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Turnout during the midterms is typically much lower than in years when presidential candidates are on the ballot. But Pasco Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley said the irony is that it should be “flip-flopped.” “Everyone gets all excited when the president’s on the ballot,” Corley said. “Well, I think the real action (is) at the local level, quite honestly.” Corley said the midterms focus more on state and local offices, where the races have a greater impact on people.

Tampa General Hospital president and CEO John Couris Thursday officially signed the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Brooke Rollins, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary, attended a media event to mark the occasion at the institution’s Davis Islands campus.

967 Pine Hill Road, Palm Harbor. Photo: Homes.com. A two-story residence with 5,708 square feet of living space at 967 Pine Hill Road, Palm Harbor has listed for $1.8 million. Built in 1981, it offers six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and one half-bath. The 4,302-square-foot main level features a formal living room and a family room, both with custom fireplaces, and two bonus rooms suitable as offices, media rooms or additional guest rooms.

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Vice President, Community Outreach Officer “Jose's deep roots in the Tampa Bay community and his relationship-driven approach make him an exceptional addition to our team. He has built a reputation for connecting people, supporting organizations, and creating opportunities that strengthen the communities he serves.

July 17, 2026 - The City of St. Petersburg has scheduled a series of water conservation webinars through December to educate residents on "practical, effective ways to save water and create more sustainable home landscapes," according to a prepared statement. Topics include "Drought Tolerant Plants for Local Landscapes" and "Understanding the Current Water Use Restrictions in St. Pete." Registration is required. To learn more, visit this link. More Zaps Frontpage

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It’s barely half over, but at this point it looks, theatrically speaking, like 2026 might be remembered as The Year of Cody Farkas. The Pasco County actor, singer and dancer didn’t exactly appear out of nowhere; he’s performed with Stageworks, the Off-Central and the USF theatre company, as well as Sarasota’s West Coast Black Theatre Troupe.

A proposal to build what would be Pinellas County’s first artificial intelligence data center has prompted Pinellas Park officials to ask a question they say the city’s zoning code can’t yet answer. How should AI data centers fit into the city? On July 21, the Pinellas Park City Council will consider the first reading of on new data centers, giving staff time to study the rapidly emerging industry before writing regulations governing where the facilities belong and how they should be reviewed.