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City-owned grocery store debate stalls in St. Pete

City officials continue working to address persistent food insecurity issues in South St. Petersburg. Reaching a consensus on potential solutions presents another challenge. A city council committee, as stated in the Nov. 13 agenda, initially planned to have a second discussion regarding “municipally-owned grocery...
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Last surviving member of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Division turns 100

On Monday, a local United States Army World War II Veteran celebrated a century of life. The Villas of Casa Celeste assisted living community gathered for a celebration. Friends and family honored 100-year-old Arthur Priester. Seminole, Fla. - Today marked a milestone as a local World War II veteran turned...
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Man arrested after trying to fraudulently buy $96K truck from Largo dealership: police

A man was arrested Saturday after Largo police said he tried to fraudulently buy a truck worth $96,000.
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Pinellas County, FL, restaurants with the most violations in October 2025 health inspections

State records showed that more than 100 restaurants in Pinellas County failed their initial health inspections in October 2025. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted 424 total inspections during the month, with 321 establishments passing on the first visit.
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Disabled woman abandoned without cellphone, walker overnight in Largo park; caretaker arrested

Video: Catch up on the latest top stories from across Tampa Bay LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Largo woman is accused of leaving a woman in her care alone in the park all night last Tuesday, an arrest affidavit from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said. Teresa Baldwin, 58, was the legal caregiver of a […]
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Teen Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Pepper-Ball Gun To Florida School

A 14-year-old student was taken into custody after allegedly entering Tomlin Middle School in Hillsborough County while suspended and displaying what appeared to be a firearm.
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St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch caught up with TBBW this week to share updates on the city’s biggest priorities, from infrastructure and resilience to economic development, transportation and the future of the Gas Plant District. The conversation comes at a time when St. Pete is seeing record interest from...
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Foot Locker no longer moving headquarters to St. Petersburg

Local business and civic leaders celebrated companies that “become St. Pete” in February, a list highlighted by Foot Locker’s impending arrival. The company has called off the moving trucks. Foot Locker will no longer relocate its global headquarters to St. Petersburg following its acquisition by Dick’s Sporting...
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New social club at Snell Arcade to open in 2026

Local legend has it the Snell Arcade may have been used during the Prohibition era to smuggle liquor. While never proven, the nearly 100-year-old building is a fixture on Central Avenue. Its basement will be given new life in 2026 in a way that honors its legacy. Medina 405 is...
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In Tampa, county leaders say Florida ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated spending

wo longtime former state lawmakers who now serve in local government don’t think much of the audits of their counties’ spending conducted by Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia’s office in recent months. The post In Tampa, county leaders say Florida ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated...

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