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Over half of Pinellas County beaches are “critically eroded,” yet officials lack vital funding for renourishment projects – due to an impasse with the Army Corps...
Dozens of local government, academic and scientific leaders gathered along Bayboro Harbor Wednesday morning to celebrate the intersection of research, inclusivity and economic impact. Over 100...
A floating seaweed mass that was once 5,000 miles long and visible from space has virtually disappeared from the Gulf of Mexico, leaving local scientists searching...
St. Petersburg Innovation District officials are formulating a vision to further connect and enhance over 50 organizations comprising the public-private partnership. An evaluation committee chose Kimley-Horn,...
Upfront costs for a new commuter ferry route between South Hillsborough County and MacDill Air Force Base have soared by 45% to over $76 million. However,...
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently stated that digital inclusion is more than a social program that increases computer and internet access; it is now an...
With a nursing shortage continuing to plague the state and nation, local healthcare officials are turning to technology to improve workflow efficiency and enhance patient care....
Growing up in the public eye is notoriously challenging for child actors; however, most cannot say that their dad is the head of mental performance for...
For Carl Lavender, it is the season for self-examination, a time to reflect on where you stand with your faith, finances and fitness – in that...
After leading the Tampa Bay Rowdies to unprecedented success in the USL (United Soccer League) Championship, head coach Neill Collins is heading to South Yorkshire, England....
