Woman in parasailing accident remains hospitalized
A woman injured in a parasailing accident remains hospitalized on Monday.
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SUV driver charged in death of motorcyclist in St. Pete
A 55-year-old man was charged in a collision that killed a 24-year-old motorcycle rider early this morning in St. Petersburg, police said.
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St. Pete man arrested in fatal stabbing
A St. Petersburg man faces a second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man, deputies said. Roberto Valle, of 6418 Haines Road, Lot 4, was arrested this morning at Kenvin's Motel, 6801 Haines Road.
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Wreck victim's family questions 2-county police chase
A St. Petersburg man is dead and a teenage car thief is behind bars after a high-speed police chase that began in Bradenton and ended about 15 minutes and 24 miles later in Pinellas County, authorities said.
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School news
Brief North Pinellas school news items.
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Tarpon honors police for actions during fatal Publix shooting
Family, friends and colleagues gave a standing ovation Tuesday night to the police officers who risked their lives to prevent multiple deaths during a shooting at the Publix supermarket last March.
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Stand Up for the Troops comedy tour coming to Palm Harbor
Some members of the military learn about their homes being foreclosed upon while fighting battles in a faraway land. Others return stateside to discover they have no home or family and are beset upon by legal difficulties.
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Dunedin arts center plans major expansion
The arts can flourish even in tough economic times. That's the message Dunedin Fine Art Center leaders are delivering as they embark on a major expansion project. They are looking to remodel and add on to the single-story DFAC building in Highlander Park and are opening a "Cottage Campus" on the city-owned Weaver Park property.
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Community Calendar
Today 09/04 • Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. Basic Genealogy, 2 p.m. There is a $35 charge for supplies. 727-784-3332, ext. 3006.
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Entertainment Calendar
North Pinellas entertainment calendar, Sept. 4 -
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Palm Harbor Library cuts 13 operating hours each week
Patrons visiting the Palm Harbor Library early or late in the day may be in for an unpleasant surprise: locked doors.
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St. Pete OKs private firm for recyclable pickups
Waste Services of Florida will charge residents $2.75 per month, but participation isn't mandatory.
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10 arrested in St. Pete prostitution sting
The sting was conducted in the area of Eighth Avenue North and 34th Street.
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Police: Cousins' necklace dispute leads to fatal shooting
A Clearwater 18-year-old was charged with killing his cousin but says it was in self-defense.
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Crop-threatening fruit fly caught in Pinellas trap
A species of fruit fly considered one of the most threatening to crops has been found in Pinellas County, prompting state agriculture officials to monitor a vast swath around the affected area.
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Fresh Market coming to St. Petersburg
Upscale grocer Fresh Market will hold an open house to interview potential workers for the company's first location in St. Petersburg, the company's 100th location nationwide.
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Woman's body found at Largo condo
Officers found the woman about 1 a.m. in Unit 201 at the Town Arms complex, 911 Washington Ave., off Clearwater-Largo Road.
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Driver dies, 2 passengers injured in St. Pete wreck
The driver of sports utility vehicle that was speeding, ran a red light and crashed into a pickup truck died early today, police said. Javon Oliver, 20, died about 3 a.m., police spokesman Mike Puetz said.
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Rubio brings Senate campaign to Trinity
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio visited a local 55-plus community Monday afternoon during a campaign swing along the Suncoast.
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2 miniature horses confiscated from St. Petersburg yard
Two emaciated miniature horses confiscated from a St. Petersburg home are now at the SPCA, and prosecutors are expected to decide whether any charges should be filed.
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