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This year marks the 95th anniversary of one of Tampa Bay’s most iconic and historic hotels, The Don Cesar. 

Celebrations will take place throughout the year, starting this week with a special artist showcase depicting the history of The Don.   

“Kind of the theme we were going with is 'If These Walls Could Talk,'” said Marketing Manager Samantha Weisberg.

The Don Cesar celebrates 95 years

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Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee announced Thursday a plan for "universal school choice." 

If approved, their bill would make all students eligible to receive state funds for private tuition, regardless of income or ability.  

Approval of the bill wouldn't just be big, it would be the biggest expansion of Florida's school voucher program since its inception during the Jeb Bush administration. 

"Today, we empower parents and children to decide the education that best fits their needs," Florida House Speaker Rep. Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, said.

Florida House Republicans unveil plan for 'universal school choice'

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We’re just days away from Gasparilla, where hundreds of thousands of people will fill the streets and the water, tossing beads into the crowds.  

Rebecca Schwartz is no stranger to the event.

Tampa Police Divers prepare to protect waters before, during, and after Gasparilla

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The video shocked the nation, sparking protests in several U.S. cities. And now, local activists are speaking up.  

“They never saw, or never realized or never felt that he was a human being,” said Yvette Lewis, president of the Hillsborough County NAACP.  

The video shows officers throwing Tyre to the ground, hitting, punching and kicking him several times. “Seem like Tyre Nichols was in agonizing pain,” said civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. 

He’s also serving as the attorney for the Tyre family.

Local reaction to the video showing the beating death of Tyre Nichols

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Dozens of parents expressed their concern over the future of Palma Sola Elementary School in Bradenton at a meeting on Wednesday night.  

The school is nearly 60 years old and district leaders said renovating the school would cost too much money.  "It's in the heart of west/northwest Bradenton. 

There are homes all around it surrounding it. There is not a single major road in sight. We walk to school every single day," said Kristina Snyderman, a parent.

Manatee County parents concerned over the future of Palma Sola Elementary School

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Polk County is declaring a local state of emergency for the second time this year, to fix a persistent trash pickup problem.

County Commissioners said they have received thousands of complaints from residents about trash not being picked up in parts of Polk County.

In 2017, Polk County signed a seven-year contract with trash hauler Advanced Disposal, a company that was bought by Waste Management.

Polk County leaders delcare trash emergency

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There’s a good chance if you’re throwing or catching beads during Saturday’s parade, that they came from Buccaneer Beads in Tampa.  

“This year is going to be one the largest Gasparillas ever just with the amount of inventory that has come in and out the door, this is the most I’ve ever done,” said owner Jennifer Grindell.  

From all the colors in the rainbow to unicorns, flamingos and skeletons, Buccaneer Beads wants to make sure there’s something for everyone.

Buccaneer Beads estimates record year

Full Story: https://wfts.tv/3w8Bm5M  For more and more Floridians,  the thrill of winning the lottery is being ripped away. It's replaced with shock after being told they owe money to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), the state's unemployment office.  ABC Action News met with some of the winners who were losing out to DEO until the I-Team stepped in to help.  “Something that was so exciting became an absolute nightmare," Sara Magnetta said.

Lottery wins start DEO "nightmare" for 2 Floridians

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Danielle Nalven and her husband started Tree House Farm for their own personal use. With a love of animals and the want to provide an educational experience, it evolved.   

The couple traded suburban life for rural and a place to provide animals with a loving, caring home.   The farm is only open to the public on certain weekends.

You can walk around their personal property at your leisure.

Couple starts Tree House Farm just outside of Trinity

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A Lakeland toddler is receiving chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a rare disease.  

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis is characterized by an abnormal excess of certain immune cells. The disorder causes lesions on a child's organs.  

Melissa Harris said her daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed at six months old. She noticed lesions on her skin and knew it was more than a rash or baby acne when it never healed.

Lakeland toddler battles rare disease-causing lesions

The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that left ten people injured Monday afternoon.  

Lakeland Police said officers were called to the area near Iowa Avenue North and Plum Street — which is just north of downtown — around 3:40 p.m.   

During a news conference, Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor said a dark blue, 4-door Nissan sedan with tinted windows and a paper tag drove onto the street and rolled down all four of its windows.

10 people injured, 2 critical after drive-by shooting in Lakeland

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Florida's new committees on resiliency will start digging Wednesday and Thursday into their core concerns, hearing from those hit by hurricanes and figuring out how to better prepare the state for the next big storm.  

The House and Senate versions of the "Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency & Recovery" and "Select Committee on Resiliency," respectively, are new for the upcoming session. Both have two-year lifespans. Those charged with leading the groups of lawmakers said to expect not just recommendations but solutions.

New resiliency committee hopes to reduce hurricane recovery hurdles

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Polk County is using booze to boost tourism in the area.  

Swan Brewing opened five years ago in Lakeland during a time when breweries began blossoming in Polk County.  

“Huge selection of craft beers. We’ve got 30 beers on tap at any given point and time. The majority of those are ours. They're made right here in house,” said Dan Thumberg, co-owner of Swan Brewing.

Polk County is boosting tourism with craft beer

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We’ve all heard of a bath bomb, but what about a Broth Bomb?   

It’s the same concept; only instead of making your tub bubble, you make your stew fizzle with healthy, tasty herbs and spices.  

Founder Andrew Laurent is recovering from a stroke and raising a six-year-old daughter, so when it comes to dinner, he’s looking for a fast, affordable and healthy meal.

New family business makes your stew fizzle