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Much was made about the University of South Florida St. Petersburg receiving the largest portion of $175 million in “local support grants” for 238 projects across...
Before Hurricane Ian made a last-minute turn to the south, forecasters called for Pinellas County’s coastal areas and barrier islands to receive a significant impact from...
As the Tampa Bay area recovers from what amounted to a relatively mild swipe from Hurricane Ian, some residents are heading south to help those reeling...
St. Petersburg City Councilmembers hoped to appoint a new District 7 representative today; then came Hurricane Ian. Despite their intention to expedite the process, Vice Chair...
After a decade in the making, the Clearwater City Council will cast a vote Thursday evening for a land agreement that will determine the future of...
Tampa Bay Wave Inc., the local accelerator aiding startups, has landed a $2 million federal grant to boost its cyber/finance and healthtech programs. The $2 million...
Five days after clinching a spot in MLB’s postseason for the fourth straight year, the Tampa Bay Rays now know their opponent for the American League...
St. Petersburg’s Parks & Recreation Department’s scope of responsibilities extends far beyond the city’s greenspaces and recreation centers before, during and after a natural disaster. The...
Pinellas County Commissioner Janet Long has a unique perspective on the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA), which, according to its website, is meant to...
Several days before forecasters predicted Hurricane Ian would hit the Gulf Coast, the Washington D.C.-based World Central Kitchen relief team arrived in Tampa with four semi-trucks...
