Adult-only prom night; speed camera rollout; childhood drownings

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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026

 
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Good Tuesday morning. It’ll be partly cloudy with a high of 96 and afternoon thunderstorms.

In today’s edition, read about the Jonas Brothers’ return to Tampa and what matters most to Haitian voters. Plus, check out what’s new at Publix.

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4 things to watch during Florida’s primary

Today’s primary day. Polls open at 7 a.m.

How will U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds fare in whiter parts of Florida as he seeks the GOP gubernatorial nomination? Will Democrats back progressives or moderates?

Here’s what we’re watching.

Do you know who you’re voting for? You can bring your phone into the booths — and use it to access our voter guide to understand who’s on the ballot.

 
 

AROUND THE BAY

  • Amid privacy concerns, Temple Terrace taps the brakes on speed camera rollout

  • Rays choose a familiar name as contractor for proposed stadium

  • Howard Frankland express lanes across Tampa Bay will start charging tolls

  • This Manatee bridge stops traffic for boats. The state is replacing it

  • Publix ends 10-item limit for express lanes

  • Keel Farms is hosting an adults-only prom night

  • Suspect in fatal New Port Richey stabbing arrested at north Florida hotel

  • Riverview woman faces murder charge in woman’s overdose death

  • Hillsborough teacher sought child sex abuse material from teen student, deputies say
 

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