WUSF To Collect Stories From St. Petersburg's Historic Midtown ...
Everyone has a story to share, and WUSF News is hitting the road to collect some gems. “Telling Tampa Bay Stories” is a new project from WUSF News, where our journalists will be visiting some of the region’s fascinating yet lesser-known spots. And we will record stories from members of those communities. For our first visit, we’re joining with students from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg on Saturday, (Feb. 27) from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Mus..>> view originalTransient Boat Slips on the way to St. Pete's watefront
Daytripping boaters looking for a place to dine, drink or stroll on the shores of Tampa Bay will soon have a welcome mat to St. Petersburg's waterfront--- or at least a floating dock with slips---unfurled for their convenience The City Council recently approved $168,500 for design costs for 25 transient boat slips in the city’s Municipal Marina.The slips will be mostly funded with a federal grant and maintained by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, but the city’s share will..>> view originalSuspect in fatal Michigan shootings expected in court
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Authorities trying to piece together an hours-long weekend rampage that left six people dead in western Michigan said they are looking into a report that the suspect picked up at least one fare for a ride-hailing service between shootings. Jason Dalton, a 45-year-old Uber driver and former insurance adjuster who police said had no criminal record, was arrested in connection with the shootings after a massive manhunt and was expected to be arraigned Monday. Authorities did not..>> view originalOne killed in late-night armed robbery in Tampa
TAMPA — Police were investigating a possible armed robbery Sunday night at a Tampa liquor store that left one person dead. Tampa police said the incident occurred at the Cut Rate Liquor Store at 3312 N 15th St. One person, who was not identified, died at the scene from a gunshot wound, police said. Officers responded to a call about gunfire at the store about 10:45 p.m. When they arrived, they found the person dead on the sidewalk, according to Tampa police. Investigators that two people entere..>> view originalMeet the Tampa Bay farmers who bring their hauls to the Saturday ...
They get up before dawn when the temperatures are hovering in the 30s in Hernando County, when the fields are flooded in Manatee County. Their hands are sticky with honey, dirty from pulling radishes, bloodied with the birth of a new baby goat. They are the local farmers who bring their bounty to the white-tented tables that line the Saturday Morning Market in St. Petersburg during our prime produce season. Shoppers come weekly to pick up goods like honey, but we probably don't think about the..>> view originalParade, banquet and jazz part of Black History Month celebration
PLANT CITY – The community celebrated Black History Month with events that included a parade and jazz festival. Among the many groups participating in the parade were members of the Plant City Police Department and Plant City Fire Rescue, local churches, and the Mount Zion Independent Missionary Baptist Church marching band from St. Petersburg. Part of the annual Black Heritage Festival, highlights from the weekend celebration included a banquet, youth summit and gospel music concert. Organizer..>> view originalWatch & Win Mardi Gras Studio 10 Live Rules
Universal Orlando(Photo: Universal Orlando)Watch & Win Mardi Gras 2016 SweepstakesOFFICIAL RULES1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.2. Eligibility. Subject to the additional restrictions below, the Watch & Win Mardi Gras 2016 Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to U.S. residents of the State of Florida who are 18..>> view originalBoys basketball: State semifinal capsules
All games at the Lakeland Center. Admission and parking (separate) are both $10. Class 7A: St. Petersburg (24-6) vs. Tallahassee Lincoln (20-5); 10 a.m. Friday How they got here: St. Petersburg d. Tampa Bay Tech 78-66, d. Bloomingdale 78-55, d. Lakewood Ranch 83-77; Tallahassee Lincoln d. Navarre 66-43, d. Tallahassee Leon 57-52, d. Jacksonville Creekside 57-54. Top players: St. Petersburg: G Darius Banks, Jr. (22.9 points, 8.0 rebounds); G Travis Bianco, Sr., (15.2 points, 6.0 rebounds); G Ser..>> view originalRetired hockey pro selling Sarasota house
Retired professional hockey standout Sean O'Donnell outside of his home on Sarasota Golf Club Blvd. STAFF PHOTO / DAN WAGNER SARASOTA COUNTY - It's a palace built for a king.A former defenseman of the Los Angeles Kings, that is.Sean O'Donnell, who played 17 years in the National Hockey League, is selling his Sarasota home. He's asking $2.99 million.O'Donnell bought the mansion for $2 million amid the Great Recession in 2011, following his retirement from professional hockey.He listed the..>> view originalJacksonville one of the best Florida metros for women-owned ...
Jacksonville came in at No. 47 in a WalletHub survey, beating the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area at No. 50 and Tampa-St. Petersburg, Clearwater at No. 55.>> view original
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