Tampa Bay Times
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- GOP frontrunner for governor says Florida needs growth management
Rep. Byron Donalds, the GOP frontrunner for governor, announced support for growth management in Florida to address infrastructure and quality of life challenges. The Legislature previously blocked local governments from restricting development in areas devastated by Hurricane Ian. Experts remain skeptical about the sincerity of Donalds' commitment to growth management.
- Massive fire destroys University of South Florida laboratory building: 'Total loss'
A massive fire destroyed the Marine Science Laboratory building at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg on Saturday, resulting in a 'total loss' with no reported injuries. Over 60 fire units and 200 firefighters responded, extinguishing the blaze by 9 p.m., though the roof was completely burned off. The cause remains under investigation.