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Whether it’s an active shooter or a home invasion, law enforcement officers will soon be able to physically practice preparing for those situations in a new...
Like many children in Central Florida, Andrea Coloma grew up fascinated with space and dreamed of working for NASA; unlike most teenagers, she has already achieved...
Where are we going, and how will we get there? As a community, we’re constantly seeking the optimal balance between the needs we have and the...
Billed as the largest on the Gulf Coast, the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat show attracted a record-breaking crowd of marine enthusiasts to the city’s downtown...
The reopening event for a reimagined Center for Health Equity was a passionate affair, meant to stoke community pride and togetherness while highlighting the need to...
Despite the area experiencing exponential growth, the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) officially rode off into the sunset today. After years of turmoil and...
The inventory of office space and affordable housing to the tax benefits for the city were all factors considered by consultant HR&A Advisors in its evaluation...
Where are we going, and how will get there? As a community, we’re constantly seeking the optimal balance between the needs we have and the needs...
The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is outpacing its previous passenger traffic records as it readies to embark on a major expansion. During a Wednesday Pinellas County...
Many St. Petersburg residents have a familiar face representing their interests in Washington, D.C., and Congresswoman Kathy Castor is making a concerted effort to reintroduce herself...