’s son in custody after Florida State shooting leaves 2 dead

  18-04-2025 07:24 via baynews9.com
  
  Officials say that 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner was the shooter.
  
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• Shooting victims identified as FSU students and faculty mourn

  18-04-2025 06:21 via baynews9.com
  
  The names of the victims were released Friday before a planned vigil in front of the school's Unconquered Statue.
  
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• U.S. has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in several states. Here's what you should know

  18-04-2025 05:00 via baynews9.com
  
  Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
  
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• FSU reports active shooter in area of school student union

  17-04-2025 14:42 via baynews9.com
  
  Officials at Florida State have posted about an "active shooter" on campus.
  
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• Lee Corso to step down from 'College GameDay' after nearly 40 years

  17-04-2025 12:16 via baynews9.com
  
  Corso became famous for picking games by dressing like a school's mascot, donning the headgear of the team he predicted to win.
  
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• Online disruptions end Hope Florida meeting amid probe into political donations of $10 million

  17-04-2025 09:31 via baynews9.com
  
  The board of directors intended to discuss the state of the organization, its finances, public records, and public meeting laws.
  
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• Hope Florida to hold public meeting Thursday amid a probe into political donations of $10 million

  17-04-2025 09:31 via baynews9.com
  
  The board of directors will discuss the state of the organization, its finances, public records, and public meeting laws at 10 a.m.
  
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• Newly appointed Haitian Consulate hosts town hall in Tampa

  17-04-2025 09:08 via baynews9.com
  This meeting follows a judge blocking plans to terminate the legal status of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela on April 24.
  
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• Pasco Hope sees residents move into permanent housing

  17-04-2025 08:57 via baynews9.com
  Uryana Gonzalez Montijo is one resident getting ready to move into permanent housing.
  
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• Hope Florida donations probe, Cross Bay Ferry ending reaction and Manatee EMS wants to expand traffic light technology

  17-04-2025 08:55 via baynews9.com
  
  Here's the news and weather to start your day.
  
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• Hope Florida to hold meeting today amid probe into donations

  17-04-2025 08:33 via baynews9.com
  
  The board of directors of Hope Florida will discuss the state of the organization, its finances, public records, and public meeting laws today.
  
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• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes a new president, new world and new colony of meerkats

  17-04-2025 07:54 via baynews9.com
  
  Through a $37 million investment, the park is getting a new realm, a new meerkat habitat, new costumes and more.
  
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• "It's so quintessential Florida" passengers react to end of Cross Bay Ferry contract

  17-04-2025 07:34 via baynews9.com
  
  The Cross Bay ferry service was scheduled to operate on a year-round schedule, ending Sept. 30. Service will now end April 30.
  
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• 2 people killed in FSU shooting; Police identify suspect as deputy's son

  17-04-2025 06:57 via baynews9.com
  
  Police say the people killed in the shooting were not students.
  
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• At least 6 injured, suspect reportedly captured after FSU active shooting

  17-04-2025 06:20 via baynews9.com
  
  One person is in critical condition.
  
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• Housing market stalls amid Trump tariff uncertainty

  17-04-2025 06:02 via baynews9.com
  More than 50% of Americans are canceling or delaying big-ticket purchases, according to a new Redfin-Ipsos survey.
  
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• Ukraine's future at center of talks in Paris with Rubio, Witkoff and top European officials

  17-04-2025 05:50 via baynews9.com
  It was first time since Trump's inauguration that top U.S., Ukrainian and European officials were at the same meeting to discuss an end to the war.
  
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• At least 6 hurt, 1 critical in active shooting at FSU Student Union

  17-04-2025 05:27 via baynews9.com
  The first reports were sent by the school just after noon Thursday, warning students to shelter in place and to stay away from doors.
  
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• Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell, saying he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates

  17-04-2025 05:09 via baynews9.com
  Earlier Thursday, the president posted on his social media site that "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough!"
  
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• Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

  17-04-2025 04:44 via baynews9.com
  The planet in question is known as K2-18b, 124 lights years away.
  
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• Disney World offers hotel discounts to Disney+ subscribers

  17-04-2025 04:37 via baynews9.com
  
  Disney+ subscribers can get savings on rooms at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, starting from $99 per night, officials said.
  
