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‘Mini insurance village’ opens in St. Petersburg
A new “Mini Insurance Village” has opened at Shore Acres Recreation Center in St. Petersburg, providing residents with access to vital insurance servi...
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St. Petersburg has a new fire chief
Mayor Ken Welch has appointed Keith Watts as the new fire chief of St. Petersburg, marking a significant milestone as he becomes the first African Ame...
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Vinik Sells Majority Stake in Tampa Bay Lightning, Rewards Employees
Jeff Vinik has sold his controlling stake in the Tampa Bay Lightning after 14 years as the team's majority owner, distributing approximately $20 milli...
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Tech accelerator’s startups top $1 billion in investments
Tampa Bay Wave announced that its portfolio of over 550 tech startups has surpassed $1 billion in investments, marking a significant milestone for gra...
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Raymond James boosts hurricane relief commitment
Raymond James Financial has significantly increased its commitment to hurricane relief efforts, pledging nearly $11 million to support associates and ...
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Mayor discusses hurricane response, ‘agile resiliency’
Mayor Ken Welch addressed storm-related topics, including debris collection and government transparency, in a recent discussion highlighting the need ...
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St. Pete ranks among ‘Best Baseball Cities’
St. Petersburg has been recognized as one of the "Best Baseball Cities" in America, ranking 2nd among midsize cities and 14th overall according to Wal...
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Deadline to request mailed ballots is Thursday
Pinellas County voters must request their mailed ballots by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 24. Residents can request ballots online or via phone, and the...
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Tampa Bay’s Remote Workforce Increased Nearly 20%
Tampa Bay's remote workforce has surged by nearly 20%, according to a recent CoworkingMag report, placing the region ninth nationally for its percenta...
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Rays secure office space near Trop
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the acquisition of temporary office space near Tropicana Field following damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The new ...
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Storm-toppled crane removed from St. Pete building
A tower crane that had been wedged into a downtown St. Petersburg office building for nearly two weeks was successfully removed following its toppling...
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Rowdies clinch playoff berth in Bradenton
The Tampa Bay Rowdies secured a playoff berth by drawing 2-2 against Hartford Athletic at IMG Academy in Bradenton, ending a four-match losing streak....
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Residents asked to take health needs assessment survey
Local not-for-profit hospitals and public health agencies are urging residents to participate in a 15-minute health needs assessment survey. The feedb...
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Meet the Candidates: Pete Boland
Pete Boland, a candidate for St. Pete City Council District 3, shares insights about his personal background and priorities in a recent interview. He ...
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Sheriff takes aim at hurricane looters and scammers
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri declared a crackdown on hurricane looters and scammers during a media briefing in Madeira Beach. The sheriff rev...
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Pinellas County Faces Monumental Rebuilding Process After Hurricanes
Nearly 41,000 homes in Pinellas County were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, prompting local officials to discuss the extensive rebuilding pro...
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New questions over why crane fell during Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton caused significant destruction in Pinellas County, resulting in the collapse of a crane in Downtown St. Petersburg. The incident has ...
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Pedestrian killed in St. Pete hit-and-run crash
A pedestrian was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a jeep along 9th Avenue South in St. Petersburg on Monday evening. The event ha...
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Hurricane Milton's mark on Tropicana Field in Florida highlights need for strong...
Hurricane Milton's impact on Tropicana Field in Florida underscores the urgent need for enhanced stadium construction standards to withstand severe we...
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St. Pete man hit and killed feet from his home, police looking for suspects: 'No...
A 70-year-old man in St. Petersburg was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident just feet from his home. The local police are actively searching f...