Local news for St. Pete and Florida.
News · ClearwaterThe Virginia opossum, a rescued animal who became an educational ambassador, died Tuesday during a veterinary procedure after showing signs of illness.
Politics · St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg Council Backs Heavy Subsidy to Revive Stalled Deuces Townhome ProjectCity council approved a $13.1 million construction price and a $5.98 million loan for 24 affordable townhomes on a long-vacant lot in the historic Deuces district, over objections from two members.
Culture · MiamiHavana Harry's Reopens in Coral Gables After Year-Long RenovationThe Cuban restaurant, a Coral Gables fixture for more than three decades, has returned with a redesigned interior and its familiar menu intact.
News · MiamiMan, 67, Gets Six Years in Prison After Drunken Crash That Killed Sleeping Homeowner in MiamiAllen Matis pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide for a June crash that sent his car through the wall of 83-year-old Henri Bezy's home.
Sports · TampaBrewers Fans Offer Plumbing, a Pontoon Boat and Packers Tickets in Bid for World Series SeatsWith resale prices soaring for the Brewers' first World Series since 1982, some fans are turning to barter in hopes of getting into the ballpark.
News · OrlandoDucks Die Suddenly at Orlando Pond as Resident Suspects Poisoning
News · OrlandoFlood Watch Covers Central Florida as Weekend Deluge Leaves Foot-Plus Totals in Parts of Brevard and Lake Counties
News · TampaManatee County School Board Set to Choose New Superintendent After Contentious Ouster of Predecessor
Politics · San BernardinoLos Angeles County Voters Will Help Decide 32 State Legislative Races on Nov. 3
Politics · GeorgetownReparations Advocates Press On as Trump Administration Moves to Block Local Programs
Politics · Huntington BeachOrange County GOP Criticizes Democratic Mailer Featuring Banana Imagery
Business · Daly CityDaly City's Jagalchi Pairs a Sprawling Korean Grocery With a Tasting-Menu Restaurant
Business · New BraunfelsRooftop Bar Planned for Historic New Braunfels Mill as San Antonio Dining Scene Shifts
Business · TechNewView and Carta Team Up to Make Employee Share Sales Easier for Startups
Sports · TampaRays Open Fifth Straight Postseason Against Rangers in AL Wild Card Series
Sports · Fort LauderdaleBrandon Miller Scores 34 as Hornets Rebound to Hand Winless Heat Another Loss
Sports · Fort LauderdaleRed Bulls Beat Inter Miami 2-0 on Own Goal and Late Forsberg Strike
Culture · MiamiMiami's New Music Friday: Ten Local Releases Spanning Dream Pop, Hip-Hop, Hyperpop and Brass Rock
Culture · MiamiMaluma, Keyshia Cole and a Rebranded Restaurant Highlight Miami's Latest Social Scene
Culture · MiamiWynwood's Dining Scene Spans Asian Food Halls, Spanish Tapas and Italian Classics
