St. Petersburg police chief rear-ended in Clearwater traffic crash
CLEARWATER — A 37-year-old man said by officers to be impaired was arrested Tuesday on charges that he rear-ended an unmarked police vehicle. The driver inside the other car, according to arrest reports: St. Petersburg Police Chief Tony Holloway. Deandre McKenzie of Clearwater was heading west on Court Street near South Missouri Avenue when he crashed into the rear of Holloway's car, police said. The chief was not hurt. McKenzie smelled of alcohol and told officers he had drunk two 16-ounce cans..>> view originalLongtime St. Petersburg Times columnist Mizell dies at 76
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hubert Mizell’s home office was a sports museum, with pictures of famous athletes hanging on the walls and mementos from a storied career spanning more than four decades all around. Muhammad Ali. Jack Nicklaus. Billy Martin. Pete Rozelle. Doug Williams. Jackie Gleason. Mizell interviewed them all, and had keepsakes from each one. Now, his office will serve as a tribute to the longtime and distinguished St. Petersburg Times columnist. Mizell died at his Gainesville hom..>> view original2016 Coolest Office Spaces: Optimal Outcomes, St. Petersburg
Fnalist Optimal Outcomes, a developer of medical space, said the company is always seeking new and better ways to design for the future. The St. Petersburg ...>> view originalIndyCar debut awaits Orlando native Spencer Pigot in St. Petersburg
By LINDSAY LIQUORI, BRIGHT HOUSE SPORTS NETWORK Last Updated: Thursday, March 03, 2016, 4:55 PM Saint Petersburg -- His IndyCar racing debut will be on his home track. The perfect combination of adrenaline and nostalgia, for 22-year-old Orlando native Spencer Pigot. “This will be my debut race in IndyCar," said the rookie racer. "I couldn’t really pick a better place for it to happen in." As the IndyCar series kicks off its season in St. Pete March 11t..>> view originalCongressman Patrick Murphy Brings His Senate Campaign To St ...
Congressman Patrick Murphy took his campaign for the U.S. Senate to the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club today. There, he shared moderate, mainstream Democratic views on most of the issues. Unlike his opponent in the Democratic primary, Congressman Alan Grayson, Murphy paints himself with a centrist tint. He told the audience at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club he wants to "find the middle ground," and said despite partisan gridlock, he's helped get a few things done in Congress. "But the truth is, there..>> view originalEditorial: The benefits of free gun locks
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and police Chief Tony Holloway recently launched a sensible effort to thwart gun theft and increase safety. They are encouraging gun owners to properly secure their firearms and lock their cars, especially when weapons are inside. This is a worthy effort that everyone should embrace. The police department will offer free gun locks to St. Petersburg residents and share advice on safely storing guns and ammunition. Information about the gun locks, which require a..>> view originalRio Water wins story of the year; Krupa takes photo award
Brazil-based reporters Brad Brooks and Jenny Barchfield won story of the year honors for their coverage of the polluted water at Olympic venues in the annual contest for AP staffers judged by the Associated Press Sports Editors.The judges, sports editors and writers for newspapers and websites around the U.S., met in Florida this week. They praised the Rio water package, which included tests that provide more information than those used by Olympic organizers."The story was incredibly detailed b..>> view originalBucs' McCoy grand marshal for St. Pete grand prix
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has been named grand marshal for this month’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, race organizers said Thursday. McCoy will take part in pre-race ceremonies and announce, “Drivers, start your engines,” before the green flag drops for the IndyCar main event March 13. Also, Bucs cheerleaders will serve as “grid girls” during the opening festivities. “It’s an honor to be named grand marshal and represent the Buccaneers and the entire Tampa..>> view originalPet of the week: Adorable 10-month-old Mollie needs a home to call ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Our pet of the week is a gentle girl who needs a home to call her own. Mollie is a 1 year old, 37 lb. female Black Mouth Cur Mix. Just look at her big brown eyes. They will melt your heart. Shelter workers say Mollie would make a great addition to almost any family. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. For more information about Mollie and other adoptable animals, call Pet Pal Animal Shelter at (727) 328-7738 or visit www.petpalanimalshelter.com . Pet Pal Anima..>> view original
Friday, March 4, 2016
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