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Published October 01One Community Grocery Co-op takes major step toward establishing South St. Pete grocery store
In a major step toward establishing a community-owned grocery store in South St. Petersburg, the One Community Grocery Co-op (OCGC) has officially executed a $50,000 predevelopment funding agreement with the […]
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Published October 01Troop 665 Scouts Complete A Year Of High Adventure
Scouts from Troop 665 spent the past year reaching new heights, exploring history beneath the sea and enduring extreme cold through three of Scouting America’s premier high-adventure programs. Boy Scout Troop 665 truly lived up to their motto, “On the edge of adventure.” Whether…
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Published October 01Chipotle Opens Restaurant With Drive-through Pickup Lane
Fishhawk Ranch residents have a new spot for burritos and bowls. Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its newest restaurant on September 22 at 16509 Fishhawk Blvd. in Lithia, one of four locations the chain is opening across the Tampa Bay area this month. Ramon Gomez, CTM of the…
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Published October 01FishHawk Turkey Trot Returns Thanksgiving Morning For 18th Annual Run
Thanksgiving morning in FishHawk will once again begin with running shoes, community spirit and a little friendly competition when the 18th annual FishHawk Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26. The annual family-friendly event will begin at 5668 FishHawk Crossing…
Lightning open their season with a familiar core and something left to prove
Tampa Bay, which opens the season Thursday at the New York Rangers, have won consistently under Jon Cooper, but another strong regular season will mean little without making a deep playoff run.
Last man drumming: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Artimus Pyle
The Artimus Pyle Band pays tribute to Ronnie Van Zant Oct. 10 in Largo.
St. Petersburg voters will be asked to authorize bonds to speed up protecting the city's utilities
The GO (General Obligation) Bond would fund $600 million in improvements to speed up protection of the city's wastewater, drinking water and flood protection programs.
Florida Democrats think they'll break Republican supermajorities. What does that mean?
Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Democrats say they can break both this November — and gain more legislative leverage.
Democrats slam Ashley Moody amid a heated U.S. Senate race
Earlier this month, Moody declined to debate Nixon, telling Action News Jax she would bring attention to a “self-proclaimed socialist.”
Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
This South Florida community is typically a refuge for Canadians fleeing cold weather, but trade tensions between the United States and Canada mean fewer are coming.
Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research
A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won't be matching that effort.
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Published October 01School District Asks For Support Ahead Of Half-Penny Tax Vote
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is hosting in person and virtual meetings about the Half-Penny Promise referendum that will appear on the November ballot. The town halls are part of the district’s commitment to providing voters with information about the Half-Penny…