Local News in Pinellas County

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Will St. Pete commemorate its most significant historical event?

When Spanish conquistador Pánfilo de Narváez made landfall on April 15, 1528 at present-day Boca Ciega Bay, he lit the fuse on one of the most significant explorations in American history. An expedition of 300 men set out, on foot, to explore Florida, which had been discovered by…

Here’s how to best use your AC during Florida’s steamy summer

Published June 26

Team behind NOAA site builds new trusted climate source

Built by members of the team behind NOAA’s Climate.gov, the new nonprofit resource is supported in part by more than 2,500 small donations from people who want reliable climate science information to remain accessible. Climate.us today launched the full version of its new…

Published April 23

John Lodwick: St. Pete’s City Publicity Genius

Featured image: Lodwick created publicity stunts like the “Purity League,” which had Mayor Frank Pulver measuring the length of ladies bathing attire to assure it complied with a (fictitious) city ordinance, image c 1922. Courtesy of St. Petersburg Museum of History Babe Ruth is…

AI detects CEO depression through earnings calls

A USF machine learning model identified signs of depression in over 9,500 of the more than 14,500 CEOs studied.

Published October 23

Harnessing the power of AI for good

By Dr. Kanika Tomalin | President and CEO, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg The following column is based on remarks by Dr. Kanika Tomalin at September’s Spotlight Tampa Bay: How AI Can Strengthen Our Communities event. The last column I wrote in college, just about 30…

Published October 10

The Colonel: Committed patriot and public servant

Don McRae’s quiet, calming style, unselfish commitment, loyalty, and devotion served him well as he was appointed to higher levels of service as human rights director, deputy city manager, assistant city manager, deputy city administrator, chief of staff and eventually city…

Published August 12

We’re all in the Projects now (OPINION)

By Geveryl Robinson | Contributor Many of us grew up with people assuming that all Black people at one point in their lives lived in “the projects.” Because racism and ignorance run rampant in our society, many still believe that most Black people grew up in poverty or were from…

Published July 08

Where is your outrage, Church? (OPINION)

GEVERYL ROBINSON | CONTRIBUTOR Each day, I sit and watch as more and more people are being oppressed in this nation. Day after day, I sit, I watch, and I wonder where the outrage from the church is. I wonder if the same “Christians,” who go to church every Sunday have ever opened…

Partner Story: The Number One cause of boating accidents in Florida

Partner Stories, like this one, are promotional pieces sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Follow this link to learn more about writing your own Partner Story. The State of Florida passed the mark of one million registered recreational boaters in 2022, according to…

The Mahaffey Theater: A cultural beacon rises

Partner Stories, like this one, are paid promotional pieces by local businesses and organizations. Follow this link to learn more about how to get your own Partner Story. The Mahaffey Theater has experienced a remarkable transformation and story since new management took over in…