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Tampa Bay’s population continues to grow last year, new data shows, but the rest of Florida has grown even faster.Currently, more than 3.4 million people live in Tampacent. Estimates released this month by the US Census Bureau show that Petersburg and Clearwater metropolitan areas rose 1.5% from the previous year. That is, the areas, including Hillsboro, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, have added one new person for every 67 residents.However, the state of Florida has surpassed Tampa Bay, growing at an average of 2.04% last year. The US increased by an average of 0.98% over the same period.The Census Bureau…

Earlier this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has surpassed the 500,000 mark in the number of students participating in the state’s Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) program. The Desantis announcement was welcomed by school choice movements who praised state legislators for their commitment to ensuring that all Florida families have access to the best education for their children.Florida is still making progress in providing education. School choice advocates point to many families, especially those who may not have the financial means to pay tuition fees for private schools, and other options that prevent children from attending school in person…

Brandon Graham’s Philadelphia career began with criticism that he was the first round bust and that he was one of the most beloved Eagles players of his generation.Graham retired on Tuesday after being highlighted by his role in defensive play that helped bring his first Super Bowl title to the Eagles after a 15-year career in Philadelphia.”I gave this everything I had, everything I had,” Graham said. “I have no regrets.”Graham, who turned 37 in April, thanked his organization, coaches, teammates and family to announce his decision at a new emotional meeting.He recalls the long journey that took him to…

My favorite parts of the Tampa City Council meeting are not prayers, pledges or even public comments.No, my favorite part is the ceremony honoring police officers this month. What’s worth noting is not the reward. Employers always hand out plaque. What’s noteworthy about plaque is the accompanying booty, and what it says about Tampa’s history and culture.Praise is the first order of business, and it unfolds like this. The police chief is standing on the podium of the council’s chamber of commerce. After introducing the officers with several kinds of remarks, the chief is on the side, with conga ambassadors…

Derek Stingley’s three-year, $90 million contract makes him the highest-paid defensive in the NFL.Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is currently the NFL’s highest-paid defensive back.On March 18, the Texans announced that they had signed Stingly for the extension. The three-year, $9 million contract breaks previous records set by Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn earlier this year. The previous third overall pick won his first All-Pro and Pro Bowl nod in this past season.According to Spotrac, Stingley’s contract is seventh highest in terms of total value between defensive backs. However, the average annual value of the transaction is $30 million,…

Spring is springing up in Florida, with temperatures rising, pollen coating the car, and many annual events are returning taking advantage of the beautiful outdoor weather.One of the annual Central Florida Arts traditions, Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival marks its 66th year along Park Avenue this weekend. This weekend will also bring you the “Dog Toberfest” event at Kissimmee, North America’s largest electric car festival, and a self-claimed event as a food and drink event for the trio spreading across the Greater Orlando region.Here’s how you can enjoy the first weekend of spring in Central Florida:Patrick Connolly/Orlando SentinelThe works of…

Tampa – Samantha Ward wanted to be a doctor. But the disgust of organic chemistry in a junior college student instead placed her on the path to law school.She thought she would become a career prosecutor, but later took on a long role as a public defense counsel before she became a judge. For 15 years on the bench, she was one of Hillsboro County’s most visible jurists, leaning sided over 400 ju trials and thousands of hearings, and published countless warrants, orders and written opinions that shaped local law and life.Now another turn comes: she has resigned. Ward, who…

Following confirmation of several cases in the state over the weekend, new cases of measles have been reported in Alberta. This occurs amidst the outbreak affecting various provinces across Canada.Alberta reported two new cases in Calgary in the last 24 hours of noon on March 18, and one more in Edmonton, bringing the total to 13 this year, according to the state’s daily follow-up.The Alberta Health Department said at the end of last week that several incidents have been confirmed in the northern area of ​​Fort Vermillion, notifying them of potential revelations. Since then, additional cases have been reported, including…

Two Boeing Starliner astronauts left on the International Space Station have returned to Earth, finishing the Odyssey and transforming the planned eight-day trip into space for over nine and a half years.NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Snie Williams arrived at Starliner last June as part of a flight test for their crew, but instead returned to the SpaceX crew Dragon, splattering into the calm waters under the blue sky off Florida’s Gulf Coast near Tallahassee at 5:577pmThe extended, unexpected period of stay has even spurred attention and commentary around the world, as President Donald Trump argued that he would be…

There’s nothing to doDoge is looking at social security and Medicaid cuts | March 2ndDoge Drive to make government more efficient is to rapidly lower Social Security, a program that 80% of Americans support for strengthening. The Social Security Administration currently serves more than 70 million Americans. This is an efficiency model with an overhead of 1.2%. For comparison, two major commercial insurers have fictionalities ranging from 19% to 23%. Instead of crippling institutions, a lifeline important to so many, it’s time for parliamentary elected representatives to serve their election hopes and strengthen social security. A lack of prompt action…