# art & entertainment (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 42 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover art & entertainment. Page: Feed: --- ## [EDITORIAL: ‘Create an Educated Community About Housing Needs and Solutions’, Part Four](https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/08/27/editorial-create-an-educated-community-about-housing-needs-and-solutions-part-four/) _2026-08-27 · Bill Hudson · Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado_ A total of two people had posted written comments on the draft plan... ## [Meta Settles Social Media Lawsuit; Colorado to Get $615 Million](https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/08/27/meta-settles-social-media-lawsuit-colorado-to-get-615-million/) _2026-08-27 · Colorado Newsline · Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado_ Tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, agreed Wednesday to pay over $17 billion in a settlement... ## [READY, FIRE, AIM: The Cold, Hard Truth About the Colorado River](https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/08/27/ready-fire-aim-the-cold-hard-truth-about-the-colorado-river/) _2026-08-27 · Louis Cannon · Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado_ The photo shared at the top of this column shows Nevada, but it could easily be in Arizona.... ## [Lawn Watering Ends in Denver on October 1](https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/08/27/lawn-watering-ends-in-denver-on-october-1/) _2026-08-27 · Allen Best · Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado_ Temperatures 5 degrees above average. Precipitation 4 inches below... ## [Colorado Sets a New Record for Renewable Energy](https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/08/27/colorado-sets-a-new-record-for-renewable-energy/) _2026-08-27 · Allen Best · Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado_ Wind, solar and hydro delivered 56.1% of Colorado’s electricity in the second quarter of 2026... ## [LIBRARY NEWS: Read Wild! Party Today](https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/08/27/library-news-read-wild-party-today/) _2026-08-27 · Barbara Brattin · Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado_ You’ve earned it, Pagosa! Now let’s celebrate... ## [Register Now for the 2026 Archuleta Health Fair & Expo](https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/08/27/register-now-for-the-2026-archuleta-health-fair-expo/) _2026-08-27 · Vanessa Skean · Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado_ The 4th Annual Archuleta Health Fair & Expo returns on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7:00am to 12:00pm at Pagosa Springs High School. Register today to discover local health resources, connect with dedicated providers, and support your entire family’s well-being. This annual event supports community health and connects the community with dedicated healthcare professionals and READ MORE ## [Mead stepping down from three town positions at March election](https://www.charlottenewsvt.org/2026/08/27/mead-stepping-down-from-three-town-positions-at-march-election/) _2026-08-27 · Scooter MacMillan, Editor · The Charlotte News_ Mary Mead appeared at the beginning of the selectboard meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, to make the news official... The post Mead stepping down from three town positions at March election appeared first on The Charlotte News . ## [Temperature’s too hot for gardening? Good time to map garden?](https://www.charlottenewsvt.org/2026/08/27/temperatures-too-hot-for-gardening-good-time-to-map-garden/) _2026-08-27 · Deborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension · The Charlotte News_ Have the dog days of summer got you down? Do you look at your garden, wishing you could be... The post Temperature’s too hot for gardening? Good time to map garden? appeared first on The Charlotte News . ## [Apps entice young Vermonters to join the ‘birding boom’](https://www.charlottenewsvt.org/2026/08/27/apps-entice-young-vermonters-to-join-the-birding-boom/) _2026-08-27 · Erika Tally, Community News Service · The Charlotte News_ More than a third of adults in the U.S. engage in some form of birdwatching, with the majority of them... The post Apps entice young Vermonters to join the ‘birding boom’ appeared first on The Charlotte News . ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X2jSbD5hZERp) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Why does Vermont weed cost twice as much as Massachusetts?](https://www.charlottenewsvt.org/2026/08/27/why-does-vermont-weed-cost-twice-as-much-as-massachusetts/) _2026-08-27 · Otis Roessler, Community News Service · The Charlotte News_ It’s not hyperbole to say that Vermont weed is twice as expensive as it is in Massachusetts. On average,... The post Why does Vermont weed cost twice as much as Massachusetts? appeared first on The Charlotte News . ## [Walsenburg street paving project](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/walsenburg-street-paving-project/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Admin · The World Journal_ WALSENBURG — The City of Walsenburg has contracted street rehabilitation on the following streets: The contractor will be working over the next month to six weeks to complete the project. If you live on one of these streets, you will receive a notice prior to work commencing. During the milling process and the paving process \[…\] The post Walsenburg street paving project appeared first on The World… ## [Gentleman Pirate](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/gentleman-pirate/) _2026-08-27 · Ruth Admin · The World Journal_ by Ruth Orr THE CARIBBEAN — So last week I gave y’all fair warning that I was re-entering a “oh man pirates are so cool” phase of life, and we talked about perhaps the most successful pirate of all time, the Dread Pirate Roberts. Or at least the inspiration for that character- one Bartholomew Roberts, \[…\] The post Gentleman Pirate appeared first on The World Journal . ## [It sounds like it’s good for you – but is it?](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/it-sounds-like-its-good-for-you-but-is-it/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Admin · The World Journal_ by Kerrie Meyler Choosing food is getting as complicated as buying a car. At one time you chose a familiar model, picked a color, and bought the car. Now we must decide if we want continually variable transmissions rather than fixed gears, or a vehicle that is hybrid, electric, plug-in hybrid, or gasoline-powered. Likewise, once \[…\] The post It sounds like it’s good for you – but is it? appeared… ## [Who needs internet anyway?](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/who-needs-internet-anyway/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Admin · The World Journal_ OUR WORLD — A recent report from compareinternet.com has taken a granular look at every county in the country, using census data to compile an overview of which counties have regular internet access at home and which do not. While Colorado overall is one of the best states in the country for internet access (ranked \[…\] The post Who needs internet anyway? appeared first on The World Journal . ## [Venus brightens as it encounters Spica](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/venus-brightens-as-it-encounters-spica/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Admin · The World Journal_ by William J. Bechaver EARTH — Venus remains the prominent planet in the evening sky, shining brighter than all other planets, and stars, in our night sky. Only the moon shines brighter, of course. Venus is lower each week at sunset, as it comes nearer Earth, and we can see less of the planet illuminated \[…\] The post Venus brightens as it encounters Spica appeared first on The World Journal . ## [Upcoming Events](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/upcoming-events-112/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Admin · The World Journal_ HUERFANO Birds of Lathrop WALSENBURG — Do you enjoy birds? Join Colorado Parks & Wildlife Raptor Monitor Shannon Husband to learn about the feathered friends of Lathrop State Park and how much fun birding can be. Friday, Aug. 28, 8-9 p.m., Lathrop State Park – Amphitheater, 70 County Road 502. BYOB Bird Walk WALSENBURG — \[…\] The post Upcoming Events appeared first on The World Journal . ## [Trinidad cuts water use as long-term challenges remain](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/trinidad-cuts-water-use-as-long-term-challenges-remain/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Admin · The World Journal_ by Ruth Stodghill TRINIDAD — Trinidad’s efforts to reduce water consumption are beginning to show measurable results, with city parks cutting irrigation by about 80%, the golf course reducing its usage by roughly 78%, and total city consumption recently dropping below the 2-million-gallon daily target officials have repeatedly discussed. But