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Two 13-Year-Old Boys Shot in St. Petersburg Drive-By Incident
Two 13-year-old boys were hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in St. Petersburg, Florida, while riding their bike on a Labor Day afternoon. The pol...
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St. Petersburg Woman Charged After Toddler Injured in Unlicensed Daycare
A St. Petersburg woman has been charged with multiple felonies after a 2-year-old in her unlicensed daycare suffered a broken leg. Aniya Johnson, 25, ...
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St. Petersburg Ranked Third Most Educated City in the U.S. by Forbes
St. Petersburg, Florida has been recognized as the third most educated city in the United States, according to a recent Forbes study. The rankings wer...
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Search for shooter after 13-year-old boys wounded
Two 13-year-old boys were shot in St. Petersburg, Florida, during a neighborhood dispute, with one in critical but stable condition. The police are in...
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Teen Fashion Designer Lucy Haura Showcases Work in St. Petersburg
Teen fashion designer Lucy Haura, 17, showcases her creative designs inspired by science and art in St. Petersburg, Florida. After starting her journe...
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St. Pete ranks among nation’s best places to retire
St. Petersburg has been recognized as one of the best places to retire in the United States, ranking 8th on WalletHub's recent list, which evaluated o...
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St. Petersburg's Community Support Hub Closes Just Three Months After Opening
St. Petersburg's first Community Support Hub opened on March 1, 2024, but closed just three months later due to operational challenges. The initiative...
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Little Llamas Boutique Launches 'Pre-Loved' Section to Promote Sustainable Fashi...
Little Llamas Boutique in St. Petersburg has launched a 'pre-loved' section to promote sustainable fashion and provide budget-friendly options for fam...
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Morean Arts Center Receives Initial Approval for $30 Million Redevelopment Proje...
The Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg has received initial approval for a $15.2 million tourist development tax request as part of its $30 million ...
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Morean Arts Center’s $15 million request moves forward
The Morean Arts Center in downtown St. Petersburg has received unanimous approval from Pinellas County Commissioners for a $15.2 million funding reque...
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Local Man Inspires Children to Embrace the Outdoors
A St. Petersburg man, Jovan McNeill, has been successfully introducing children to the great outdoors for nearly a decade, aiming to keep them active ...
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Man Hospitalized After Shooting in St. Petersburg
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Wednesday evening. The Pinellas County Sheri...
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16-Year-Old Girl Struck by Truck While Waiting for School Bus in St. Petersburg
A 16-year-old girl was injured after being struck by a truck while waiting for her school bus in St. Petersburg, Florida. Emergency services responded...
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Flooding Issues Spark Discussion Among St. Petersburg City Leaders
St. Petersburg, Florida, faced significant flooding after a storm that delivered 4-5 inches of rain within an hour, leading to discussions among city ...
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St. Petersburg's Albert Whitted Airport Prepares for Electric Air Taxis
St. Petersburg's Albert Whitted Airport is preparing for the arrival of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircrafts (eVTOLs), also known as air ta...
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St. Pete allocates $1 million to fight opioid crisis
St. Petersburg, Florida, is allocating $1 million to non-profit organizations to combat the opioid crisis, funded by an opioid settlement that will pr...
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80-Year-Old Man Found Dead in St. Petersburg Pool
An 80-year-old man was found unresponsive in a pool in St. Petersburg, Florida, leading to his death. The incident highlights potential dangers associ...
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Vehicle Collision Leads to Fire in St. Petersburg
A vehicle collided with a building in St. Petersburg, Florida, leading to a fire incident on Saturday night. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue responded to m...
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Raymond James faces two ‘cash sweep’ lawsuits
Raymond James Financial is facing two class-action lawsuits from clients alleging the firm has unjustly profited by offering unreasonably low interest...
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Duke Energy Announces Rate Reduction for January 2025
Duke Energy has announced plans to lower utility rates starting January 2025, aiming to provide relief to its customers. This decision reflects the co...