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$126M Mega Millions Winner, Tampa Riverwalk Expansion: FL Good News
FL good news stories: Feeding Tampa Bay breaks ground on project, Florida State Fair food, manatee rescue, Localtopia, star students.
FLORIDA — Feeding Tampa Bay breaks ground on new project, Localtopia celebrates St. Petersburg, Tampa Riverwalk extension, Lee County woman wins $126 million from Mega Millions jackpot.
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Nearly $400K Raised For FL Student Wounded In Michigan State Shooting
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A Southwest Florida student who graduated from Immokalee High School in Collier County was injured in Monday night’s mass shooting at MSU.
$126M Mega Millions Prize Claimed By Lee County Woman: Florida Lottery
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A Bonita Springs woman is Florida’s third-ever Mega Millions jackpot winner after claiming her $126M share of Oct. 14 jackpot.
Smashburger is known for its signature cooking style in which fresh certified Angus Beef is “smashed” onto a hot grill.
Keep Saint Petersburg Local brings back Localtopia to Williams Park Saturday for its 10th anniversary and promises its biggest ever. The event showcases more than 300 independent businesses and community organizations from St. Petersburg.
Once-Homeless Veteran Among Those Moving Into Affordable Homes
Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough County is marking the completion of its Silvio Palms neighborhood in Temple Terrace on Feb. 16.
Video: City Embarks On 5-Mile Extension Of Tampa Riverwalk
Mayor Jane Castor announced Tuesday that the city is taking the next step to expand the Riverwalk, extending it 5 miles.
Feeding Tampa Bay Breaks Ground On Historical Social Services Project
Feeding Tampa Bay celebrated the groundbreaking of the largest social services capital project in Tampa Bay history.
Renowned Artist To Create Works For USF Judy Genshaft Honors College
The new USF Judy Genshaft Honors College building will feature the work of highly regarded artist Elisabeth Condon.
Wrestling Star Bruno Sammartino Celebrated In New Documentary
A Pittsburgh radio host who has covered the Pirates’ spring training season for years recently brought his new documentary to Manatee.
Tierra Verde Named A Top 5 Trending Destination In U.S.: TripAdvisor
The small island community just south of St. Petersburg landed on TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Trending Destinations top 10 U.S. list.
Lethargic Manatee Rescued From Sarasota Waters: FWC
Rescuers pulled a lethargic, cold-stressed manatee from waters off Sarasota, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Freaky Fare For Foodies To Try At This Year's Florida State Fair
Concessionaires have outdone themselves this year with Fried Key Lime Pie, the Tampa Cuban Funnel Cake Sandwich and Dill Pickle Lemonade.
Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration Set For Feb. 25
The Pinellas African American Heritage Celebration is a one-day festival at the Florida Botanical Gardens and Heritage Village in Largo.
Vinoy Ranked Top Hotel In St. Pete: U.S. News & World Report
The Vinoy Rennaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club was ranked the No. 1 hotel and resort in St. Pete by U.S. News & World Report.
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