Ten people were arrested, including one with a concealed firearm, after law enforcement used tear gas Tuesday afternoon to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters on the University of South Florida's Tampa campus, officials said.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration urged the state Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature in 2022, saying it properly prevented a racially gerrymandered North Florida district.

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University of South Florida police used tear gas Tuesday to disperse pro-Palestinians protesters on the school’s Tampa campus today.
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Navigating reproductive health care can be confusing, especially as abortion policies change in Florida. We break down what's available and what could be coming next.
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Following arrests at USF and the University of Florida, Gov. DeSantis said he backs the protesters' First Amendment rights, but said universities have the authority to make sure the gatherings remain peaceful.
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ICYMI: Three people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian rally at the USF Tampa campus.
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Nearly a century ago, Gibbs High School opened its doors in St. Petersburg. It was the first high school for Black students in the area. But for many of them, it was more than a school.
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There are more than 180,000 historical markers in the U.S., including some in Florida remembering the victims of racial violence. It includes one in St. Petersburg near the site where a Black man was lynched by a white mob in 1914.
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Friday was the deadline to qualify to run for Congress in November. This is the first time in years that state Democrats will compete in every Florida Congressional race.
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ICYMI: This week, we discuss how a proposed recreational pot amendment could change life in the Sunshine State.
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The NWS, NOAA and the CDC have collaborated to provide communities across the country with more information regarding excessive heat forecasts. This week a nationwide Heat Risk Product was released to the public.
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ICYMI: On The Florida Roundup, we discuss legislation targeting antisemitism, a report finding a rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023, an NPR Investigation into the fractured history told by historical markers across the U.S., and Biden’s speech in Tampa.
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REMINDER: The Gateway Expressway opens this afternoon. Here's what you need to know.
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Supporters of an amendment that would enshrine a right to clean water in the state constitution are once again ramping up their efforts to get it on the ballot. This time, they're eyeing the 2026 election.
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The state awarded USF $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce. Millions of Floridians live in an area where mental health professionals are sparse.
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The shocker of the first round: Washington QB (and Tampa Bay Tech graduate) Michael Penix Jr. going No. 8 overall to the Atlanta Falcons.
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The Bucs got some needed help along the offensive line by selecting Duke center Graham Barton with the 26th pick in the NFL draft.
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Matthew Tkachuk had two goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lighting to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series. Game 4 is Saturday in Tampa.
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The forecast through the weekend and next week remains dry as high pressure continues to dominate local conditions, with the expected 7-day rainfall total map registering nary a blip. #dry #FLwx

The Do More, Feel Better program trains seniors to help other older adults plan activities, which can boost mental health.

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