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Area Boys & Girls Clubs affiliates merge
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have merged, creating one of Florida's largest nonprofit after-school provi...
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Mayor plans to pay Trop’s $55 million damage bill
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has announced plans to allocate over $55 million for repairs to Tropicana Field, which was damaged in a recent storm. T...
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Rowdies fall 2-1 in eastern conference semifinal
The Tampa Bay Rowdies faced a disappointing end to their 2024 season with a 2-1 playoff loss to the Charleston Battery in the Eastern Conference semif...
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Rays’ Wander Franco arrested in gun-related incident
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic in connection with a gun-related incident, further complicating his ongo...
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80,000 pounds of Costco butter recalled for lacking disclaimer about milk
Over 80,000 pounds of Costco Kirkland Signature butter have been recalled due to a missing allergen disclaimer regarding milk, raising concerns for co...
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Technicolor Tarpon Springs epic to screen Saturday
The screening of the classic Technicolor film "Beneath the 12-Mile Reef," which captures the beauty of Tarpon Springs, is set for Saturday. This 1953 ...
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Two popular franchises expand to West St. Pete
Einstein Bros. Bagels and Rita’s Italian Ice are set to open new locations along the bustling 66th Street corridor in West St. Petersburg, revitalizin...
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St. Pete explores expanding parking permit program
St. Petersburg officials are considering the expansion of the city's residential parking permit program beyond the downtown area due to rising parking...
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Run Fest to bring 7,000 to DTSP
The St. Pete Run Fest is set to take place in downtown St. Petersburg from November 15-17, 2024, with organizers expecting over 7,000 runners to parti...
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Overall crime is down, homicides are up in St. Pete
St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway reported a 4.8% decrease in overall crime during the third quarter, while homicide rates surged by 30%. T...
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Disney Treasure cruise ship rescues 4 in Bahamas on way to Florida home port
A Disney cruise ship successfully rescued four individuals from a sinking boat in the Bahamas while en route to Florida, as confirmed by the U.S. Coas...
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Delphi murders trial verdict: Jury finds Richard Allen guilty
A jury in Delphi, Indiana, found Richard Allen guilty of murdering two teenage girls in 2017, a case that has garnered significant public attention an...
Sports
Rowdies fall 2-1 in Eastern Conference Semifinal
The Tampa Bay Rowdies' 2024 season concluded with a 2-1 defeat against the Charleston Battery in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Despite a strong st...
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Rays’ Wander Franco arrested in gun-related incident
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic for involvement in a gun-related incident, occurring amid ongoing legal ...
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Two popular franchises expand to West St. Pete
Einstein Bros. Bagels and Rita’s Italian Ice are set to expand their presence in West St. Petersburg by opening new locations along the bustling 66th ...
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Tampa Bay EDC marks 15 years of service to the community
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council (EDC) celebrated its 15th anniversary at an annual meeting themed "Level Up," highlighting the organization...
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Run Fest to bring 7,000 to DTSP
The St. Pete Run Fest is set to take place from November 15-17, expecting a record turnout of over 7,000 runners. This event, which is the official ru...
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Overall crime is down, homicides are up in St. Pete
St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway reported a 4.8% decrease in overall crime rates during the third quarter of 2024, alongside a 30% increas...
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Technicolor Tarpon Springs epic to screen Saturday
The Technicolor film "Beneath the 12-Mile Reef," originally shot in 1953, will be screened this Saturday, showcasing the picturesque beauty of Tarpon ...
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Donald Trump wins Arizona and its 11 electoral votes, flipping the state red aga...
Donald Trump has regained Arizona in the latest election, securing 11 electoral votes for the Republican Party, a significant shift after Joe Biden's ...