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Taxes · SeminoleSeminole City Council votes to amend budget schedule. Council cites conflict with release of Pinellas County Property Appraiser's Office's tax revenue information. Officials say revised dates will improve the efficiency of the budget presentation process. Council also approves execution of statewide mutual aid agreement.See the Story
Seminole sets new budget schedule
Redington Beach · Redington BeachJoanne Kennedy led her last meeting as mayor of the barrier island community on March 12. Next month, incumbent commissioner Denise Houseberg will replace Kennedy, who stepped down to run for County Commission. A swearing-in of the newly elected officials is set for Tuesday, April 9, beginning at 6 p.m.See the Story
Transition underway on Indian Rocks Beach commission
Clearwater, Florida · ClearwaterRobert John Thompson, 55, was staying the night with the woman at an abandoned Safety Harbor home. On Sunday morning around 11:10 a.m., the victim said she woke up to Thompson yelling, before he punched her in the left eye. Thompson was arrested on Monday for an open felony battery case.See the Story
Clearwater man sets home on fire, tried burning dogs after assaulting woman: affidavit
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Largo, Florida · LargoLARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — A Largo man was arrested Sunday afternoon after getting involved in a crash while under the influence, according to police. An arrest affidavit from the Largo Police Department said Matthew David Kimery, 48, of Largo crashed his vehicle in the area of Keene Road and Forest Parkway at about 1:20 p.m.
Breeze Airways adds 2 more nonstop routes from Tampa Police said Kimery had several signs of impairment "including the …See the Story
Pinellas County man accused of driving drunk nearly 4 times legal limit
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Toronto Blue Jays · DunedinDUNEDIN -- As a World Series champion, veteran bat and voice for almost a decade on those deep and accomplished Los Angeles Dodgers teams, Justin Turner came to his newest MLB stop with a well-earned reputation.See the Story
Justin Turner has been a hit with Blue Jays teammates -- now can he clean up for them?
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. · DunedinDUNEDIN -- Based on what we saw late in the Grapefruit League schedule, it appears as though the Blue Jays will have a fresh approach at the top of their batting order.See the Story
Blue Jays prefer having Vlad Guerrero Jr. hitting second in batting order to start season
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Largo, Florida · LargoDonations of new or lightly used dresses and accessories are being sought. Donations can be placed in boxes found in the front office and media center of Largo High School. A dress-fitting event will take place at the library on April 4, from 2 to 5:30 p.m.See the Story
Largo students hosting Prom Dress Drive
Pinellas County · Pinellas CountyPinellas County has planted 523,520 sea oats in the past six months. The plants stabilize the dunes, which are a critical habitat and a buffer from storms. The demand for sea oats is so great that Pinellas put planting on hold earlier this year.See the Story