Carl Lisciandrello
Carl Lisciandrello is digital news editor of WUSF Public Media.
Carl has worked in the Tampa Bay media for nearly 40 years, starting as a clerk and part-time reporter in the Clearwater Sun sports department. He spent nearly 30 years in various positions at The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com, eventually becoming digital editor before joining the Tampa Bay Times as digital news editor in 2016.
Carl is a New Jersey native who likely can be found near a beach, at church, anywhere near downtown Safety Harbor, or enjoying a cigar with his buddies. He is a University of Florida graduate.
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The latest from the National Hurricane Center and satellite data confirms that Tropical Storm Bret is struggling to better organize today. Intensification is still likely the next 2 days but Bret may never reach hurricane status. Weakening is on track when it hits the Caribbean with drier air and unfavorable conditions. Tropical Storm Watches are possible for the Lesser Antilles soon. -
The 10-cent rate increase comes as more motorists take to the road. Prices are now at the highest daily average since mid-May.
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Prices will likely rise again now that OPEC has cut oil production.
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Prices could rise even further before leveling off, according to AAA.
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Andrew Warren filed the petition days after he announced he was filing an appeal in federal court.
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In his ruling, Judge Robert Hinkle said Gov. Ron DeSantis was wrong in suspending Andrew Warren as Hillsborough State Attorney.
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The average price dropped 12 cents last week, and some locations are seeing gas below $3 a gallon.
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Police Chief Mary O'Connor is under investigation after bodycam video showed her flashing her badge to a deputy during a traffic stop. Assistant Chief Lee Berkaw is acting chief.
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Starting Tuesday, a U.S. District Court judge will hear arguments over whether DeSantis exceeded his powers by suspending Warren for "neglect of duty." The trial is expected to last 3-5 days.
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The storm is expected to produce periods of heavy rain, along with dangerous surf and possible beach erosion.
