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David and Goliath: St. Pete’s two firsts

Former Mayor David Fischer, St. Petersburg’s longest-serving mayor, a consummate…

  • October 29, 2025
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The Colonel: Committed patriot and public servant

Don McRae’s quiet, calming style, unselfish commitment, loyalty, and devotion…

  • October 10, 2025
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Marjorie Evelyne Johnson goes home at 101

Marjorie Evelyn Johnson passed away at age 101. ST. PETERSBURG — Marjorie Evelyn…

  • October 10, 2025
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Mordecai Walker: A life well-lived

Mordecai Walker’s wake will take place on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6-7 p.m. at Sanchez…

  • August 27, 2025
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Bob Graham: Provided a striking contrast in leadership

‘In the Black community, Graham paid attention beyond the cursory visits to Black…

  • May 4, 2024
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Our Stories Matter: Ethel Johnson

Ethel L. Johnson was a wife, mother, entrepreneur and woman of God. She died on May 26,…

  • March 29, 2024
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Johanna Dennis honored for her service

St. Petersburg City Council Council Chair Deborah Figgs-Sanders presented Johanna Dennis…

  • March 29, 2024
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Minnie Styles Killen and the Miss Black St. Petersburg Beauty Pageant, part 1

St. Pete’s own Minnie Styles Killen modeled for Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta and…

  • March 25, 2024
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A strong finish before returning to activism and advocacy with New Deal 2.0

‘The decision to not run allows me to really give my undivided attention to the…

  • February 23, 2024
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Roosevelt Swinton gets his roses

Roosevelt Swinton received the Distinguished Citizen Award for his work with the youth on…

  • January 10, 2024
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Dr. Russell T. Jackson goes home

Celebrate the life of Dr. Russell T. Jackson on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. at Greater…

  • January 10, 2024
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Dr. Kanika Tomalin comes full circle as the new president and CEO of FHSP

‘I am grateful for your trust in me for this most esteemed assignment and will work…

  • November 23, 2023
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Izella McCree crowned ‘Queen for the Day’ to celebrate 50 years of service

Oct. 22 marked Izella McCree’s 50th anniversary with the Pinellas County School…

  • November 8, 2023
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Chief Holloway hosts Tampa’s Fearless Four

Police Chief Anthony Holloway, Fearless Four Officers Rufus Lewis and Clarence Nathan,…

  • October 28, 2023
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New Deuces Live executive director aims to revitalize 22nd Street corridor

In her new role as the executive director of the Deuces Live, St. Pete native Latorra…

  • October 28, 2023
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Reunited and it feels so good

Doug and Sabrina Brinson tied the knot on Aug. 12 after knowing each other for more than…

  • October 28, 2023
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Nikki Gaskin-Capehart blazes a new trail at PCUL

Nikki Gaskin-Capehart is the first woman to lead the Pinellas County Urban League. BY…

  • October 19, 2023
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St. Petersburg Midtown Rotary celebrates the life of one of its founders with a scholarship

Linda Marcelli presented Maximo Elementary teacher Bobby Coston, Jr. with the Midtown…

  • October 19, 2023
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