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Community leaders at a forum in Tampa this week said the affordable housing crisis is making it harder for them to help people experiencing homelessness. And they expect the number of people in need to grow.

Commissioners will ask the Florida Department of Transportation saying to remove three of the routes recommended for expanding the turnpike from where it now ends at Interstate 75 in Wildwood.

Recertification would be required after 30 years — or 25 years if the building is within three miles of the coast — and every 10 years thereafter.

And a local tourism leader says the weekend's numbers might even break records.

The lack of seagrass forage during winter months has triggered an unprecedented die-off of manatees.

Many Democrats say the bill wouldn’t provide immediate rate relief to homeowners.

Jestine Iannotti is accused of illegally accepted a $1,200 cash donation for her campaign.

One Tampa Bay leader said it may be difficult to figure out how to discuss this tragedy with your child — but it's important to start the conversation.

Pasco County schools will have an increased law enforcement presence, while officials expressed sadness and urged students to report suspicious activity and reach out if they're struggling to cope with the tragedy.

County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge called the County Clerk of Court's allegations "politically motivated."

The troop proposed including pet supplies as part of work toward what is known as a “Silver Award.”

We hear from Ant Avila, a trans and non-binary Pasco County resident who shares their views on gender expression and challenging the status quo.