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‘A complete disgrace’: Gov. DeSantis speaks out against US Capitol protests
Governor Ron DeSantis took a break from highlighting Florida's "Back to School" sales tax holiday to speak out against the crowds that gathered to protest Israel's war in Gaza outside of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
Florida man arrested for illegal voting as unqualified elector
MIAMI, Florida — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested Victor Marshall Nash, a 52-year-old Miami resident, on two counts of voting as an unqualified elector. Nash, a registered sex offender and felon, was charged following an investigation led by FDLE’s Election Crime Unit (ECU) in collaboration...
Rays trade Randy Arozarena to Seattle Mariners
The Tampa Bay Rays are trading star outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners, according to Marc Topkin, and first reported by Cuban reporter Francys Romero. In return the Rays will receive three minor league players: OF Aidan Smith, RHP Brody Hopkins, and a player to be named later. Smith...
Washington & Lee professor talks Salvador Dalí in segment of NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Washington and Lee University professor of art history Elliott King was featured in a July 18, 2024 segment of the popular NPR show “All Things Considered.”. The roughly two-minute segment played an interview with King from an earlier NPR article titled “An AI Salvador Dalí will answer any question when called on his famous ‘lobster phone.’” The article and subsequent radio segment focused on how the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to allow visitors to ask questions of the famed surrealist artist who died in 1989. Named “Ask Dalí,” this new museum installation features a copy of Dalí’s famous Lobster Telephone sculpture which visitors can pick up and ask a question. Dali’s AI-generated voice will respond with an answer using generative AI technology.
Kevin Kiermaier retires: a tribute to the former Rays' Gold Glover
On Wednesday, Kevin Kiermaier announced to Tampa Bay Times Rays' reporter Marc Topkin that he will retire after the 2024 season. Kiermaier is currently in his second season with the Toronto Blue Jays after leaving Tampa Bay to play in Canada. Prior to his current homestead in Toronto, Kiermaier spent...
Bradley extends scoreless streak to 23 innings, Lowe hits upper-deck homer, Rays rout Blue Jays 13-0
TORONTO (AP) — Taj Bradley extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings in winning his fifth straight decision, Brandon Lowe homered into the upper deck and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0 on Thursday. Isaac Paredes had four RBIs and Alex Jackson drove in three...
St. Pete ranks among best cities for new homeowners
July 25, 2024 - Despite the ongoing affordable housing crisis, St. Petersburg placed 16th among midsize cities on WalletHub’s annual list of the “best cities for first-time home buyers.” The personal finance platform analyzed 300 cities across 22 "key indicators" of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life to determine its rankings. Tampa placed first among large cities.
Report Links Three Teams to Rays Veteran Pitcher
The Tampa Bay Rays have already started selling minor pieces after a middling start to the season. It’s unclear how many pieces the Rays will sell at the deadline, but many prominent players have drawn interest. The latest report from Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reveals the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, and St. Louis Cardinals are potential suitors for starting pitcher Zach Eflin.
George Stephanopoulos can’t dismiss Trump defamation suit: Judge
A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday rejected an effort by ABC News host George Stephanopoulos to dismiss a defamation lawsuit levied against him by former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied the motion to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC News and Stephanopoulos, who was accused of mischaracterizing a jury’s […]
See lightning strike the Residences at 400 Central in St. Petersburg
Lightning struck what is expected to be the tallest residential tower on Florida’s west coast as afternoon and evening thunderstorms rolled through the area on Wednesday. Several photos and videos provided to the Tampa Bay Times show lightning striking the top of the construction site located at 400 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg at about 5 p.m. Red Apple Development and Suffolk Construction broke ground on the location, which is called The Residences at 400 Central, more than two years ago.
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