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Monday, May 11, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Pugh
USF alumna Alexis Pugh, Director of Communications for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, discusses her role in telling families' stories and the impact of affordable housing.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Hillsborough Garbage Fees Jump $40 for Most Homes
Hillsborough County homeowners face a $40 annual increase in solid waste fees after commissioners' approval last year. The hike funds upgrades to aging facilities and landfill expansion in unincorporated areas and parts of New Tampa. Discounts remain for seniors and low-income residents.
May 11
Hillsborough OKs $40 Yearly Garbage Fee Hike for Residents
May 11
East Tampa Breaks Ground on 174 Affordable Units
May 11
DeSantis Signs Bill Shielding Tampa Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
May 11
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →King High Custodian Arrested for Gun on Campus
A custodian at King High School in Tampa was arrested after a firearm was found secured in a school maintenance closet. Michael Difabio, 58, faces a charge of possession of a firearm on school grounds, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. He resigned immediately upon arrest.
May 11
Jury Convicts Four in Tampa Shooting Death of Jacksonville Rapper
May 11
Tampa Violent Crime Drops 16.6% in 2025, Outpacing Nation: TPD
May 11
King High School Custodian Arrested After Bringing Gun on Campus
May 11
South Tampa Businessman Jailed in Guest House Dispute
May 11
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?
In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.
May 11
The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity
May 11
The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?
May 11
Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground
May 11
Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life
May 11
State News
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Ferry Crash Trial Delayed to February 2027
Jeffrey Knight, former owner of Jannus Ferry, will not face trial until February 2027 for his role in the deadly 2025 Clearwater ferry crash that killed one person and injured 10 others. The delay stems from difficulties obtaining key evidence from the Coast Guard.
May 11
Calvary Christian Hosts College Fair Friday
May 11
Largo High Sets Class of 2026 Graduation for May 21 at Tropicana Field
May 11
Tampa Man Freed from Jail After Guest House Demolition Pledge
May 11
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