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Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories. Glenwood Myers can still vividly recollect his life in great detail. "Well, well, well. I don’t know where the years went....
Rays new ballpark hinges on Pinellas commission vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The last vote to approve a new $1.3 billion ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays will be taken by Pinellas County commissioners in less than two weeks. “I’m going to remain open,” said District 7 Commissioner Rene Flowers. “I certainly support keeping the team here.”
Clearwater's Dale Wood makes patriotic wood flags for his condo neighbors
TAMPA, Fla. — A Clearwater man has found a way to spread patriotism and make his condo community a great place to live. Dale Wood, 83, makes wood flags in his garage at The Village on Island Estates. Wood cuts individual pieces of wood to make the stripes for...
Bay Area hospitals seeing jump in COVID-19 cases, but fewer severe symptoms
TAMPA, Fla. - Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants. According to the Florida Department of Health, COVID cases in Hillsborough County are up 33% compared to this time last year. Pinellas County has seen a 59% increase and infections are up 64% in Polk County.
VSPC announces a huge 727 Day event with 100+ deals from local businesses
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is going all out to celebrate the Sunshine City on July 27, aka 727 Day. They’re creating a “special day of savings throughout all of Pinellas County with a variety of ways to celebrate in the slice of paradise we call home and where others come to vacation,” according to a press release.
Florida hopes to reduce ‘diagnostic odyssey’ for children with rare diseases
Tiem Strouse seemed like a perfectly healthy baby boy when he was born in 2013 in St. Petersburg. But at about 13 months his development stalled. The baby words that had come early stopped. He would only walk on the balls of his feet and at times would spin around for no reason, mom Liz Strouse said. He also appeared to be suffering from night terrors.
Treasure Island Implements Paid Parking For Sunset Beach Side Streets
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Beginning July 29th, visitors to Sunset Beach in Treasure Island will no longer find free parking on side streets. The city has introduced a new parking program requiring the use of the ParkMobile app to pay $5 per hour, 24/7. The new program aims to...
Oldsmar council member among those honored by Upper Tampa Bay Chamber
The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce recently recognized several individuals for outstanding contributions to the community, including Oldsmar City Council member Sandie Grimes. Several awards were presented during a chamber ceremony last month that celebrated the achievements of individuals who make a positive impact around Oldsmar, Citrus Park, Town...
DeSantis stop in St. Pete canceled
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The governor's news conference in St. Petersburg has been canceled due to plane maintenance issues, his office said. The previous story is below. Gov. Ron DeSantis will make a stop in the Tampa Bay area Monday, according to his office. DeSantis is set to speak...
‘It was time to pass the torch’: DNC leader from Tampa speaks on Biden dropping out of 2024 election
TAMPA, Fla. — Two Tampa Bay Democratic leaders have different reactions to President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Jennifer Griffith, the chair of the Pinellas County Democratic Party, said she’s getting emotional calls from voters who feel like Biden was forced out.
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