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Florida Woman Leaves Dog in Hot Car While Attending Meeting

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

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

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

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 radios, batteries, coolers and more without paying sales tax. Pet supplies like dog food and cat litter are also exempt.

The sales tax holiday is one of several approved by legislators and Gov. Ron DeSantis this year. A second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday will take effect in the ... 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

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

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