the improved numbers did not \[…\] The post Trinidad cuts… ## [Raton doubles up meetings– zoning and regular business](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/raton-doubles-up-meetings-zoning-and-regular-business/) _2026-08-27 · Brian Admin · The World Journal_ by Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media RATON — Raton City Commissioners started the first of their two special meetings Thursday afternoon with discussion on possible zoning and ordinance changes after receiving overwhelming public comment against a potential data center that might want to locate in Raton. While other communities have created moratoriums against data center construction, \[…\] The post… ## [Voters to decide recreation, cultural facilities mill levy](https://worldjournalnewspaper.com/voters-to-decide-recreation-cultural-facilities-mill-levy/) _2026-08-27 · E.E. Mullens · The World Journal_ by by E.E.Mullens HUERFANO — The Huerfano County Commissioners this week voted to put a property tax mill levy question before voters this fall that would seek increased financing for county recreation and cultural programs. Commissioners also voted to move the county back to Stage One fire restrictions in the wake of increased rainfall across \[…\] The post Voters to decide recreation, cultural… ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tXrkGXTYGhfL) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Which former South Dallas area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Aug. 28?](https://southdfwnews.com/which-former-south-dallas-area-high-school-athletes-will-be-active-on-friday-aug-28) _2026-08-27 · C. M. Maples · South DFW News_ Friday, Aug. 28 will feature competition from these former South Dallas area high school standouts. Read more… ## [Tampa Legals 8/27/26](https://www.cltampa.com/legal-advertising-2/tampa-legals-8-27-26/) _2026-08-27 · Jerrica Schwartz · Creative Loafing Tampa_ Tampa Legals Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com. ending on September 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am for units located at Compass Self Storage 1685 Hwy 17 N Eagle Lake Florida 33839. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid \[…\] The post Tampa Legals 8/27/26… ## [Kratom and 7-OH ban passes in Mount Vernon](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/kratom-and-7-oh-ban-passes-in-mount-vernon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kratom-and-7-oh-ban-passes-in-mount-vernon) _2026-08-27 · Owen Racer | Healthcare/Public Health Reporter · Cascadia Daily News_ Mount Vernon City Council member Navor Tercero speaks to city attorney Kevin Rogerson, right, about an ordinance the council unanimously passed Aug. 26 to ban the sale of kratom products in Mount Vernon ( Owen Racer /Cascadia Daily News) In a first-of-its-kind move in northwest Washington to curb the... ## [Noise, profanity of PunkFest a poor neighbor for Fairhaven residents](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/noise-profanity-of-punkfest-a-poor-neighbor-for-fairhaven-residents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noise-profanity-of-punkfest-a-poor-neighbor-for-fairhaven-residents) _2026-08-27 · Preston L. Schiller | Guest Writer · Cascadia Daily News_ Jeff Saurer of Hippie Sabotage jams out on the guitar June 10 after the Northwest Tune-Up Festival on the downtown waterfront. A similar music festival, the Fourth Corner PunkFest, followed the next weekend in Fairhaven, much closer to residential neighborhoods. ( Finn Wendt /Cascadia Daily News) The weekend of July 18–19 witnessed an unprecedented invasion of... ## [Sports/Rec calendar: Aug. 28–Sept. 6, 2026](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/sports-rec-calendar-aug-28-sept-6-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sports-rec-calendar-aug-28-sept-6-2026) _2026-08-27 · CDN Staff · Cascadia Daily News_ The 350-acre Stimpson Family Reserve features mature Douglas firs, western redcedar and western hemlock, growing along fern-covered slopes. A nature walk is being held at the reserve on Sept. 6. (Photo by Elliott Almond) Upcoming recreation opportunities and college and prep sports ## [Need to tame overgrown land? Instead of lawnmowers, try ‘lambscaping’](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/need-to-tame-overgrown-land-instead-of-lawnmowers-try-lambscaping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=need-to-tame-overgrown-land-instead-of-lawnmowers-try-lambscaping) _2026-08-27 · Cocoa