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Congresswoman Laurel Lee discusses FAFSA act and local economy

By Tampa Republic | Nov 21, 2024

Congresswoman Laurel Lee highlighted recent legislative achievements and local economic initiatives in tweets posted on November 21, 2024.

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Police investigate homicide after Tampa shooting

By Tampa Republic | Nov 21, 2024

Tampa Police are conducting an investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday afternoon.

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Tampa police arrest suspect in fatal hit-and-run incident

By Tampa Republic | Nov 20, 2024

On November 19, 2024, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Tampa Police responded to a fatal hit and run incident.

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Little League coach pleads guilty to enticement charge involving minor

By Tampa Republic | Nov 20, 2024

Joseph Rocco Quaranta, a 48-year-old resident of Dunnellon, Florida, has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity.

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Tampa police clarify details amid speculation over recent death investigation

By Tampa Republic | Nov 20, 2024

The Tampa Police Department is responding to widespread online speculation surrounding a recent death investigation that has sparked numerous inquiries to police departments in Florida and Texas.

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Congresswoman Laurel Lee discusses legislative initiatives on transparency and public service

By Tampa Republic | Nov 20, 2024

Congresswoman Laurel Lee shared updates on three significant legislative efforts via social media posts dated November 19-20, focusing on government transparency through the Grant Transparency Act and advocating for public servant benefits with...

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Hillsborough County home prices rose in October 2024 compared to October 2023

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

In October, the median sale price of a home in Hillsborough County rose by $20,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 1.2%.

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Bill aims to increase penalties for smuggling phones into federal prisons

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced new legislation aimed at increasing penalties for smuggling contraband cellphones into federal prisons.

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Veterans Plaza dedicated in Tampa honors military members

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

Tampa's newest Veterans Plaza will be unveiled today.

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Kathy Castor advocates for emergency disaster aid post-hurricane devastation

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor addressed critical issues through tweets dated November 19th concerning emergency disaster funding after severe hurricanes hit Tampa Bay.

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Tampa Police investigate two unrelated deaths near Courtney Campbell Causeway

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

The Tampa Police Department is conducting investigations into two separate deaths of individuals found in the waters near the Courtney Campbell Causeway.

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New security systems approved for Tampa International Airport

By Tampa Republic | Nov 18, 2024

Congresswoman Laurel Lee has announced that Tampa International Airport will receive new security screening equipment.

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Legislation introduced to address sexual assaults on prison staff

By Tampa Republic | Nov 18, 2024

Congresswoman Laurel Lee and Congressman Hank Johnson have introduced the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, aimed at addressing sexual assaults on prison staff by inmates.

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Congresswoman Laurel Lee addresses FEMA aid bias and prison staff safety

By Tampa Republic | Nov 18, 2024

In recent tweets by Congresswoman Laurel Lee from mid-November 2024, she discusses potential political bias in FEMA's aid distribution post-Hurricane Milton and introduces legislation with Rep. Hank Johnson aimed at enhancing prison staff safety.

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Which former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18?

By Tampa Republic | Nov 17, 2024

These former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18.

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Which former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 18?

By Tampa Republic | Nov 17, 2024

These former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 18.

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Tampa Republic area weekly mass times

By Tampa Republic | Nov 16, 2024

The following parishes in the Tampa Republic coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Franklin Street transformation gets approval from Tampa City Council

By Tampa Republic | Nov 15, 2024

Tampa City Council members have given their unanimous approval to the Tampa Downtown Partnership's Franklin Street Vision project.

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Lawmakers seek answers from FEMA over alleged bias against pro-Trump households

By Tampa Republic | Nov 15, 2024

Congresswoman Laurel Lee, representing Florida's 15th district, has aligned with Congressman Vern Buchanan and 53 other House members to demand accountability from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Lawmakers seek urgent funds for SBA loans after hurricanes hit Florida

By Tampa Republic | Nov 14, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) joined Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) in a call for additional funding for the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program.