Thursday, March 3, 2016

Police: Man hit by car, seriously injured in St. Petersburg and other top stories.

  • Police: Man hit by car, seriously injured in St. Petersburg

    ST. PETERSBURG — A man was hit by a car and badly injured in the 2100 block of 18th Avenue South early Thursday, police said. Officers were called to the street shortly after 5 a.m. The man had what appeared to be life-threatening injuries, according to police. No further information was immediately available.
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  • Gerald McCoy named grand marshal for IndyCar's Grand Prix of St ...

    Gerald McCoy named grand marshal for IndyCar's Grand Prix of St ...
    Four-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy will be the grand marshal at next week's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, race officials announced Thursday morning. McCoy, the Bucs' star defensive tackle, will give the command for drivers to start their engines on March 13 for the IndyCar season opener at the 1.8-mile street course. The Bucs' cheerleaders will also participate as grid girls during the event. "It's an honor to be named Grand Marshal and represent the Buccaneers and the entire Tampa Bay region at ..
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  • Tony Bennett sings in St. Petersburg on Monday

    Tony Bennett sings in St. Petersburg on Monday
    At 89 years old, Tony Bennett was almost certainly the oldest performer to win a Grammy Award this year. He took home the award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for "The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern."Last year, at 88, Bennett was almost certainly the oldest performer to win a Grammy Award. He and Lady Gaga won in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category for "Cheek to Cheek." Obviously, Tony Bennett remains one of the greatest pop and jazz vocalists in the business, and age i..
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  • St. Pete leaders aim to muffle off-site noise from downtown clubs

    St. Pete leaders aim to muffle off-site noise from downtown clubs
    ST. PETERSBURG — The city council is continuing to seek a balance between downtown’s growing nightlife and some semblance of tranquility for the residents there. The council on Thursday amended a noise ordinance to prevent club owners from directing the sound from loudspeakers into the streets or at neighboring businesses and buildings. “What this really says to club owners is, aim your speakers at your customers, not at your neighbors,” Council member Karl Nurse said. “Conceptually, that’s the..
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  • African American Heritage Celebration honoring local heroes

    African American Heritage Celebration honoring local heroes
    We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History.
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  • St. Pete celebrates AME Church founder

    St. Pete celebrates AME Church founder
    We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History.
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  • Top things to do in Tampa Bay for March 4

    Top things to do in Tampa Bay for March 4
    Tampa Pro: Spike Jonze Photos from the Archive: An after party at The Bricks in Ybor City featuring works by one of the most recognizable names in skateboarding photography and filmmaking: Spike Jonze, director of Being John Malkovich and Her. See images of skateboarding past and present, as well as photos of bands like Nirvana. Show opens at 8 p.m. 9 a.m., Skatepark of Tampa, 4215 E Columbus Drive, Tampa. $15, $30 weekend pass; $16 concert only. (813) 621-6793. Florida Strawberry Festival and C..
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  • Former Times sports columnist Hubert Mizell dies at 76

    Former Times sports columnist Hubert Mizell dies at 76
    Longtime St. Petersburg Times sports columnist Hubert Mizell died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday with his family by his side at his Gainesville home, his son, Kevin, confirmed. Mr. Mizell, 76 (May 2, 1939), had been ill with cancer of the blood, kidney problems and congestive heart failure. For 27 years, Mr. Mizell chronicled Tampa Bay area sports as the area grew into the big leagues. He told readers about personalities from Red Grange to Bob Knight, and the formation of franchises from the Bucs and Ray..
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