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Pinellas County deputies rescue gator near Walgreens on Seminole Boulevard
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — In a Facebook post, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies said a gator "gave employees and customers quite the scare" Friday morning at a Walgreens on Seminole Boulevard. Deputies were reportedly called out to help and were able to trap the little gator before releasing it...
Florida family blames loophole in National Flood Insurance policy for coverage denial
A Pinellas County family thought they were protected with a $8,600 flood policy through the program, which is administered through FEMA, but after their home was flooded by Tropical Storm Debby, their claim was denied.
Pinellas County has a new film program. Would it welcome a ‘Jaws’ remake?
Beginning in October, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Film Commission will have a revamped program to incentivize productions to shoot in Pinellas County. The program will offer more money per production, require fewer episodes of television series to be shot there, and do away with the first-come, first-served manner of doling out incentive cash.
Around Town: South Pinellas news briefs
TALLAHASSEE – Charles Kelly, Jr., 53, of St. Petersburg, has claimed a $1 million top prize from the $5 Gold Rush Doubler and chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $685,000. Kelly purchased his winning ticket from Wildwood Meat Market, 1228 28th St. S. in...
County celebrates community hub’s collective impact
Pinellas County officials took a leap of faith by relinquishing control of an expansive yet underutilized community hub. That public-private partnership has paid dividends in an historically impoverished area. The St. Petersburg Foundation (SPF) began operating the county-owned Lealman Exchange in April 2022. Amy J. Cianci, project manager and engagement...
Industry-Leading Firm to Develop and Manage Spring Training Stadium-Themed Youth Sports Destination in Tampa Bay
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), a leader in sports and recreation venue management, is excited to announce its selection by the city of Pinellas Park as the operating partner for the Tampa Bay region's newest outdoor sports complex, Sprowls Horizon Sports Park. Set to open in the summer of 2025, the state-of-the-art facility is designed to offer an immersive experience for youth baseball and softball teams that’s all about the youthful fun of spring training baseball while driving economic impact and serving the local community.
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