Laney | Lifestyle Editor · Cascadia Daily News_ A sheep nuzzles up to Jason Lin after he arrives on a job site July 29. Lin is the owner of Rent a Sheep Lambscaping, and has trained his sheep to clear plots of land for clients throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties. ( Cocoa Laney /Cascadia Daily News) Rent a Sheep Lambscaping is eco-friendly, ‘all-terrain’ and adorable ## [Cocoa’s picks: Aerialists, art shows and a Latine night market](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/cocoas-picks-aerialists-art-shows-and-a-latine-night-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cocoas-picks-aerialists-art-shows-and-a-latine-night-market) _2026-08-27 · Cocoa Laney | Lifestyle Editor · Cascadia Daily News_ Cuream Sunset flies above crowds at an Up Up Up circus performance. The touring ensemble will return to Stones Throw Brewery on Sept. 5. (Photo courtesy of Jo Arlow) A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties ## [Obituary: In remembrance of Dolores Marie L’HommeDieu](https://tbrnewsmedia.com/obituary-in-remembrance-of-dolores-marie-lhommedieu/) _2026-08-27 · TBR Staff · TBR News Media_ Dolores Marie L’HommeDieu, of Apollo Beach, Florida, formerly of Smithtown and Calverton, passed away on June 5 at St. Joseph’s Hospital South in Riverview, Florida. She was 90. Dolores was born Dolores Marie Michels on Nov. 3, 1935, in Bay Shore, the daughter of Wilbur Russell Michels and Elsie Caroline (Nelson) Michels. She was baptized the following April at St. James and grew up on Hallock… ## [Police seek man accused of stealing merchandise from craft store in Commack](https://tbrnewsmedia.com/police-seek-man-accused-of-stealing-merchandise-from-craft-store-in-commack/) _2026-08-27 · Press Release · TBR News Media_ Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly stole from a Commack store twice in May. The man pictured above allegedly stole jewelry, valued at $525, from Hobby Lobby, located at 124 Veterans Memorial Highway, on May 28 at approximately 4 p.m., and May 29 at approximately 9:20 a.m. Suffolk County… ## [Between You and Me: Waiters are on a delicate and sensitive mission](https://tbrnewsmedia.com/between-you-and-me-waiters-are-on-a-delicate-and-sensitive-mission/) _2026-08-27 · Leah Dunaief · TBR News Media_ By Leah S. Dunaief Perhaps you think it odd, dear reader, but whenever I am seated in a restaurant and the server comes over and introduces himself or herself, I always reciprocate. That is, I say my first name and the name of the person or persons I am with. There always follows a moment of surprise from everyone, then a quick recovery, a “good to meet you,” and we are on to the menu. Why do I do… ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XGLvsH0RLpdA) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [D. None of the Above: The backdrop of a wonderful Long Island life](https://tbrnewsmedia.com/d-none-of-the-above-the-backdrop-of-a-wonderful-long-island-life/) _2026-08-27 · Daniel Dunaief · TBR News Media_ By Daniel Dunaief People don’t stand in line endlessly waiting for tickets to see movies anymore. I realize it’s hard to be nostalgic about something that was generally unpleasant and involved waiting, sometimes longer than a film itself, to get tickets for a popular film like “The Empire Strikes Back,” “Return of the Jedi,” or “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial.” And, no, the wait wasn’t exactly fun,… ## [Community organization schedules meeting in Waxahachie for Thursday, Aug. 27](https://southdfwnews.com/community-organization-schedules-meeting-in-waxahachie-for-thursday-aug-27) _2026-08-27 · S. T. Abbott · South DFW News_ A community group plans to host a Nelson Church Expo at the Sheaffer Center meeting in Waxahachie on Thursday, Aug. 27. Read more… ## [Two former Skagit Transit employees file lawsuits against agency, CEO](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/two-former-skagit-transit-employees-file-lawsuits-against-agency-ceo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-former-skagit-transit-employees-file-lawsuits-against-agency-ceo) _2026-08-27 · Annie Todd | Criminal Justice/Enterprise Reporter · Cascadia Daily News_ A Skagit Transit bus picks up a passenger at its stop on the Cascades Job Corps campus in Sedro-Woolley on June 4. Two former Skagit Transit employees are suing the agency and its CEO. ( Santiago Ochoa /Cascadia Daily News) The employees allege they were fired in retaliation for bringing up concerns about