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In Fort Myers Beach, residents are still in the throes of Hurricane Ian recovery. Debris pickup. Repairs. Insurance headaches. And now, a new hurdle: The gutting thought of a looming hurricane season. tampabay.com/hurricane/2023…

Health groups fear thousands of children still eligible for Medicaid will be kicked off the program as the state continues its first purge of rolls since the start of the pandemic. Georgetown Center for Children and Families Florida Department of Children and Families Florida Covering Kids and Families Florida Health Justice Project Florida Policy Institute tampabay.com/news/health/20…

Federal judge orders that three of seven parents that challenged Florida's ban on medical care for transgender youth can access care for their children while the overall legal challenge continues. Via Sam Ogozalek and Romy Ellenbogen tampabay.com/news/health/20…

An overhaul of Drew Street will go forward without a proposed trial run despite a late request this week from several City Council members. Some called the proposal a last-minute attempt to derail the project amid pressure from the business community. tampabay.com/news/clearwate…

Man bites man sure sounds like a story. Did we mention the flesh-eating bacteria? Tampa Bay Times tampabay.com/news/health/20…

What a great story by John Romano … this will make you feel good about people. Tampa Bay Rays #RaysUp tampabay.com/sports/rays/20…

We drive past crash scenes, numbed to their frequency. We see the debris, the tow trucks. Maybe later, a memorial. In an average week, there are 8 fatal crashes in metro Tampa. Here's a close look at one of those weeks—average, deadly & devastating: tampabay.com/news/transport…

A deep dive into how Mayor Castor's driver was involved in the arrest of the political player formerly known as Gio Fucarino. The city has omitted some crucial texts and emails from my public records request, but we are pushing to free that information. tampabay.com/news/tampa/202…

A shortage of a Mexican chili pepper continues to hinder production of a major brand of sriracha hot sauce, driving prices through the roof just one year after the manufacturer abruptly halted production, and researchers believe climate change is to blame. trib.al/eJVJn1D

I had the privilege to interview Paul Reubens about his not inconsiderable role in making the 40th year reunion for the Sarasota High School class of ’70 the first to be integrated. He attended the school in 1967 when it first accepted Black students. tampabay.com/news/nation-wo…

The $261 million damages awarded in the Take Care of Maya case amount to almost half of the annual revenue of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. And under state law, the $50 million in punitive damages cannot be covered by insurance. Tampa Bay Times tampabay.com/news/health/20…

NEW: Four endangered Florida panthers have been hit and killed by vehicles over the past week, according to wildlife experts It's the deadliest span since September 2021, when three panthers were hit and killed on the same day Read more Tampa Bay Times: tampabay.com/news/environme…

I gladly gave up on this space many months ago, but I return to belatedly share my first byline in a while: Retraining a Thoroughbred after his unsuccessful racing career may be one of the most fulfilling things I've ever done. 🏇 tampabay.com/news/florida/2…

There are some changes happening to how we share our business coverage with readers in 2024. But don't worry, we're still committed to publishing the most robust offering of business news in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Times

Publix overtook CVS to become Florida's second-biggest dispenser of opioids in 2019, according to DEA data. But while Florida sued CVS and others over their role in the opioid crisis, it has not included Publix in any legal action. w/Ian Hodgson tampabay.com/news/florida-p…

In Tampa Bay's already costly and competitive market, corporate investors have bought thousands of homes. We found entire blocks owned by companies linked to Wall Street and private equity. From me + Rebecca Liebson, Part 1 of our series: tampabay.com/news/real-esta… via Tampa Bay Times

I’m STUNNED they have not closed the Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa Bay. This was the live look at 3:21 with the chop from #HurricaneHelene Please stay off the bridge!

As #HurricaneHelene continues, the AquaFence at TGH stands firm. The water-impermeable barrier is designed to withstand storm surge up to 15 feet. It has worked through multiple rain events to prevent storm waters from impacting hospital operations. #WeAreTGH #StormWatch

This one hits close to home. From the mayor: “The price of repairs may mean we lose our character. There will be a different kind of people who can afford to live here, moving forward. I think this one was it. The turning point. I hope I’m wrong.” tampabay.com/hurricane/2024…

So heartbroken to see the aftermath in Lake Lure. </3