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St. Petersburg man hit and killed by semis near Hawthorne
A 37-year-old St. Petersburg man was hit and killed by two semis last night after getting out of his crashed vehicle.

St. Pete wants to build a $55 million park under I-275
The idea was never simply to dress up the underside of an interstate.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital receives $40 million gift
St. Petersburg-based Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has received a $40 million gift from Tom Golisano to support the organization’s Wesley Chapel hospital, which is currently under construction. This is the largest donation the health system has ever received. According to…

Dunedin to host property tax town hall Sept. 15
The City of Dunedin will host a property tax town hall Sept. 15 at the Hale Senior Activity Center, at 330 Douglas Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. According to a prepared statement, the event will “feature a panel moderated by Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce President Charlie…

Talking with Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse
The band opens its 'An Eraser and a Maze' tour next week in Clearwater.

Unique dating app, Single Social Club, launches
The platform brings people together based on shared interests and compatible schedules, and helps them plan real-world activities.

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

New FEMA flood insurance rate maps to be released for Alligator Creek watershed area of Clearwater
FEMA flood insurance rate map changes to Alligator Creek watershed in Clearwater

Kitten Rescued After Falling 55 Feet From I-275
Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Road Rangers responded to a report of a small kitten stranded along northbound I-275 over 3rd Avenue South in Pinellas County on Sept. 11. Troopers […]

Pinellas County considers closing more schools
If approved, the changes will impact multiple institutions in St. Petersburg.

Pinellas rethinks grant funding for nonprofits
Nonprofits will get one more year of funding as commissioners scrutinize social service spending for potential duplication.

BayCare’s Pinellas impact reaches $5.1 billion
New economic analysis shows BayCare’s footprint in Pinellas County has grown about 16% since 2022.