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Clearwater to host open house for community input on North Ward School
[ad_1] CLEARWATER, Fla. — The City of Clearwater is inviting the public to share ideas for the future of the historic North Ward School…
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Descendants honor Pinellas County settler’s family history at Philippe Park
[ad_1] SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Descendants of Odet Philippe gathered at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor for their annual family reunion, continuing a tradition…
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Hillsborough County Public Defender brings free legal help directly to community
[ad_1] HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind event, the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office offered free legal help and additional resources in Tampa.…
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St. Petersburg police chief says programs have kept youth crime down
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New data shows violent crime was down in 2025 in the Tampa Bay area. The city of St. Petersburg had…
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Iconic 88-year-old restaurant reopens after 2024’s hurricanes
[ad_1] PASS-A-GRILLE, Fla. — An iconic 88-year-old restaurant finally reopened in Pass-A-Grille Beach following the 2024 storms. The Seahorse Restaurant opened its doors this month…
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St. Pete celebrates local businesses with Localtopia
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thousands of people celebrated St. Petersburg’s local businesses on Saturday as the nonprofit Keep St. Petersburg Local hosted its…
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Pinellas County Meals on Wheels requests funding to keep seniors off waitlist
[ad_1] PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Feeding America data shows that the number of food-insecure seniors is rising. Based on its research, it says nine million seniors could…
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St. Petersburg Distance Classic draws largest turnout ever
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sunday was the largest St. Petersburg Distance Classic in the program’s history. This was the sixth time the event was hosted. Thousands…
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The St. Petersburg Science Festival returns
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG — Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math are projected to boom in the next decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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Tax season starts Monday, here’s what’s new this year
[ad_1] HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — It’s about that time of year that many Americans dread. The first day of tax season is Monday, Jan. 26.…
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Some Florida bills could impact seniors
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The legislative session is underway, and many Bay area seniors hoping for lawmakers to address affordability are watching closely. Financial security is a top…
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Some Florida lawmakers look to strengthen e-bike laws
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill that could strengthen electric bike laws. The bill would have a new licensing requirement,…
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People build nest boxes for declining owl population
[ad_1] PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The smallest owl in Florida is becoming more rare. Experts in Pinellas County said the Eastern Screech Owl’s population has been…
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Florida bills aim to stop capture of vulnerable aquatic animals for exhibits
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Endangered species could get some new protections in Florida. Bills have been filed in the Florida House and Senate that…
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New Gulfport environmental team begins taking tree inventory
[ad_1] GULFPORT, Fla. — The City of Gulfport launched its new environmental team Saturday. Its first mission is to take an inventory of the city’s…
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Florida bill takes aim at paper straws
[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida bill is taking aim at paper straws. A bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate…
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Tampa health fair helps uninsured people get medical and social services
[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla — A free health care event in Tampa on Saturday helped hundreds of people in need. Pioneer Medical Foundation, a nonprofit, hosted…
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Pinellas County strengthens retail pet store regulations
[ad_1] CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pinellas County’s Board of Commissioners has voted to strengthen oversight of retail pet stores. In December, commissioners voted unanimously to pass an…
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Pinellas County strengthens retail pet store regulations
[ad_1] CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pinellas County’s Board of Commissioners has voted to strengthen oversight of retail pet stores. In December, commissioners voted unanimously to pass an…
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Hillsborough County offers Christmas tree recycling options
[ad_1] GIBSONTON, Fla. — The holidays may be winding down, but there’s a way to give your Christmas tree a new life as there…