Tampa International Airport bails out of privatization talks

Officials at Tampa International Airport have abandoned plans to adopt a controversial program that would put passenger security screenings into the hands of a private company.

Under the auspices of the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration had proposed TSA Gold+, in which the federal organization would oversee, but not operate, airport security checkpoints.

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Treasure Island starts putting a price on what it can live without

A library card became a stand-in Friday for a much bigger question facing Treasure Island: If the city needs to cut spending, what services should residents be willing to give up?

During the city’s second workshop on its proposed fiscal 2027 budget, commissioners moved from broad calls to rein in spending to discussing what could actually be cut. The possibilities ranged from Treasure Island’s $166,623 annual contribution to Gulf Beaches Public Library to conference travel, recreation programs and city vehicles.

	United Vein & Vascular Centers opens St. Pete clinic
	Site studies underway for Largo stormwater conservation project
	USF St. Petersburg to launch new bachelor’s degree in nursing
	Coast Guard advances $60 million Sector St. Petersburg contract