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tampabay28.com > news > region-pinellas > st-pete-city-leaders-speak-out-against-bill-that-could-impact-local-events

St. Pete city leaders speak out against bill that could impact local events

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (404+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. " A bill making its way through the state legislature is cracking down in diversity, equity and inclusion. Senate Bill 1134 passed through the Senate last week. It prohibits counties and cities from funding any events or activities related…...

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tampabay28.com > news > region-sarasota-manatee > do-you-know-this-pig-sarasota-police-looking-for-owner-of-nearly-100-pound-swine

Do you know this pig? Sarasota police looking for owner of nearly 100-pound swine

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (122+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. " There's a pig lost in the city and Sarasota Police Department (SPD) want to reconnect the four-legged animal with its owner. SPD announced via a Facebook post on Feb. 26 it received call Thursday night around 1:30 a.m. about a pig…...

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tampabay28.com > news > region-hillsborough > video-miniature-horse-on-the-loose-rescued-by-officials-in-ruskin-hcso

Video: Miniature horse on the loose rescued by officials in Ruskin: HCSO

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (151+ words) HCSO (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office) received a call reporting a miniature horse on the loose in Ruskin Tuesday night. Video: Miniature horse on the loose rescued by officials in Ruskin: HCSO - HCSO (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office) received a call reporting…...

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tampabay28.com > politics > health-care > federal-employees-file-complaint-against-trump-administrations-ban-on-gender-affirming-care

Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (388+ words) The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are affected by a new policy going into effect Thursday that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs. The complaint, filed…...

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tampabay28.com > news > local-news > i-team-investigates > 10-best-tampa-bay-28-i-team-stories-of-2025

10 best Tampa Bay 28 I-Team stories of 2025

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (367+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Throughout the year, the Tampa Bay 28 I-Team has brought you countless investigative pieces. From homeowners feuding with HOAs to a beekeeper fighting to get his beehives back, and drivers appealing school speed zone camera fines to a woman…...

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tampabay28.com > sports > jason-collins-first-openly-gay-active-nba-player-reveals-stage-4-brain-cancer-diagnosis

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, reveals stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (254+ words) Former NBA player Jason Collins has revealed he is battling stage 4 brain cancer. In an essay for ESPN, the 47-year-old said he has been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Collins said he…...

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tampabay28.com > news > region-pinellas > tampa-bay-28s-wendy-ryan-hosts-denim-and-diamonds-fundraiser-in-clearwater

Tampa Bay 28’s Wendy Ryan hosts Denim and Diamonds fundraiser in Clearwater

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (158+ words) CLEARWATER, Fla. " Tampa Bay 28 anchor Wendy Ryan helped lead a night of giving in Clearwater as the emcee for the Raising Relief Foundation's annual fundraiser. The nonprofit assists those in need, especially during natural disasters like the hurricanes that impacted…...

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tampabay28.com > news > region-hillsborough > beyond-the-rainbow-4-stories-of-love-resilience-and-year-round-allyship

Beyond the rainbow: 4 stories of love, resilience and year-round allyship

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (684+ words) In this Digital Original, Tampa Bay 28's Frances Lin spoke with four individuals whose year-round commitment to advocacy, education, and allyship keeps Pride alive long after the banners come down. When her son Chris came out at 16, Crystal Allen was…...

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tampabay28.com > news > region-pinellas > st-pete-pride-fundraises-for-events-next-year-after-tampa-pride-cancellation

St. Pete Pride fundraises for events next year after Tampa Pride cancellation

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (439+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. " St. Pete Pride is ramping up its fundraising efforts after Tampa Pride announced it is cancelling pride events for 2026. Chelsie Graddy works at the popcorn shop in St. Pete and supports St. Pete Pride. With over 30 kinds…...

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tampabay28.com > news > region-hillsborough > ybors-tampa-pride-parade-canceled-for-2026-due-to-funding-difficulties-tampa-pride

Ybor's Tampa Pride Parade canceled for 2026 due to funding difficulties: Tampa Pride

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (130+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Tampa Pride announced the 2026 Pride Parade has been canceled. On the Tampa Pride Facebook page, Tampa Pride said it will implement a one-year hiatus of the annual Tampa Pride Festival and Diversity Parade. The parade was held in…...