Family remembers father found shot in car Sunday in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG — The day before he died, Sheridan Thompson called out, "Come on!" to his aunt Brenda Zeigler. He was taking her out to get her nails done Saturday. He was ready. She wasn't. She joked she was taking so long because she was looking for a Taser. Thompson shouted to stop worrying. "We're protected by the armor of God," he said. Police found him the next morning, slumped in his car, dead from a gunshot wound. The St. Petersburg father of four turned 40 in May. Those who knew him call..>> view originalIHeartMedia wants national sales office in St. Petersburg to bring ...
ST. PETERSBURG — Team members stood at their white desks in the center of their new office, sending emails and making calls. About 9:45 a.m., the 1984 rap song Basketball played from the office speakers. Shane Averitt, who had just made a sale and chose the song, led the team on a victory lap around the red carpet that surrounds the 20,000-square-foot office. Each person's steps were recorded by their company-issued FitBit as the team passed privacy pods, a kitchen, a game area, a hammock and ..>> view originalSt. Pete officers receive permission to wear special badges for slain ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – The killing of law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Dallas has police agencies across the Tampa Bay area reassessing safety measures. In addition, St. Petersburg police officers are taking a special step to show their solidarity with the victims. “Whenever something like that happens, it definitely sends chill down my spine,” Officer Fred Jackson said. Officer Jackson is showing his support for law enforcement victims by wearing a black band on h..>> view originalColumn: St. Petersburg official defends city's actions on wastewater
The city of St. Petersburg has spent the past 10 months focusing on the sewage system's failings — and to good effect. Working together, our city administration, elected officials, staff and community stakeholders have established a master plan to address the long-term viability of our sewer system. As our challenges are chronic, our goal has been to plan for the next 100 years and not just for the next possible event. Mayor Rick Kriseman's charge has been clear: Do it right. Since last summer's..>> view original3 St. Pete officers react to recent violence
3 St. Pete officers react to recent violence Three St. Petersburg police officers talk about what their jobs take in the wake of police shootings. 10News WTSP , WTSP 5:18 PM. EST July 18, 2016 Three St. Petersburg officers -- from left, Willie Jennings, 24 years as an officer, Acting Sgt. Jeff Gosnell, 16 years, and Brian Prest, eight years - talk about what their jobs are like in the wake of recent violence. WTSP photo 10News WTSP talked with three St. ..>> view originalDucks shot by possible pellet gun in St. Petersburg, woman nurses ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Two ducks were found with open wounds from a possible pellet gun near Eagle Manor Lake in St. Petersburg.Karen Hicks' backyard opens up to the lake, where she watches wild birds come up to her fence line. "Let's go back to the lake," she said, as she helped lead the way to the water. Hicks and her daughter found the two birds last week with dried blood around open wounds."The SPCA said, you know, we can take them, but we can't guarantee they'll be seen by a vet," said Hic..>> view originalResidents ask for changes to crash-prone St. Pete intersection
The intersection of 28th Street North and 1st Avenue North doesn't make the list of the top 50 crash intersections in St Petersburg. However, to neighbors nearby, the sounds of metal against metal in that intersection are all too frequent. 21 crashes in intersection since 2013 City engineers tasked to find a solution Bay News 9's Real Time Traffic Reporter Chuck Henson takes an in-depth look at transportation issues around the Bay area Twenty-one crashes have happened in the intersection sin..>> view originalCoast Guard offloads $5 million worth of cocaine in St. Pete
Coast Guard offloads $5 million worth of cocaine in St. Pete $5 million in cocaine found WTSP 1:10 PM. EST July 18, 2016 Coast Guard law enforcement officers offload approximately 150 kilograms of cocaine worth $5 million estimated wholesale value at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Florida, Monday, July 18, 2016. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashley J. Johnson) The U.S. Coast Guard brought back approximately 150 kilograms of cocaine Monday worth $5 million esti..>> view originalDowntown St. Pete gets new ramen restaurant, townhomes
There is no slow down in sight when it comes to development in downtown St. Petersburg. Buya Ramen The ramen craze has been looming in the air for some time in big cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Now the trend is hitting the growing Edge District of St. Petersburg, as Buya Ramen gets ready to open its doors. The restaurant seats just over 100 people, and will feature a Japanese whiskey bar. The interior is adorned with 12-foot-long community tables, a co..>> view originalFlorida's ABC Fine Wine & Spirits looks to grow through delivery ...
Orlando-based ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is getting into the booze-delivery business. ABC partnered with Drizly, a mobile app company based in Boston, to launch an online alcohol delivery in Tampa in November. By February, it had expanded into St. Petersburg. Now ABC is launching a similar service with Shipt, the tech company known in Tampa Bay for delivering Publix groceries. The service begins exclusively in Orlando on July 27. "Twenty years ago, we experimented with having a delivery van in Wes..>> view original
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