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Florida Woman Leaves Dog in Hot Car While Attending Meeting

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

Review: Hunxo turns in short, tenacious, set for St. Pete [P

“When is Hunxho coming on?”That’s what fans kept asking security in St. Petersburg last Thursday night as Billboard-charting artist Hunxo brought his first North American tour to Jannus Live Although relatively new to the music industry, the 24 ... Read more

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

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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

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

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. ... Read more

Ashley Moody sues Directed Benefits Foundation over $142M in missing benefits for the disabled

Attorney General Ashley Moody is suing an organization and its previous leader over $142 million that disappeared from a St. Petersburg-based trust fund meant for disabled individuals’ care.

The lawsuit names The Directed Benefits Foundation — also known as the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration — as well as founder Leo Govoni Jr., the Boston Finance Group (which is controlled by Govoni), Karen Fisher and Elizabeth Sauer.

At issue is $142 million in funds that went missing. Govoni has been accused of u ... Read more

Top family-friendly events this weekend in the St. Pete area

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Here are the top family and kid-friendly events happening this weekend in and around St. Petersburg, Florida! This curated guide brought to you by @sunshinecitywithkids is updated every Wednesday. Click here to ... Read more

SMAC youth swimmers compete on national stage

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No. 5 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians

Five U.S. House members directly serve Tampa Bay in Congress, and four are part of the GOP majority. Yet, members of Florida Politics’ panel of political insiders chose U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor as the most powerful federal official in the region.
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