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           Florida doesn’t measure runoff from individual polluters. Instead, state leaders assume companies that agree to control contamination aren’t harming the environment. The approach leaves big industries unaccountable for polluting fragile waters and the public in the dark, the 
          
            
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              For decades, Florida has failed to cut contamination — at the benefit of businesses that cause it.
            
                
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             This is pretty darn cool: ESPN's SportsCenter on Campus will broadcast live from the Marshall Center on #USF's campus Thursday afternoon. Kinda the weeknight version of College GameDay...  https://t.co/QBR0zwH3Lm 
          
          
            
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              SportsCenter on Campus will be set up outside the Marshall Student Center before the Bulls host UTSA that night.
            
                
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             So much to discuss after the bye week, including Jalen McMillan’s injury, the World Series and much more. 
          
            
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              Podcast Episode · Sports Day Tampa Bay · 11/03/2025 · 58m
            
                
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             The @EducationFl board will consider new standards for teaching students about communism. Some experts say the proposal reads more like Cold War ideology than a social studies lesson.  https://t.co/MU8LV6NEyE 
          
          
            
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              Historians question whether proposed standards emphasize ideology over critical thinking.
            
                
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             The Hillsborough sheriff’s office released thousands of records this week detailing its investigation into academic dishonesty, an inquiry prompted by @TB_Times. As detailed as the records are, they leave questions unanswered. @TimesDan @TMarreroTimes
          
          
            
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              Sheriff Chad Chronister’s agency released thousands of files this week in a case that ended the careers of six top officials.
            
                
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             "We are just a different team right now." After their 2-1 overtime win over #TexasHockey Thursday night at The Bench, the #GoBolts have won 4 straight. A week ago, they had lost 6 of their first 7. "It's all water under the bridge now." @TB_Times story: 
          
            
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              Anthony Cirelli’s goal with 2:24 left in OT gives Tampa Bay its fourth straight victory after losing six of its first seven.
            
                
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             If you're a #USF fan, today is an ideal time to sign up for our free @TBTimes_Sports newsletters. In today's entry, I go over the Bulls' most plausible playoff scenarios (in the wake of the Memphis loss). Here's the link to sign up...  https://t.co/9D8uiJxUlz 
          
          
            
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              A daily newsletter for Tampa Bay sports fans, featuring the latest on the Bucs, Lightning and Rays plus Florida college football.
            
                
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             5 men sentenced to life in prison for Tampa murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell @TB_Times
          
          
            
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              Family members of the girl killed in a 2021 drive-by shooting made passionate statements in court Wednesday.
            
                
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             NEW: Floridians and politicians were confused and outraged about a deal for the state to pay $83M for 4 acres of land in Destin. New records show a lobbyist for the landowner wrote the proposal that led to the purchase. w/ @MaxChesnes, h/t @Jason_Garcia
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              The $83 million deal has spurred criticism for its price tag.
            
                
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             6 out of 8 City Council members have concerns about the city's latest effort to find a developer for the Trop Some said it gives the appearance that a fix is in. Experts say the mayor's latest process doesn’t follow best practices  https://t.co/6LWePH49S6 
          
          
            
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              Mayor Ken Welch won’t extend a 30-day window for proposals despite concern from one developer and most of the City Council.
            
                
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             Pinellas sheriff fires 5 jail deputies in 2 separate inmate abuse cases @TB_Times
          
          
            
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              One case involved four deputies who ridiculed a woman as she struggled to urinate while handcuffed. Another deputy sprayed an inmate with Lysol.
            
                
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             The second part of our investigation into Florida’s polluted waters at  https://t.co/lpB8qFQ6ii  is coming soon. In the meantime, catch up on the first installment: 
          
            
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              A Times analysis of millions of water samples found dangerous contamination across the state.
            
                
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             Hillsborough sheriff says staff showed ‘poor judgement’ in academic cheating @TB_Times
          
          
            
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              The agency’s internal investigation found no criminal actions, Chad Chronister says.
            
                
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             Ex-Hillsborough sheriff’s commanders added to questionable officers list @TB_Times
          
          
            
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              The State Attorney’s Office placed four former sheriff’s commanders on its “Brady list” amid academic cheating probe.
            
                
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             NEW, a 2-year investigation: While Florida’s leaders said undocumented people posed threats, state highways were built by undocumented workers. And workers died at a rate more than double the construction industry average: W/ @langstonitaylor
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              Gov. Ron DeSantis has said undocumented immigrants pose threats. But prominent state highway projects relied on them.
            
                
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             New today: 6th top official leaves Hillsborough sheriff’s office amid cheating probe @TB_Times
          
          
            
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              Capt. Marvin Johnson was fired by Sheriff Chad Chronister on Thursday, a spokesperson said.
            
                
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             Breaking news tonight: Hillsborough sheriff’s captain fired amid academic cheating probe @TB_Times
          
          
            
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              Capt. Zuleydis Stearns is the latest high-ranking official to leave the agency due to the scandal.
            
                
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             Jury hears of gang war as Tampa trial opens in murder of rapper Julio Foolio @TB_Times
          
          
            
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              Alicia Andrews is the first of five to face trial in the Jacksonville rapper’s death. Her defense says she had no knowledge of a murder plot.
            
                
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             Here's what FSU AD Michael Alford said Monday regarding Mike Norvell, who (for now) has received a vote of support until the end of the season...  https://t.co/j9Ieme3iqG 
          
          
            
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              The ‘Noles, on a four-game skid, have lost their last nine conference games.
            
                
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             Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office colonels who’d been under an investigation related to an academic cheating scandal resigned from their jobs Friday afternoon.  https://t.co/Ge5FS0zrGV 
          
          
            
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              Col. Chris Rule and Michael Hannaford both quit the agency, sheriff’s officials confirmed Friday, amid an ongoing internal probe.
            
                
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