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• Suspect in custody after FSU reports active shooter in area of school student union

  17-04-2025 03:07 via baynews9.com
  
  Officials at Florida State have posted about an "active shooter" on campus.
  
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• As dry season continues, Polk County the latest to issue burn ban

  16-04-2025 14:42 via baynews9.com
  
  As the dry season continues across the Bay area, more counties are issuing burn bans. Polk County is the latest to issue a ban.
  
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• Hillsborough County terminates contract with Cross Bay Ferry

  16-04-2025 13:32 via baynews9.com
  
  The service that runs between Tampa and St. Pete’s downtowns will end at the end of this month.
  
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• Hillsborough officials kick off neighborhood flood mitigation meetings

  16-04-2025 11:38 via baynews9.com
  
  Hillsborough County opened its series of meetings regarding its handling of flood prone areas during last year’s storms.
  
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• Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

  16-04-2025 10:56 via baynews9.com
  
  The lawsuit follows weeks of feuding between the administration and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills that has led to threats to cut off federal funding.
  
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• Full Episode: Florida House passes school cell phone ban, Hope Florida director resigns and disputes continue over Trump's deportation plans

  16-04-2025 10:00 via baynews9.com
  Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
  
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• 'Ball for All' soccer program in Pinellas County aims to be inclusive for all children

  16-04-2025 09:20 via baynews9.com
  Jennifer Beasley said there aren’t many programs she knows of that both her son Davis, who has autism, and her daughter Caroline can participate in.
  
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• Future of Cross Bay Ferry, red light cameras in Bartow and Tampa shrimpers hopeful tariffs have positive impact

  16-04-2025 08:54 via baynews9.com
  
  Here's the news and weather to start your day.
  
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• Bartow set to launch red-light camera program this month

  16-04-2025 07:37 via baynews9.com
  
  While some residents look forward to the red-light cameras, others call the program excessive.
  
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• Cross Bay Ferry's immediate future to be decided today

  16-04-2025 07:35 via baynews9.com
  
  The service that runs between Tampa and St. Pete’s downtowns could end if commissioners vote to end the deal with the ferry operator.
  
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• Cross Bay Ferry’s immediate future to be decided on Wednesday

  16-04-2025 07:35 via baynews9.com
  The service that runs between Tampa and St. Pete’s downtowns could end if commissioners vote to end the deal with the ferry operator.
  
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• Volusia Fire Rescue working to contain a 270-acre wildfire near New Smyrna Beach

  16-04-2025 05:10 via baynews9.com
  
  Volusia County Fire Chief Joe King said a powerline might have sparked the fire.
  
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• Hope Florida's executive director resigns, Hillsborough ends Cross Bay Ferry contract and burn ban issued for Polk County

  16-04-2025 04:32 via baynews9.com
  Here's what you need to know to start your evening.
  
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• Beloved Clearwater restaurant reopens following closure from hurricanes

  16-04-2025 04:25 via baynews9.com
  Capogna's has been around for over 50 years, and many thought after the hurricanes that it would be closed for good. But their doors are back open.
  
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• Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves

  16-04-2025 03:57 via baynews9.com
  The Fed chairman said Trump's tariffs are "significantly larger than anticipated" and will likely result in higher inflation and slower growth.
  
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• New Universal Helios Grand Hotel welcomes its first guests

  16-04-2025 03:35 via baynews9.com
  The 500-room hotel overlooks Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe.
  
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• Hope Florida to hold meeting amid probe into donations

  16-04-2025 03:31 via baynews9.com
  Hope Florida has come under fire after donating state settlement money to groups that transferred it into the fight against recreational marijuana.
  
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• Another Strong Showing to Round Out Q1/25 with 425 New U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects

  15-04-2025 14:05 via floridanewswire.com
  JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the March 2025 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. Research confirms 147 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The company monitors planned industrial capital investments across North America, encompassing facility expansions, new factory builds, and major equipment upgrades.Image caption: 425 New Industrial Manufacturing Pla
  
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• Bregman, Duran and the Red Sox beat the Rays 7-4

  15-04-2025 13:57 via baynews9.com
  Alex Bregman and Jarren Duran lead the Red Sox past the Rays 7-4
  
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