Friday, July 22, 2016

IHeartMedia wants national sales office in St. Petersburg to bring ... and other top stories.

  • IHeartMedia 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 ..
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  • 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..
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  • Help shape St. Petersburg's master plan for Tropicana Field

    Help shape St. Petersburg's master plan for Tropicana Field
    ST. PETERSBURG — A second public meeting to discuss plans to redevelop Tropicana Field with a new baseball stadium to replace the aging dome will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Campbell Park Recreation Center, 601 14th St. S. On Monday, a public meeting was held at the Coliseum. HKS Architects, a global architectural firm with stadium-building expertise, will deliver a master plan by Sept. 30 that will include a stadium. A later plan — without a stadium — will come later. The 85-acre parcel i..
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  • St. Pete officers receive permission to wear special badges for slain ...

    St. 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..
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  • Ducks shot by possible pellet gun in St. Petersburg, woman nurses ...

    Ducks 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..
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  • Column: 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..
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  • 3 St. Pete officers react to recent violence

    3 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. ..
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  • Coast Guard offloads $5 million worth of cocaine in St. Pete

    Coast 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..
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  • Police investigating trailer stolen from St. Petersburg dance academy

    Police investigating trailer stolen from St. Petersburg dance academy
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A dance academy is struggling after their trailer, containing their dance sets and props was stolen in St. Petersburg. Police say the white utility trailer was stolen from behind A&G Dance Academy located at 9720 16th Street N. The trailer was owned by a father of one of the dance students who owns Marshall Pest Patrol.  The trailer said "Marshall Pest Patrol" on the side, so it is possible that the thief expected it to be full of lawn and exterminator equipment. The trai..
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  • Downtown St. Pete gets new ramen restaurant, townhomes

    Downtown 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..
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St. Petersburg police identify cousins who died in murder-suicide .Alan Murray replacing Norm Pearlstine as Time Inc. CCO .
Spanish Matador Fatally Gored, First Time Since 1985 .Marchers take to St. Petersburg streets, protest police .

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