By Julia Metz Certain counties in Florida, such as Hillsborough, have recently implemented speed tracking cameras in school zones, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports. Residents in
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The cost of staying on Central Avenue
By Olivia Gil As commercial rent continues to climb and big names buy out small businesses along Central Avenue, mom-and-pop shops are struggling to stay
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Stetson Law alumni push for university to revoke Pam Bondi’s honors
By Jasmin Parrado More than a week after former U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi’s testimony in a Feb. 11 House Judiciary Committee hearing, 384 fellow
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Rising utility bills leave St. Petersburg residents searching for answers
By Leon Tomlinson Many people in Midtown and South St. Petersburg say their utility bills are getting too expensive, turning what used to be a
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Increasing population in St. Petersburg demands funds for expansions of art museums
By Jaden Taylor On June 12, 2024, arts districts throughout Florida were given the news of a $32 million arts funding veto by Gov. Ron
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When a paycheck isn’t enough: Why working residents still rely on weekly food distributions
By Sofia Modica Every week in St. Petersburg, people who are employed, earning a paycheck and living above the federal poverty line pull through food
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Priced out before they start: Young adults navigate St. Pete’s housing costs
By Gauri Daniels First-time homebuyers in St. Petersburg faced mounting hidden costs beyond listing prices in 2024, turning what appeared to be attainable purchases into
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Fewer 24-hour businesses impact St. Petersburg residents
By Haley Chivers St. Petersburg once had a variety of businesses open throughout the night, giving residents easy access to groceries, food and other necessities
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Cross Bayou Elementary closure raises concerns for staff and students
By Leon Tomlinson Cross Bayou Elementary School is set to close at the end of the 2025-26 school year, leaving teachers, staff and families unsure
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Last call at Crowbar: Tampa venue’s closing reflects a national shift in live music
By Laura Troyer Inside Crowbar, the walls are lined with years of sweat-soaked shows—tour posters, stickers and the kind of wear that only comes from
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