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Florida Woman Leaves Dog in Hot Car While Attending Meeting

Published   Jun 12, 2024 02:56PM
A woman has been charged with animal cruelty after leaving a dog in a hot car in St. Petersburg, Florida. The 24-year-old was arrested on Monday, June 10, after admitting to leaving the canine in the parked car.

Dog left in hot car in St. Petersburg, woman facing charges

As the temperatures soar, leaving pets in vehicles becomes riskier and can prove fatal. A woman has been accused of leaving a dog behind in a hot car while she attended a community meeting at City Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida. The worst part is that ... Read more

Unseeded American Danielle Collins, a Floridian, beats world

Danielle Collins has never taken a traditional approach to her tennis career, choosing to play in college before turning pro; and the 53rd-ranked American continued to do things her way this week becoming the lowest ranked woman ever to win the Miami ... Read more

First of its kind partnership with Historic Kenwood neighbor

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFTS) — The beach, downtown, a quick trip to the mall— the residents in one St. Pete neighborhood now have unlimited access through public transportation to any of those locations and more.

"I live along the Sun ... Read more

O's beat Rays for 1st 4-game sweep at Tropicana Field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Gunnar Henderson homered on the first pitch, Ryan O’Hearn drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Monday night to finish their first four-game sweep at Tropicana Field.

C ... Read more

Fast-growing Florida bank sets an expansive solar-lending goal

Published   Jun 06, 2024 03:30PM
Already the fastest-growing and most profitable institution among the nine de novo community banks that opened in 2021, Climate First Bank is looking to accelerate further, eyeing entry into three big Florida markets: Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville.

Climate First Bank says it has facilitated installation of solar panels on more than 2,000 homes since 2022, all in its home state of Florida.

But now that it has completed its three-year de novo phase, during which new banks undergo more stringent supervision by federal r ... Read more

Here’s how to save on disaster supplies this hurricane sea

Florida’s hurricane season is just getting started, and state leaders say now is the time to prepare.

The disaster preparedness sales tax holiday runs until June 14, meaning consumers can stock up on eligible supplies like portable rad ... Read more

Fairgrounds St. Pete expands and rebrands as FloridaRAMA

Fairgrounds St. Pete, an immersive art experience in St. Petersburg, Florida, is expanding and rebranding to become FloridaRAMA.

FloridaRAMA now includes a new bar, and will soon add a new cafe. The attraction has also opened a free art ... Read more

St. Petersburg Launches ‘Safe Summer’ Block Party And Fr

St. Petersburg, Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Neighborhood Health and Safety is one of St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch’s key Pillars for Progress. St. Pete’s ‘Safe Summer’ activities will help keep all children safe all summer ... Read more