How Chick-fil-A became a target for going "woke"
The target of their ire was Erick McReynolds, Chick-fil-A's vice president of DEI, who's held the position for about three years.
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Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office rescues two human trafficking victims
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Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
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How Chick-fil-A became a target for going "woke"
The target of their ire was Erick McReynolds, Chick-fil-A's vice president of DEI, who's held the position for about three years.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Trump on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House
Several sources say the recording captures the sound of paper rustling, as if Trump was waving the document around, though is not clear if it was the actual Iran document.
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Months of preparation, and a grueling race schedule have finally led to "The Big Dance."
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
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DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
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In 2020, pet shelter adoptions were booming. But skip ahead three years later, and veterinarians say the ratio of animals surrendered to shelters has shot up and the financial strain is to blame.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group alleging $80M in state funds are being transferred to federal funds
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies. A super PAC associated with DeSantis has drawn a complaint from a watchdog group over fund transfers.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office rescues two human trafficking victims
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Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
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How Chick-fil-A became a target for going "woke"
The target of their ire was Erick McReynolds, Chick-fil-A's vice president of DEI, who's held the position for about three years.
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Trump on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House
Several sources say the recording captures the sound of paper rustling, as if Trump was waving the document around, though is not clear if it was the actual Iran document.
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Three soldiers were killed and another was injured when two AH-64 Apache helicopters collided Thursday as they were flying back from a military training flight near Healy, Alaska, US Army officials said.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-immigration law took effect Thursday as protest groups walked off of the job and took to the streets in a statewide stand of solidarity.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. Today kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones. Officials here in the bay area are warning families to get prepared now to avoid the potential long lasting impacts that we're still seeing in southwest Florida post hurricane Ian.
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