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From left: Zaquina Smith, Jreden Griffin and Mazauri Smith-Clark catch beads at the St. Pete Pride parade on Saturday.
St. Pete Pride attendees celebrate LGBTQ+ advocacy, resilience
Many paradegoers mentioned the importance of hope and joy amid conservative attacks on LGBTQ+ identities.
System could form near Florida this week, forecasters say
An area of low pressure could form from a remnant frontal boundary over or near Florida later this week, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Barry was closing in on eastern Mexico.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Barry was expected to drench eastern Mexico for several days.
Proposed Florida toll road would cut through her ‘dining room’ and his nursery
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“I’ve got visions of bulldozers and trees being cut down,” one resident said.
Fair question for Rays: What to make of Taj Bradley’s start vs. Orioles?
Rays starter Taj Bradley allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk over 5 ⅓ innings of Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Orioles in Baltimore. He wasn't able to get much swing-and-miss, striking out only two.
The right-hander allows five runs while working into the sixth and doesn’t get much support from the offense.
Eyhanna “Cookie” Johnson, 30, of Tampa, performs at the St. Pete Pride parade on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in St. Petersburg.
See photos of the St. Pete Pride parade and festival
Pride month’s biggest weekend draws crowds of revelers clad in every color of the rainbow.
St. Petersburg’s Studio Public House to close this summer
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Owner Mike Crippin said the landlord plans to sell the building at 2950 Central Ave.
Sports bar could replace Cody’s Roadhouse in Belleair Bluffs
Constantinos Pappas, of Backwaters Grill and Bar in Sand Key and North Redington Beach, speaks to the Belleair Bluffs City Commission.
City commissioners are considering a request to extend the hours of operation in the commercial general district along the West Bay Drive corridor.
Rays’ Drew Rasmussen making his pitch for joining AL All-Star team
Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen ranks among the American League leaders in several key statistical categories despite returning from a third major elbow surgery.
Notes | The right-hander, who ranks among the league’s best in several key categories, faces the A’s next.

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Fair question for Rays: What to make of Taj Bradley’s start vs. Orioles?
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Rays starter Taj Bradley allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk over 5 ⅓ innings of Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Orioles in Baltimore. He wasn't able to get much swing-and-miss, striking out only two.
Rays’ Drew Rasmussen making his pitch for joining AL All-Star team
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Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen ranks among the American League leaders in several key statistical categories despite returning from a third major elbow surgery.
Rays’ bats go quiet, Taj Bradley not sharp in loss to Orioles
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The Orioles' Jackson Holliday, back, is tagged out by Rays shortstop Taylor Walls, front, while trying to steal second base during the first inning of Sunday's game in Baltimore.
Lightning hit roadblock in trying to trade top prospect Isaac Howard
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Michigan State's Isaac Howard, the Lightning's top draft pick in 2022, led NCAA Division I skaters in points per game this past season and won the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in college hockey.
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Buses like Pinellas’ SunRunner thrive on more urban density | Letters
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Now that he has a new contract, will Todd Bowles finally get his due?
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Arms crossed, head high, gaze intent. This is the look of Todd Bowles on the sideline. This is the look of three consecutive division titles in Tampa Bay since Bowles became the Bucs head coach.
Cruise ships are marvels, and a massive public policy boondoggle | Column
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Here’s why BayCare is expanding access to academic medicine | Column
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St. Joseph's Hospital is one of 16 hospitals in west-central Florida operated by BayCare.
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Miami condo market a picture of extremes
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St. Petersburg’s Studio Public House to close this summer
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Sports bar could replace Cody’s Roadhouse in Belleair Bluffs
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Proposed Florida toll road would cut through her ‘dining room’ and his nursery
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System could form near Florida this week, forecasters say
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Drivers pass Big Storm Brewing's taproom in Clearwater, a craft beer business owned by Leo Govoni and his son. Govoni is named in two separate cases that document more than $100 million missing from trust funds for the medically needy. A judge recently froze Govoni's bank accounts and assets at the request of the Florida state attorney's office.
Broken trust: How a Clearwater man took $100M from funds for disabled, records say
Leo Govoni owned a private jet, rented executive suites and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Florida politicians. He denies any wrongdoing.
The St. Pete Pride parade moves along Beach Drive in 2024 in St. Petersburg. One of the largest Pride parades in the country returns June 28.
Guide to St. Pete Pride: What to know about the big parade and other events
The Vinoy Resort, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg’s Vinoy hotel was almost torn down. Now it’s turning 100.
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis speaks while Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during a news conference May 20 in Tampa. Candidates are starting to line up to replace the term-limited governor.
Who’s running for Florida governor in 2026? We check in on the race.
The Tampa Bay Rays could soon be sold as two investor groups have expressed interest.
Two investors are competing to buy the Rays. Who are they?

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