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  1. 13 hours ago

    More than 2,000 people turn out for coronavirus tests at each of the two new Hillsborough County-run sites, causing long lines and overwhelming staff who had anticipated about 500 people.

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  2. 16 hours ago

    The Hall of Fame football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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  3. Aug 7

    Florida again sets a daily record for coronavirus cases (23,903) and hospitalizations (13,747).

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  4. Aug 7

    Hillsborough County public schools will require masks, unless a parent or guardian fills out a form to opt their child out, an announcement from the district’s superintendent said Saturday.

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  5. Aug 7

    The feds have cleared the way for a Florida sports betting deal with the Seminoles that would allow the tribe to serve as the state’s hub for sports betting.

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  6. Aug 7

    ICYMI: On this week's , we look at how schools and parents are trying to prepare for another pandemic school year. LISTEN:

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  7. Aug 7

    The Florida Roundup this week focused on the issue of masks in schools as the pandemic rages on, authorities deliver mixed messages and and parents look for answers. Listen to the full episode:

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  8. Aug 7
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  9. Aug 7

    Bradenton golfer Nelly Korda Won Olympic gold, completing the U.S. golden sweep in golf.

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  10. Retweeted
    Aug 6

    Visited a community event at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church in St. Pete tonight where families were getting Many said the recent surge in cases and approaching start of the school year inspired them to get the shot.

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  11. Aug 6

    Florida reported 22,783 more people tested positive for coronavirus Thursday - another daily high - as well as 134,506 for the week. COVID-19 related hospitalizations were at a record high statewide for the fifth straight day.

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  12. Aug 6

    The seems to have dissipated in Tampa Bay, as only background concentrations remain. But it's a different situation along the Gulf beaches.

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  13. Aug 6

    . Superintendent responded to the state's expansion of private school vouchers and doubled down on its decision to keep masks optional when schools open Tuesday.

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  14. Aug 6

    The Pinellas County School Board is not requiring masks for the upcoming school year, but more than 1,100 parents have signed a petition asking them to reconsider.

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  15. Aug 6

    Florida’s Board of Education has approved an emergency rule to allow private school vouchers to parents who say their school district’s mask-wearing mandates amount to child harassment.

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  16. Aug 6

    A no-swim advisory has been issued at more than a dozen beaches in the Tampa Bay region. Officials says they’ve detected significant levels of bacteria in the water that could make people sick, with a likely contributor.

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  17. Retweeted
    Aug 6

    The war over masks in school. Why school boards are going their own way on protecting kids from COVID-19. Also, the pandemic and pediatrics. Florida has more kids in hospitals with the virus than any other state. Tweet us or call 305-995-1800

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  18. Retweeted
    Aug 6

    Join us at noon as we discuss back-to-school as Fla. leads the nation as a hotspot. Tweet us with your thoughts. Join us on any of these stations:

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  19. Aug 6

    After months of drafting a resolution, the has officially committed to transition to 100% renewable energy, which aligns with 's own plan.

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  20. Retweeted
    Aug 6

    . says there's a medium chance of a depression forming this weekend or early next week from a tropical wave and monsoon trough. There's a low chance of development of another tropical wave near the Leewards early next week, too.

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