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When will power be restored in Tampa Bay?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Duke Energy, Tampa Electric and Lakeland Electric gave updates on Thursday about power restoration efforts. 900K without power in Tampa Bay area after Hurricane Ian Duke Energy said crews have begun to restore power after Hurricane Ian cause major outages to Floridians. The company said more than 680,000 customers remain without […]

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Gullah language

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Edward Waters College [Jacksonville] (1866- )

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(1893) Ida B. Wells, “Lynch Law In All Its Phases,”

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Patton, Lynne (1973- )

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