Washington, D.C. – Rep. Laurel Lee has joined forces with Rep. Scott Franklin and Rep. Darren Soto to co-sponsor H.R. 6186, the Temperature Endorsement for Multi-Peril Policies (TEMP) Act. This bill aims to develop a crop insurance policy that covers losses caused by cold exposure and freezes, specifically targeting Florida's specialty crop producers.Florida's specialty crop growers, including those in Plant City, known as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the U.S., have long faced the challenge of limited access to comprehensive whole-farm crop insurance. Insurance...
The City of Tampa is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the annual Santa Fest Parade and Tampa Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
As the Tampa community prepares for stricter irrigation rules due to the regional water shortage, Mayor Jane Castor is honoring two Tampa homeowners for their water-efficient landscape.
Beginning Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Tampa Police continued its increased patrol and officer presence throughout the Historic Ybor City District through early Sunday morning.