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Florida’s $2 Million Investment for Cancer Research
News Summary Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $2 million investment in cancer research during a news conference at Florida International University. This funding aims...

St. Petersburg’s Permit Processing Crisis After Hurricane
News Summary St. Petersburg is grappling with a significant backlog in construction permit processing following a challenging hurricane season. Staffing shortages and a dramatic increase...

Tragic Wrong-Way Crash Claims Life in Pinellas County
News Summary A devastating wrong-way crash in Pinellas County on Friday night resulted in the death of a 68-year-old man, while two others sustained serious...

Florida Antiquarian Book Fair Returns to St. Petersburg
News Summary The 42nd Florida Antiquarian Book Fair is set to take place on March 1-2, 2025, at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg. This year’s...

St. Petersburg Launches $1.5 Billion Stormwater Initiative
News Summary St. Petersburg is launching an ambitious $1.5 billion stormwater initiative to combat climate change, investing $960 million in the next five years. The...

St. Petersburg Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Stabbing
News Summary In St. Petersburg, Jonathan Conyers, 49, faces first-degree murder charges after a stabbing incident resulted in the death of George Hudson, 56. The...

Florida’s Thriving Business Landscape in 2023
News Summary Florida is experiencing a remarkable business boom in 2023, welcoming 503 new businesses and significantly surpassing Texas in relocations. The state’s business-friendly environment,...

Florida’s Enterprise Florida Agency to Dissolve
News Summary Florida’s Enterprise Florida is set to dissolve on Sunday as part of new legislation passed in 2024. Responsibilities will shift to the Florida...

Big Cuts at NOAA: Nearly 900 Employees Laid Off
News Summary The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has laid off approximately 880 employees, accounting for about 5% of its workforce. This significant reduction...

Nationwide Layoffs Hit NOAA: Hundreds Affected
News Summary The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has terminated hundreds of employees, impacting around 800 weather and climate experts. The layoffs, seen as...