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USF professor proposes new hurricane rating system

A University of South Florida geoscience professor believes that a new hurricane scale can help individuals better prepare for storms. Recent research has backed her claims. 

Jennifer Collins, alongside co-authors Nadia Bloemendaal, Hans de Moel, Jantsje Mol, Priscilla Bosma and Amy Polen, first introduced the Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale in the scientific journal Environmental Research Letters, in 2021. 

Proposed $134 million St. Pete tower hits height hurdles

Proposed $134 million St. Pete tower hits height hurdles

‘Radically inclusive’ tattoo shop approaches a milestone

‘Radically inclusive’ tattoo shop approaches a milestone

Commissioner recommends dissolving Office of Human Rights

Commissioner recommends dissolving Office of Human Rights

PGA TOUR Superstore is coming to St. Pete 

PGA TOUR Superstore is coming to St. Pete 

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Powerboat Grand Prix roars back to St. Pete 

High-speed powerboats that reach speeds of up to 160 mph are back on the bay this weekend, after Hurricanes Helene and Milton canceled the 2024 event. 

The 5th annual Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat P1 Grand Prix will take over the downtown waterfront from Friday through Sunday. Admission is free throughout the weekend. 

Big foot had to make a detour to St. Petersburg!

Ep. 109: Bob Martinez – Former Mayor & Governor

Former Florida Governor Bob Martinez joins Joe Hamilton on SPx for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey from Tampa’s mayor to the Governor’s mansion to serving as the nation’s drug czar.

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Affordable housing for special needs residents opens in St. Pete
Urban Brew and BBQ to close after 12 years

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