The story packaging, headline style and even news angles of the @tampabaytimes.bsky.social AI News Bot are nearly identical to the paper's actual reporting from real humans

Can someone smarter than me explain Rick’s laptop rig? It’s like a laptop guillotine.

Tampa Councilwoman Hurtak says Mayor Castor is limiting her ability to ride along with city departments In response to Hurtak’s comments, Tampa City Council chair Alan Clendenin made a motion asking the administration to “rescind its position on open access

Tampa Councilwoman Hurtak says Mayor Castor is limiting her ability to ride along with city departments
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Was TPA’s pajama joke funny, or is everyone just dumb? It was only a matter of time that the Tampa International Airport (TPA) discovered that its customers aren't smart enough for jokes. TPA has a

NEW: TPA has a well-documenated reputation of cracking jokes across its social media platforms, but apparently a recent quip didn’t just fly over people’s heads, it barrel rolled, stalled, and then crashed into the ocean.
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Ron DeSantis isn't quite full Since January, the governor has been rolling out a short social media series called “Diners, Drive-ins & DeSantis.” The governor’s time in office is

NEW: The governor’s time in office is coming to an end. Like any guy who knows he’s about to get kicked out of a Golden Corral, Ron DeSantis is spending his final minutes traveling the state in an attempt to get as full as humanly possible.

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The Tampa Bay Times is now publishing AI-generated stories A new reporter is working at Florida's largest daily newspaper, one who doesn’t need a desk or health insurance.  The Tampa Bay Times AI News Engine

The Tampa Bay Times is now publishing AI-generated stories, via @wolfcolin.bsky.social
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The Tampa Bay Times has a new AI reporter

Rod Alnord's 'Chops' jazz jam session finds new home at Tampa's New World Brewery His quartet includes Ruben Davila, Nick Peters and Ross Strauser.

Rod Alnord's 'Chops' jazz jam session finds new home at Tampa's New World Brewery
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American Stage’s ‘Hair’ brings a St. Pete waterfront park into the ‘Age of Aquarius’ The set has groovy easter eggs and Vitale Bros. murals.

American Stage’s ‘Hair’ brings a St. Pete waterfront park into the ‘Age of Aquarius’
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'Unconstitutional': Florida Democrats blast Republican efforts to eliminate Department of Education Republicans, meanwhile, praise progress toward a long-held goal.

'Unconstitutional': Florida Democrats blast Republican efforts to eliminate Department of Education
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St. Pete's Nueva Cantina, now employee-owned, announces new downtown Tampa taco spot The Old Southeast spot is known for its freshly squeezed margaritas and Mexican street food.

St. Pete's Nueva Cantina, now employee-owned, announces new downtown Tampa taco spot
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A beloved New World Brewery bartender needs help, so Tampa bands are throwing a benefit concert Joanne Rivera was a Tampa music scene staple.

A beloved New World Brewery bartender needs help, so Tampa bands are throwing a benefit concert
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This weeked is St. Pete's last chance to screen, 'Razed,' a must-see documentary about the Gas Plant District The film is a 75-minute emotional rollercoaster that captures the joy and pain of the city's historic Black neighborhood.

This weeked is St. Pete's last chance to screen, 'Razed,' a must-see documentary about the Gas Plant District
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The 30 best things to do in Tampa Bay with an out-of-towner It's that time of year when friends and family from the north start appearing in your house, and now it's up to you to keep 'em busy. Well, no one's gonna be bored on our watch, so here's a few of our...

The 30 best things to do in Tampa Bay with an out-of-towner
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Ybor City hosts 'Beat Marauders' producer showcase this weekend The lineup features more than a dozen sample splicers and drum maestros.

Ybor City hosts 'Beat Marauders' producer showcase this weekend
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Orlando alt-rock band Capstan brings 'Mosaic' of sound to Tampa this weekend The show promises to be a career-so-far retrospective with some unplayed acoustic tracks mixed in.

Orlando alt-rock band Capstan brings 'Mosaic' of sound to Tampa this weekend
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King of The Coop returns to Seminole Heights, Tampa gets a Nueva Cantina, and more local food news Plus, Tampa Shuffle and Raw Smoothie Co. both celebrate their anniversaries this weekend.

King of The Coop returns to Seminole Heights, Tampa gets a Nueva Cantina, and more local food news
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Pop songwriter Andy Grammer brings 'Monster' to Clearwater this weekend The 41-year-old actually wrote about anger this time.

Pop songwriter Andy Grammer brings 'Monster' to Clearwater this weekend
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Kid Loki in the music lineup for this weekend's packed Tampa Zine Fest Slowcore outfit Deep Bite and experimental electro act Marguerite Sissie play, too.

Kid Loki in the music lineup for this weekend's packed Tampa Zine Fest
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'I Ain't Sayin' country singer Jordan Davis headlines Palm Harbor's Valspar Championship this weekend The concert is included in admission to the golf tournament.

'I Ain't Sayin' country singer Jordan Davis headlines Palm Harbor's Valspar Championship this weekend
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Tampa's Deviant Libation hosts 'Punks for Palestine' concert this weekend Proceeds go to Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund.

Tampa's Deviant Libation hosts 'Punks for Palestine' concert this weekend
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Photos: In Tampa, USF students rally for the release of Columbia University protestor Mahmoud Khalil The University of South Florida is no stranger to seeing members of its community come under scrutiny for speaking out on pro-Palestinian and Islamic issues.

Photos: In Tampa, USF students rally for the release of Columbia University protestor Mahmoud Khalil
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Sting is bringing his ‘3.0’ tour to Tampa this fall His trio includes longtime collaborator, guitarist Dominic Miller, and Chris Maas, the touring drummer for Mumford & Sons and Maggie Rogers.

Sting is bringing his ‘3.0’ tour to Tampa this fall
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Florida insurance regulators struggle to explain why stunning 2022 report wasn’t made public That report said companies made billions while raising premiums for Florida property owners.

Florida insurance regulators struggle to explain why stunning 2022 report wasn’t made public
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Court upholds Florida gun law that bars people under 21 from buying rifles “Any question about constitutionality has now been clearly settled."

Court upholds Florida gun law that bars people under 21 from buying rifles
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Photos: The Driver Era stages long-awaited shindig at Tampa's Yuengling Center Those who spent their days in Covid-19 lockdowns blaring Ross and Rocky Lynch's album X finally got the chance to see the heartthrob indie-rock duo The Driver Era live at Tampa's Yuengling Center last...

Photos: The Driver Era stages long-awaited shindig at Tampa's Yuengling Center
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March history talk will discuss 'meddling woman' who helped build St. Pete Sarah Armistead is behind the construction of the Williams Mansion and other structures.

March history talk will discuss 'meddling woman' who helped build St. Pete
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Florida Republicans approve proposal to pay workers less than minimum wage for internships, job training Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, argued that employers will simply redefine entry level jobs as “internships.”

Florida Republicans approve proposal to pay workers less than minimum wage for internships, job training
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DJ Etta brings the spirit of Detroit's Movement Festival to St. Petersburg Motown's big EDM to-do isn't until this summer, but DJ Etta is in town this weekend.

DJ Etta brings the spirit of Detroit's Movement Festival to St. Petersburg
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This rare Crystal River spring home comes with some of the best views of manatees in Florida Hunter's Cove in Crystal River is a premier spot to view manatees in the wild, especially in the colder months—and now a rare home with direct access to this freshwater spring lagoon is on the market.

This rare Crystal River spring home comes with some of the best views of manatees in Florida
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