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County commissioners declare local state of emergency
Pinellas County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency in response to the impending Hurricane Helene, allowing officials to take necessary ...
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St. Pete officials work to increase healthy food access
St. Petersburg city officials are taking steps to enhance access to healthy food in 17 priority neighborhoods, primarily located in South St. Petersbu...
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Duke’s storm hardening efforts include burying more lines
Duke Energy Florida is set to enhance the resilience of its electrical infrastructure in St. Petersburg by burying approximately 26,000 additional pow...
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County Commission Approves $4.3 Billion Budget with Tax Cuts
The county commission has approved a $4.3 billion budget that includes significant tax cuts aimed at providing relief to residents. This decision refl...
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Retired pro sports stars to headline Innisbrook tournament
Jerome Bettis and John Smoltz, both Hall of Fame athletes, will headline a new golf tournament, the Pro Rivals Open, taking place in December at Innis...
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Former Buc Tom Brady returns to Tampa Bay
Tom Brady, former quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is set to return to Tampa Bay this week in his new role as a FOX broadcaster. He will cove...
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Peace Day celebration on the bayfront Saturday
The International Day of Peace celebration will take place on the bayfront in St. Petersburg on September 21, organized by the Global Love Project. Es...
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CareerSource Sets Opportunity Youth Workforce Summit
The article discusses the upcoming Opportunity Youth Workforce Summit, organized by CareerSource, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young in...
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Robotics Firm Acquires Local Startup for $25 Million
A robotics firm has successfully acquired a local startup for $25 million, marking a significant investment in the region's tech landscape. This acqui...
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Pinellas County mom desperate for justice in missing daughter case
A Pinellas County mother, Leah Martin, is desperately seeking justice and answers in the case of her daughter, Morgan Martin, who has been missing for...
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84-year-old man shot outside St. Petersburg convenience store
An 84-year-old man was shot in the parking lot of a St. Petersburg convenience store early Saturday morning, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. ...
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St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch marks 100 days in office, focuses on affordable housing
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has completed his first 100 days in office, emphasizing the urgent need for affordable housing in the city. He acknowle...
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St. Pete Police work to crack down on speeding
The St. Petersburg Police Department conducted a traffic operation to address speeding in the city, particularly in the Tyrone area. Officers issued 2...
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St. Pete landscape artist West Evans helps legendary Florida Highwaymen get thei...
St. Pete landscape artist West Evans is actively supporting the establishment of a museum dedicated to the Florida Highwaymen, a group of influential ...
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St. Pete faith leaders make their voices heard on Tropicana Field redevelopment ...
Nearly a dozen African American faith leaders in St. Petersburg are advocating for the Sugar Hill development proposal in the redevelopment of Tropica...
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Pinellas Co. 11-year-old becomes youngest in US to get drone safety certificatio...
An 11-year-old student from Pinellas County has made headlines by becoming the youngest individual in the U.S. to earn a USI Safety Level (1) Industry...
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CareerSource board chair resigns, seeks CEO role
Sean Butler, the chair of CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas, has resigned from his position to pursue the role of permanent CEO of the organization. ...
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St. Pete hospital worker volunteers helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland
A St. Petersburg nurse, Lisa Prytula, recently returned from a three-week volunteer stint in Poland, assisting Ukrainian refugees affected by the ongo...
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Leadership St. Pete application portal closes Monday
Applications for Leadership St. Pete's class of 2025 are due Monday, September 23, at 4:30 p.m. This six-month initiative connects participants with k...
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Artist reaches childhood dream by having exhibit in The Dali Museum
Artist Yamandu Canosa has achieved his childhood dream by showcasing his work in a new exhibit titled "The Visit" at The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg...