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Politics

Nathan prepares for Special Sessions after razor-thin Senate District 14 upset

Sen. Brian Nathan faces immediate test with multiple Special Sessions after defeating Republican Josie Tomkow by just over 400 votes in Hillsborough County.

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Democrats flip two GOP seats in Florida special elections including Trump district

Florida Democrats won unexpected victories in Palm Beach and Hillsborough counties, flipping Republican-held legislative seats in districts previously considered safe for the GOP.

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Crime

Tampa synthetic drug ring busted; 3 arrested with potent opioid 13 times stronger than morphine

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests three suspects after seizing synthetic opioids and over $11,000 cash in undercover Tampa investigation.

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Ingoglia distributes $14 million to Florida fire departments for cancer prevention

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia awarded $14 million to 13 fire departments across Gulf Coast and Central Florida for cancer decontamination and assistance programs.