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1. Body found in clothes matching those of missing USF student Nahida Bristy, affidavit reveals (wfla.com) — Tampa investigators are uncovering new details in the deaths of USF students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, after a body in clothing matching Bristy’s was found near the Howard Frankland Bridge. Court documents describe a suspected double homicide, a roommate now charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and ongoing efforts to confirm the victim’s identity and honor both students’ memories.
2. Bridal shops face fitting challenges with the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs (fox13news.com) — A Riverview bridal boutique serving Tampa brides says rapid weight loss from popular GLP-1 drugs is making wedding dress planning much trickier, with some customers dropping five or six sizes after ordering. Local experts urge brides to shop earlier, be upfront about weight-loss goals, and understand that contracts usually lock in the dress size, which can limit how much a gown can be altered later.
3. Texier breaks 3rd-period tie, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead (newser.com) — Tampa Bay Lightning fans saw their team fall 3-2 at home to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5, putting the Bolts one loss from another first-round exit. Played in Tampa on Wednesday night, the game hinged on an early third-period goal that broke a tense tie despite strong efforts from Dominic James and Jake Guentzel.
4. Man, 68, known for portraying Santa accused of trying to meet 13-year-old for sex: sheriff (komonews.com) — A major Polk County sting targeting adults seeking sex with children led to 19 arrests, including a 24-year-old suspect from Tampa. Authorities say the week-long “Operation Child Protector VIII” focused on people who allegedly traveled or planned to travel to meet minors, resulting in dozens of felony charges tied to online solicitation and attempted exploitation of children across Central Florida.
5. Florida Delays Children's Health Coverage Expansion (governing.com) — A Tampa-area family working at a brain injury rehab center is struggling to afford health insurance for their children while Florida delays an approved expansion of its KidCare program. The hold-up, driven by legal and political fights between the state and federal government, leaves tens of thousands of kids at risk of losing or missing out on coverage. Local families are forced to juggle premiums against basics like school supplies.
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