Tuesday, January 19, 2016

St. Petersburg city employee struck by vehicle in front of City Hall ... and other top stories.

  • St. Petersburg city employee struck by vehicle in front of City Hall ...

    St. Petersburg city employee struck by vehicle in front of City Hall ...
    ST. PETERSBURG — An employee for the city of St. Petersburg suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle in front of City Hall, police said. The crash happened about 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of 2nd Ave. N and 5th St., police said. The pedestrian, a water resource employee named Steve Wes Milliron, was walking north in the crosswalk on the east side of 5th Street when he was hit by a southbound Chevrolet Cruze attempting to turn east onto 2nd Avenue on a green ..
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  • St. Pete Masters enjoy chilly morning swim

    St. Pete Masters enjoy chilly morning swim
    ST. PETERSBURG, FL (WFLA) — At 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning when most people in the Bay Area were dreading getting out of bed in the cold, about twenty members of the St. Pete Masters were just getting in the outdoor pool. While the air temperature was in the 40s, an employee at the North Shore Aquatic Center measured the water at 80 degrees. Peter Betzer has been swimming in St. Petersburg for the last 42 years. News Channel 8 Reporter Adrienne Pedersen asked if he considered staying home on the..
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  • Free planetarium shows at St. Pete College on most Friday nights

    Free planetarium shows at St. Pete College on most Friday nights
    Free and Cheap A deals blog by Janine Dorsey Janine Dorsey loves to save money: it doesn’t matter if it’s hers or someone else’s. She rounds up all the best deals and freebies to be found in the Tampa Bay area -  in shopping, dining, entertainment and more – to help you save, too. Free planetarium shows at St. Pete College on most Friday nights Published: January 19, 2016 CREDIT: ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE St. Petersburg College will have you seeing stars this season with some free pla..
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. parade attracts thousands in St. Pete

    Martin Luther King Jr. parade attracts thousands in St. Pete
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – On Monday the nation celebrated the life and legacy of activist Martin Luther King Jr. People in many communities paid tribute to Dr. King. In St. Petersburg, parade attendees lined early to get a good view for the annual event. The parade pays tribute to the civil rights leader who fought to bring this country together. That message was not lost on some of the young parade-goers. “Today is when Dr. Martin Luther King made black and white people be able to sit w..
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  • Deputies: St. Pete man dies when speeding car hits tree in Gulfport

    Deputies: St. Pete man dies when speeding car hits tree in Gulfport
    TBO.com staff Published: January 19, 2016 Updated: January 19, 2016 at 09:39 AM A St. Petersburg man was killed early Tuesday when his car, traveling at a high rate of speed, struck a tree and overturned in Gulfport, sheriff’s deputies said. Shawn Lynch, 43, was ejected from the 2004 Infiniti FX35 and pronounced dead at the scene, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said. Lynch was speeding west on 18th Avenue South, approaching 49th Street South, about 3:35 a.m, deputies said..
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  • Local artist premieres art exhibit at St. Pete Art Works

    Local artist premieres art exhibit at St. Pete Art Works
    Local artist Yvonne Young has been creating art in St. Petersburg for over 30 years, and her newest collection titled “FUN” premiered on Jan. 16 at St. Pete Art Works at 635 Central Avenue. The collection, named for its bright colors and exciting visual design, features six pieces of Linocut prints, with inspiration drawn from butterfly wings that contour the page in symmetrical patterns. Linocut printing is an artistic technique where the artist cuts away from a linoleum block to create a relie..
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  • Pedestrian hit by car near St. Pete-Clearwater airport ID'd as ...

    TBO.com staff Published: January 19, 2016 A Tennessee man remained in critical condition Tuesday, 11 days after he was struck by an SUV while walking acorss Ulmerton Road near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in Clearwater, troopers said. The Florida Highway Patrol on Tuesday identified the man as 33-year-old Perry D. Green, of Prospect, Tennessee. He was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg after the Jan. 8 incident. About 7 p.m., a 2002 Mercedes sport utility vehicle,..
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  • Memphis, the Musical to open at St. Petersburg City Theatre

    Memphis, the Musical to open at St. Petersburg City Theatre   Article published on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016   ST. PETERSBURG – St. Petersburg City Theatre will continue its 91st main stage season, presented by Raymond James, with “Memphis, the Musical,” previewing Thursday, Jan. 21, 8 p.m., at the theater, 4025 31st St. S., St. Petersburg. The show will open Friday, Jan. 22, and will run through Feb. 7. Performances are Friday and Saturda..
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  • Volunteers wanted: Give time, get happy

    Whether you are a freshman living on campus without a car, or a graduating senior, spring semester is still a prime time to get involved in your community and give back to those in need. A common misconception often associated with volunteering is a required and strict schedule. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, several facilities and organizations are more than willing to work around a student’s hectic schedule. Highlighted below are five local agencies looking for he..
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  • Shrugging off critics of his antigay views, Bryant tells MLK crowd to ...

    Shrugging off critics of his antigay views, Bryant tells MLK crowd to ...
    ST. PETERSBURG — The Rev. Jamal Harrison Bryant moved his audience Monday as if he were delivering one of his sermons at his Baltimore church. Throughout his speech as keynote speaker of the 30th annual MLK Leadership Awards Breakfast, audience members called out in agreement, stood and cheered, and waved their hands in praise. Yet, as popular as his words were with an overflow crowd of 1,200 at the city's historic Coliseum, his presence was problematic for a day meant to signify unity. A nation..
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Parades today in Tampa, St. Petersburg for Martin Luther King Jr. Day .Monk's St. Pete visit, sand mandala creation, inspire observers .
BOYS BASKETBALL: Whitley pours in 35 points in Riverview win .MLK Parade will affect St . Pete traffic on Monday .

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