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Despite the heavy wind and rain outside the Lealman Exchange Wednesday, the scene inside the massive building’s concrete walls was decidedly serene. The 77,000 square-foot facility...
Despite forecasting models now predicting Hurricane Ian will come onshore in Sarasota County late Wednesday, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is urging residents not to let...
St. Petersburg city officials strongly advise residents to reduce unnecessary water consumption and avoid straining the wastewater system as Hurricane Ian approaches. During a Tuesday afternoon...
Tampa Bay hospitals are ceasing elective procedures and transporting existing patients as Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall this week. These are the following local...
Pinellas County’s energy provider is bringing thousands of additional personnel into the area Tuesday as Hurricane Ian strengthens into a strong Category 3 storm. Tuesday morning...
Where other people see a small piece of empty land in an otherwise well-developed city, many St. Petersburg officials envision a way to benefit residents and...
The first time the Community Benefits Advisory Committee convened, they had to review an unsolicited proposal for a Moffitt Cancer Center, a first for Pinellas County,...
With just 45 days to fill Lisa Wheeler-Bowman’s vacated District 7 seat, city council members could appoint a new representative for South St. Petersburg as soon...
Like their constituents, county officials struggle to keep pace with soaring construction costs and high-interest rates due to historic inflation. During Thursday’s board meeting, Pinellas County...
It’s probably escaped your notice, the building near 16th Street and 5th Avenue N, with the Christmas Toy Shop sign. Inside, a small army of volunteer...
