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Thousands kick off Fourth of July at St. Pete Pier Run
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — About 3,000 people marked the Fourth of July by taking part in the annual St. Pete Pier Run in…
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Dade City Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of historic clubhouse
[ad_1] DADE CITY, Fla. — An organization with a storied past is celebrating a big milestone this year. The Dade City Woman’s Club recently celebrated…
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Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and more
[ad_1] PLANT CITY, Fla. — The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the…
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Surplus food from the St. Pete Grand Prix to be distributed to those in need
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the festivities around the St. Pete Grand Prix come a lot of food, but not all of it…
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FAMU’s Dr. Walter L. Smith’s lasting global impact on the Black diaspora
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — This Black History Month, the legacy of former Florida A&M University President Dr. Walter Lee Smith is being remembered not only for strengthening…
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Night to Shine lights up Pinellas for third year
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It was a Night to Shine at the St. Petersburg Coliseum Friday night. The Tim Tebow Foundation held its…
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Manatee and Sarasota residents compete in the Gulf Coast Games for Life
[ad_1] BRADENTON, Fla. — For Janet Rumig of Sarasota, the bowling alley is a second home. She is so comfortable walking up to the…
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The Deuces: Where Black community thrived, barred from other parts of St. Pete
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before the end of segregation, there were two St. Petes: a white one and a Black one. What You Need…
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Plant City church ‘explores untold stories’ of Black History Month
[ad_1] PLANT CITY, Fla. — This month, we take time to celebrate Black History Month, and one church in Plant City is doing that through…
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Lakeland youth step team helps preserve cultural tradition
[ad_1] LAKELAND, Fla. — You may have seen it — the perfectly timed stomps, the chants and hand claps. What You Need To Know A…
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Group that helps grieving children marks milestone graduation
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A community organization is helping grieving children and young adults succeed. What You Need To Know Connecting the Gap is…
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Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veterans
[ad_1] CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get…
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Central Florida Zoo’s Rhino Encounter offers hands-on experience with giant
[ad_1] SANFORD, Fla. — From immersive exhibits to intimate animal encounters, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a busy zoo where learning comes…
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Buddhist monks, supporters battle freezing temperatures after winter storm
[ad_1] LOUISBURG, N.C. — The Buddhist monks aren’t slowing down despite the winter weather. For the past week the group journeyed across North Carolina on…
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View wild birds at Marine Science Center’s expanded aviary in Ponce Inlet
[ad_1] PONCE INLET, Fla. — Sitting in the shadow of the iconic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is the Marine Science Center, where birds native to Florida…
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Live venom extractions at Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand
[ad_1] DELAND, Fla. — A DeLand operation is quietly doing life-saving work one venomous bite at a time. What You Need To Know The Reptile…
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Meet the 2026 Epiphany Dove Bearer, Sylvia Marakas
[ad_1] TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral announced Sylvia Marakas as the 2026 Epiphany Dove Bearer. “It’s a great honor,” said…
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Tarpon Springs invites local artists to light up the Sponge Docks
[ad_1] TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Local artists and photographers are being invited to showcase their work in one of Tarpon Springs’ most iconic areas. What…
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Benefit concert helping launch restoration efforts on Richey Suncoast Theatre
[ad_1] NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A local landmark unique to New Port Richey is looking to get a little love in terms of restorative…
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Workforce training in Charlote helping people in recovery find stability
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, employment is a key part of long-term recovery for people…