how the CEO ran the agency ## [AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: WDFW updates salmon rules in Marine Area 4](https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/08/26/area-sports-briefs-wdfw-updates-salmon-rules-in-marine-area-4/) _2026-08-26 · Pierre LaBossiere · Peninsula Daily News_ OLYMPIA — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife updated its salmon possession rules for Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) to allow salmon legally caught in Canada and in marine areas east of the Sekiu River (Areas 5-13) to be transported and brought to land in Marine Area 4. ## [Fire crews extinguish two wildfires in Olympic National Park](https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/2026/08/26/fire-crews-extinguish-two-wildfires-in-olympic-national-park/) _2026-08-26 · Peninsula Daily News · Peninsula Daily News_ PORT ANGELES — Firefighters extinguished two small lightning fires in Olympic National Park on Tuesday. ## [Update: Lummi Island ferry service resumes Wednesday but will be out of service Thursday](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/lummi-island-ferry-out-of-service/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lummi-island-ferry-out-of-service) _2026-08-26 · Julia Tellman | Local News Reporter · Cascadia Daily News_ A passenger walks along the deck of the Whatcom Chief as it approaches the mainland in July 2025. Ferry service was abruptly canceled on the afternoon of Aug. 26. ( Santiago Ochoa /Cascadia Daily News) Aging vessel, terminal structures have led to increased disruptions ## [2 Bellingham writers selected as Washington State Book Award finalists](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/2-bellingham-writers-selected-as-washington-state-book-award-finalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-bellingham-writers-selected-as-washington-state-book-award-finalists) _2026-08-26 · Cocoa Laney | Lifestyle Editor · Cascadia Daily News_ Rena Priest poses with her hand-bound copy of "Patriachy Blues," a collection of poems she released in 2018. Priest and fellow poet Cori Winrock are finalists for the 2026 Washington Book Award in Creative Nonfiction/Memoir categories. ( Santiago Ochoa /Cascadia Daily News) Winners from each category to be announced Sept. 15 ## [Alvarado ISD education: 1,991 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year](https://southdfwnews.com/alvarado-isd-education-1991-hispanic-students-were-enrolled-in-schools-in-2024-25-school-year) _2026-08-26 · M. I. Rojas · South DFW News_ Alvarado ISD had 1,991 Hispanic students enrolled in their schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency. Read more… ## [Northbound I-5 lane closures near Samish Way planned Aug. 29–30](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/northbound-i-5-lane-closures-near-samish-way-planned-aug-29-30/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=northbound-i-5-lane-closures-near-samish-way-planned-aug-29-30) _2026-08-26 · CDN Staff · Cascadia Daily News_ Traffic merges into one lane on Interstate 5 in Bellingham due to construction in November 2025. The right lane of Interstate 5 from Samish Way to north of Iowa Street will be closed for part of the day Aug. 29 and 30. ( Finn Wendt /Cascadia Daily News) WSDOT crews are replacing concrete panels ## [Meta Agrees to $17.1 Billion Payout Over Teen Social Media Harm Claims](https://southphillyreview.com/2026/08/26/meta-agrees-to-17-1-billion-payout-over-teen-social-media/) _2026-08-26 · Terrell Lowery · South Philly Review_ Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle claims from 47 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, over teen social media harm. ## [Developer’s Plan for Manayunk Apartment Tower Draws Broad Community Opposition](https://southphillyreview.com/2026/08/26/developer-s-plan-for-manayunk-apartment-tower-draws-broad/) _2026-08-26 · Dean McHugh · South Philly Review_ A developer wants to replace Manayunk's PHS pop-up beer garden with a six-story, 73-unit apartment building. Neighbors and a city councilmember are pushing back. ## [Michael Shepard declared second-place finisher in 42nd LD Senate race](https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/aug/26/michael-shepard-declared-second-place-finisher-in-42nd-ld-senate-race/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=michael-shepard-declared-second-place-finisher-in-42nd-ld-senate-race) _2026-08-26 · Annie Todd | Criminal Justice/Enterprise Reporter · Cascadia Daily News_ District 42 Senate candidate Michael Shepard laughs during the Whatcom County Democrats election night party Aug. 4 at Stemma West in Bellingham. He will move onto the November general election after a recount determined he finished second in the primary. ( Finn Wendt /Cascadia Daily News) Recount for the race took place over two days ## [How many multiracial students were enrolled in Cleburne ISD in 2024-25 school year?](https://southdfwnews.com/how-many-multiracial-students-were-enrolled-in-cleburne-isd-in-2024-25-school-year) _2026-08-26 · M. I. Rojas · South DFW News_ Cleburne ISD had 295 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency. Read more… ## [3 people booked on domestic charges in Ellis County on Aug. 14](https://southdfwnews.com/3-people-booked-on-domestic-charges-in-ellis-county-on-aug-14) _2026-08-26 · A. N. Compton · South DFW News_ Three people were booked on domestic charges in Ellis County, Texas, on Aug. 14, 2026. Read more… ## [Florida Gun Rights group upset over Byron Donalds’ pick for running mate because he voted for firearm safety after Parkland massacre](https://www.cltampa.com/news/florida-gun-rights-group-upset-over-byron-donalds-pick-for-running-mate-because-he-voted-for-firearm-safety-after-parkland-massacre/) _2026-08-26 · Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix · Creative Loafing Tampa_ Byron Donalds’ selection of state Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate was received with strong enthusiasm by the Florida Republican establishment, but one group expressed concern. That would be the group Florida Gun Rights, which noted that while serving in the Florida House in 2018, Avila voted for gun-safety legislation following the mass shooting \[…\] The post Florida Gun Rights group upset… ## [2026 Milwaukee beer garden guide](https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/milwaukee-beer-gardens) _2026-08-26 · bobby@onmilwaukee.com (Bobby Tanzilo) · OnMilwaukee: homepage_ It's beer garden season in Milwaukee! Here's the dish - or should I say, the pour - including when they're open and more. ## [The City of Tampa hosts a hurricane prep event on Saturday](https://www.cltampa.com/news/the-city-of-tampa-hosts-a-hurricane-prep-event-on-saturday/) _2026-08-26 · Ray Roa · Creative Loafing Tampa_ It’s true that forecasters agree Florida can now expect a “well below-normal” hurricane season (it lasts through Nov. 30). That shouldn’t keep you from being ready, especially since all it takes is one hurricane to upend your life (ask the New Yorkers who left after 2024, or the folks who stuck around and are still \[…\] The post The City of Tampa hosts a hurricane prep event on Saturday appeared… ## [Pa. State Police Corporal to Race 26.2 Miles in Full Uniform for Slain Officer’s Kin](https://southphillyreview.com/2026/08/26/pa-state-police-corporal-to-race-26-2-miles-in-full-uniform/) _2026-08-26 · Terrell Lowery · South Philly Review_ Cpl. Montana Trombetta plans to run the Erie Presque Isle Marathon in full state police uniform Sept. 13 to raise $100,000 for a slain trooper's family. ## [The ‘Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest’ celebrates 15th anniversary this weekend](https://www.cltampa.com/food-drink/the-great-st-pete-cupcake-contest-celebrates-15th-anniversary-this-weekend/) _2026-08-26 · Ray Roa · Creative Loafing Tampa_ Sometimes, you need to spend a few hours pounding mini-cupcakes, for art’s sake of course. The Morean Center for Clay gives Tampa Bay a chance to do just that when it welcomes bakers—from youth, to newbies, pros and specialty cupcake makers—for a bake off that hopes to crown St. Petersburg’s most artistic cupcakes. It all \[…\] The post The ‘Great St. Pete Cupcake Contest’ celebrates 15th… ## [‘I don’t want to have this become a surveillance state’: DeSantis says police officers should issue tickets](https://www.cltampa.com/news/i-dont-want-to-have-this-become-a-surveillance-state-desantis-says-police-officers-should-issue-tickets/) _2026-08-26 · Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix · Creative Loafing Tampa_ Amid the growing public and political backlash against Flock cameras, add Gov. Ron DeSantis to the list of skeptics about their use. The governor said Wednesday that roadside cameras that use artificial intelligence to photograph and log vehicle data are useful tools for law enforcement agencies and that the Florida Highway Patrol uses automated license \[…\] The post ‘I don’t want to have this…