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Despite his apathy towards the limelight, retired Air Force Col. Kenneth Beckman has recently received a significant amount of attention. Born Aug. 7, 1922, the expert...
As part of continued efforts to mitigate the housing crisis, St. Petersburg is using funding earmarked for other programs to increase its stock of affordable units...
The nearly century-old historic red brick Studebaker building belies the highly technical marine research emanating from inside the federal facility. Built in 1925, the downtown building...
The area surrounding Tangerine Plaza labeled as a food desert could see a food bank and culinary arts incubator. Faith-based nonprofit group Positive Impact Worldwide, which...
A week after deciding to keep rent control off municipal ballots, St. Petersburg city leaders are now moving forward with a program to provide legal counsel...
The Legislature recently awarded $5 million in funding to the Florida Holocaust Museum, with Chairman Mike Igel calling it evidence that state leadership recognizes the institution’s...
Tampa resident Aaron DeBerry is combining his affinity for academia and entrepreneurialism as he works to provide Web3’s first creative arts educational platform. Web3 is the...
After multiple efforts to secure funds needed for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s long sought-after Clearwater terminal project, the agency was finally able to secure $20 million...
Colorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women each year – and HCA Florida Largo Hospital is now utilizing innovative technology...
Last week, the Copperhead Course at Palm Harbor’s Innisbrook Resort played host to a groundbreaking golf tour dedicated to opening new pathways for often overlooked and...