Sarasota, FL|News|
Best Places To Live, Work, Play In FL: 2024 Recap
Some of the best places to live in the country are towns and cities in Florida, according to national rankings released in 2024.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
St. Pete Local News
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St. Pete|News|
Man Beat Woman After Breaking Into Her St. Pete Apartment: Sheriff
The suspect waited inside the victim’s St. Petersburg apartment in the dark for her to return from work before attacking her, PCSO said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Traffic Snarled On Howard Frankland Bridge In Both Directions: FHP
Two crashes, one in northbound lanes, the other in southbound lanes, backed up traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge, FL troopers said
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL’s Best Hospitals For 2024: See Full List
Now that 2024 has come to an end, here’s how Florida hospitals stacked up in analyses and rankings.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Broccoli Sold At Walmart May Have Listeria [Recall Roundup]
Ford, fined last year for a slow response to recalls, issued four recalls in a single day; children’s jewelry sold on Amazon contains lead.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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St. Pete|News|
FL’s Best Schools: Rankings For High Schools, Elementary, College
Now that 2024 has come to an end, here’s how various publications rated educational institutions in Florida.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Local Businesses
St. Pete|News|
Man Killed While Crossing Street In Largo: FL Highway Patrol
A man was hit and killed by an SUV while crossing Ulmerton Road on New Year’s Day, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
What’s Open, Closed On New Year’s Day 2025 In St. Petersburg
Here are some closures and schedule changes for St. Petersburg government offices, facilities and services for the new year.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Driver Crashes, Dies After High-Speed Chase: FL Highway Patrol
A driver died after leading officers on a high-speed chase and crashing his car in St. Petersburg, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Father, 3 Kids Rescued From Waters Near Skyway Bridge: US Coast Guard
A father and his three children were rescued near Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
