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Gov. Ron DeSantis explains his decision to back a bill that included a provision to stop a cruise port from being built in Manatee County.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a coastal resiliency bill that includes a provision that would block the construction of a proposed cruise port in Manatee County. specne.ws/cC9xzf

A master plan for the Port of St. Petersburg was released last Thursday which reimagines the four acres of waterfront property with a park, cruise terminal and marine repair facility. Check out more renderings: specne.ws/GTAaCH

Bulls' shooters were cold in the first half, but the team outscored Louisville 52-46 in the second half. Despite 27 points by Joseph Pinion, USF's rally fell short. specne.ws/k2ibdC

MARCH MADNESS 🏀 The defending champion Florida Gators have arrived in Tampa, playing pretty close to home as the No. 1 seed in the South Region! The Gators are practicing now at Benchmark, gearing up for tomorrow’s game against No. 16 Prairie View A&M. @BN9 @SpecSports360

A quick exit for the Bulls in the men's NCAA Tournament.

The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/milit…

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL: The Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin offers creators space in multiple mediums. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Children's Home Network's Kinship Navigator Program works to keep families together when parents are unable to care for their children by placing the children with relatives and providing ongoing support and community for these families. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Feeding Tampa Bay is offering help and other resources for TSA agents impacted by the partial government shutdown. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

One day after his nomination hearing, the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination as Homeland Security Secretary. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/polit…

Many Floridians are seeing high gas prices, like these from Brevard County on Tuesday. What are the gas prices like where you live?

Despite the iffy weather, SpaceX was able to launch nearly 30 Starlink satellites on Thursday morning. specne.ws/B53kwb

High school students around Tampa Bay have walked out of class in recent weeks to protest ICE actions nationwide. specne.ws/5xijeT  On Tuesday, more than a dozen students and community members told the Pasco County School Board they do not want guidelines on student peace

After members of the Stetson Law School alumni asked the school to denounce U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, they are now calling on graduates to hold back donations to the school. specne.ws/mp6WSt

The remains of U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork were escorted by law enforcement from Lakeland to Oak Ridge Funeral Home in Winter Haven. He will remain there until he is laid to rest at Bushnell National Cemetery. specne.ws/3i8dRC

The Florida Aquarium is using artificial intelligence to teach good recycling habits. Oscar Sort is an AI-generated trash and recycling bin that’s aimed to show people what’s recyclable and what’s not. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

The Valspar Championship is celebrating dual milestones this year: The 50th anniversary of professional golf in the Tampa Bay region and the 25th anniversary of becoming a full-field PGA event. Spectrum Bay News 9's @angie_angers has the story. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

AMERICA 250: Webb's City launched about 100 years ago in St. Petersburg, by founder James "Doc" Webb. Spectrum Bay News 9's @BayNews9Jeff has the story. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/…

Many people were brought to tears today as they lined the streets to pay their respects to Major Cody Khork. Tonight, hear from community members about what this moment meant to them @BN9