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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

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

SMAC youth swimmers compete on national stage

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Ashley Moody sues Directed Benefits Foundation over $142M in

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 Foun ... Read more

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

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

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

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

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