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Tropical Storm Beryl could form on path to Caribbean with next system on its heels
The Atlantic normally doesn’t get the conga-line look of tropical waves rolling off the African coast and heading west, one after the other, until the peak of the season. But on Friday, the National Hurricane Center was tracking one tropical wave that’s set to strengthen into Tropical Storm Beryl within the day, as well as another tropical wave right behind it.
Why are there so many murals in St. Petersburg? A brief history
ST. PETERSBURG — The Sunshine City boasts an eclectic art scene. But residents no longer have to visit popular downtown spots like the Dalí Museum or the Museum of Fine Arts to appreciate visual masterpieces. With more than 500 public murals, St. Petersburg has become an explosion of spray paint.
How to recover from that horrific presidential debate
At one time, this week’s presidential debate carried promise. There would be no hooting frat house audience gassing up their preferred elder statesman. A timer would cut off the microphones of overzealous speakers, which sounds like a charming feature regular people could use when their Hinge dates talk about fishing. Perhaps this would be a political debate for the ages, a new template for civility, a boost of consumer confidence for a conflict-weary electorate.
Man electrocuted while trimming trees in Pasco, deputies say
A man was electrocuted Thursday while trimming trees in Hudson, deputies said. Deputies were investigating the man’s death near Maria Drive and Sea Ranch Drive, according to a news release issued Thursday evening by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. The incident caused a power outage in the area....
Pro-life loses all meaning, when anti-racism fails, and Catholics and Trump | Readings
We live in a partisan age, and our news habits can reinforce our own perspectives. Consider this an effort to broaden our collective outlook with essays beyond the range of our typical selections. FROM THE LEFT. From “It’s Time for Progressives to Recommit to Academic Freedom,” by Tascha Shahriari-Parsa in...
Dear Penny: Can I sue my stepdaughter for money I spent on her wedding after she uninvited me?
My stepdaughter became engaged. Her biological mom refused to help pay for the wedding, and my husband was not financially able to help contribute. (We keep our finances separate.) I paid for half of my stepdaughter’s wedding dress and sent her money in two payments to help with the dinner. After becoming friendly with her mom again, she refused me an invite to the wedding. Can I sue for my money back?
Florida library book battles continue in latest court motions
The big story: Florida’s battle over library books continues in the courts into the summer. In one of the cases, which finds the Escambia County school district accused of violating First Amendment rights by removing books, district officials are asking to be shielded from testifying about their actions. Lawyers...
Florida sees spike in COVID-19 levels as ‘FLiRT’ variants sweep US
COVID-19 is on the rebound in Florida as new variants spread across the country. Federal health authorities have scaled back what data is available to track the virus, with no more total case counts and as hospitals are no longer are required to report COVID-19 admissions. But Florida has seen...
Why are kidneys from Black donors more likely to be thrown away?
As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a serious public health problem. The disease is particularly severe among Black Americans, who are three times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney failure. While Black people constitute only 12% of the U.S. population,...
Lightning’s Jon Cooper gets second chance to live out Olympic dream
Jon Cooper has been coaching long enough to know that timing matters. And when the NHL pulled out of the 2022 Winter Olympics less than two months before he was going to coach Team Canada, he thought he might not have another chance to live out a childhood dream of representing his home country.
Why this top USF official supports the Rays/Hines Gas Plant stadium deal
If you’ve been to Tampa International Airport or driven around the region lately, you’ve probably seen signs promoting the University of South Florida anchored by a simple entreaty: Be bold. It’s a charge from USF President Rhea Law and our Board of Trustees that our university has adopted,...
Dear Annie: How can i balance brother’s addiction with parents’ well-being?
Dear Annie: My brother, “David,” has been struggling with alcohol for years, and it’s starting to take a toll on our family. Recently, he lost his job and moved back in with our parents, who are both retired and not in the best health. They feel obligated to help him, but it’s causing a lot of stress and financial strain.
St. Pete woman sees her dad’s Negro League stats enter mainstream
The patriarch rarely spoke of his previous life. Henry Kimbro, a workaholic dad of three who ran a gas station and cab company in his native Nashville, had no time for chit-chat or reminiscing. Even his own kids, throughout prepubesence, were unaware they lived with one of the most feared...
How helping Ukraine helps US, too | Letters
S. Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia, N. Korea Pact | June 22. I was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States 25 years ago. As an adult, I have served in the U.S. military, one tour as an adviser in Kyiv. I understand the Russian weapons described in one recent report, and how to counter them.
The Fishes Act is crucial to speed disaster relief to American fisheries
Your federal government is broken, and Florida’s seafood sector is paying the price for Washington’s dysfunction. While nearly everyone agrees that Washington should quickly deploy resources and assistance after natural disasters wreak havoc on coastal communities, right now it takes up to three years under current regulatory processes and a maze of red tape before federal fishery disaster relief is approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Office of Management and Budget.
DeSantis vetoes bill over vacation rental regulation
TALLAHASSEE — After an alliance of strange bedfellows urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill that would preempt local governments from regulating Airbnbs and other vacation rentals, he quietly did just that on Thursday evening. But the fight is far from over. Cities and counties campaigned against the...
Live updates: Biden and Trump in their first 2024 presidential debate
PolitiFact is live fact-checking the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump at 9 p.m.. CNN is hosting the debate at its Atlanta studio. There will be no audience, and CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate. The debate is airing across broadcast and cable channels, and will stream for free on CNN’s website.
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov snubbed by media, peers at NHL Awards
Nikita Kucherov’s record-setting season propelled the Lightning to the playoffs, but it wasn’t enough to earn him either of the league’s two most outstanding player trophies. The Lightning forward was one of three finalists for both the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award, but was...
Not just Fox News: NBA named in Tim Burke leaked videos case
Tampa media consultant Tim Burke, who is accused of illegally accessing unaired Fox News footage, also obtained video from the NBA, attorneys confirmed in court Thursday. Burke, 45, was arrested in February on accusations that he and a co-conspirator used “compromised credentials” to access and save private commercial broadcast video streams, then disseminate specific clips. The 25-page indictment said that included video from an unnamed “National Sports League.”
Jason Bartlett will be rooting for Yandy Diaz to break his Rays record
ST. PETERSBURG — The plaque is upstairs at Jason Bartlett’s house in the Naples area, commemorating the 19-game hitting streak he had for the 2009 Rays that stood alone for nearly 15 seasons as the team record. Until Wednesday, when Yandy Diaz tied it, with a chance to...
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