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U.S. government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/30 5:05A Associated Press

The government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if the Senate does not pass a House measure that would extend federal funding for seven weeks.

Unemployment numbers higher among Black women

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/30 4:44A Saundra Weathers

Reports show in August, the unemployment rate for Black women increased to 7.5 percent, the highest rate in four years.

Youth workers feeling the impact of Florida minimum wage increases

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/30 2:15A Brandon Spencer

Florida is now seeing a 10.5% unemployment rate for youth ages 16 to 24 since the minimum wage started to increase in 2021.

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Clearwater votes to further examine dropping Duke Energy

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/30 12:35A Sarah Blazonis

Clearwater is moving forward with an appraisal and potential timeline for switching electric providers from Duke Energy to a municipal utility.

Voters head to the polls for the primary in the special election for Florida Senate District 11

Spectrum News | Bay News 9 9/29 11:23P Phillip Stucky

Two Republican challengers face off for a District 11 seat, which covers Citrus, Hernando, Sumter counties and parts of Pasco.

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