City Council OKs CSX rail line purchase

At its Thursday meeting, the St. Petersburg City Council approved the purchase of a CSX rail corridor section after years of negotiation. It will become a public walking/biking trail.

The Welch administration was unanimously authorized to acquire the approximately 0.86-mile piece, located between 5th Avenue North and 1st Avenue South, from the Trust for Public Land for $7 million.

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Pinellas County Schools to introduce athletic participation fees

Pinellas County Schools will introduce athletic fees for middle and high school students starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.

The fee will be $50 per sport, according to PCS athletic director Marc Allison. There will also be a $200 cap per family.

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