New magnet high school in Pasco County hopes to give children an edge in the growing medical field; FDA proposes new changes to the way manufacturers would report ingredients; another heat advisory is expected tomorrow.
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A new $80 million medical magnet high school is coming to Wesley Chapel, and Pasco County school leaders say it will give students a direct path into one of the region's fastest-growing industries. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Annette Gutierrez spoke with Pasco County Schools Superintendent John Legg. He said the investment is driven by a projected surge in local demand for healthcare workers.
Pasco County Schools- The FDA is proposing a major change in the way food manufacturers may be reporting the ingredients and substances introduced into the food supply.
- The retirement of longtime U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and a newly drawn congressional map have created one of Florida's most closely watched races, with voters in South St. Petersburg now part of the district.
- Two nature preserves in Pinellas County could soon see some funding cuts. Tampa Bay 28 reporter Casey Albritton says the county administrator is proposing the cuts to close a $42 million gap in next year's budget. The Pinellas County administrator proposed cutting roughly $847,000 from Weedon Island, Shell Key, and eliminating seasonal lifeguard programs from Fort DeSoto and Sand Key.
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Tampa Bay 28 Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips says he expects heat advisories to continue tomorrow and less rain this weekend across the Tampa Bay area.
