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In today's newsletter:

  • Historic Kenwood homeowner shoots alleged intruder after nearby car crash
  • What investigators say happened at this deadly St. Petersburg intersection
  • St. Pete parents jailed after infant’s death under disturbing circumstances

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Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Homeowner Fatally Shot Intruder In Historic Kenwood: St. Pete Police (patch.com) — Residents in St. Petersburg’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood awoke to police activity after a homeowner fatally shot a 46-year-old man who allegedly tried to break into their house early Saturday. Investigators say the man had just crashed a car nearby before entering the backyard and ignoring the homeowner’s repeated commands to leave. Three adults and a child were inside the home, and police say the homeowner has not been charged as the homicide investigation continues.    

2. Gulfport Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Weekend St. Petersburg Van Collision (tampafp.com) — A 19-year-old Gulfport motorcyclist died after a late-night collision with a cargo van at 18th Avenue South and Quincy Street South in St. Petersburg, a key neighborhood intersection. He was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he later died. The van’s driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating as police continue investigating possible charges.    

3. Infant dies with bruises and lacerations all over body resulting in parents' arrest: Cops (lawandcrime.com) — St. Petersburg police say a 1-month-old boy was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at a 5th Avenue North apartment, with bruises and lacerations across his body. His parents were arrested on child abuse and neglect charges, remain jailed in Pinellas County on high bond, and could face additional counts once the autopsy clarifies how the injuries occurred.    

4. Illinois Man Dead After Medical Episode Leads To St. Petersburg Crash (tampafp.com) — A 78-year-old Illinois man died Monday morning after suffering a medical emergency while driving on 34th Street North in St. Petersburg, causing his SUV to leave the road and hit a street sign before stopping in a driveway. No other vehicles or bystanders were injured, and he was pronounced dead at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. Police say the investigation continues but believe a health issue triggered the crash.    

5. Bay Area residents recognized for water-efficient landscaping amid historic drought (fox13news.com) — St. Petersburg residents are being urged to cut water use as strict once-a-week lawn watering rules and time limits take effect across the Tampa Bay region amid a major drought. Local homeowners can tap Tampa Bay Water Wise rebates for efficient toilets and irrigation upgrades, and officials warn that municipalities, including St. Petersburg, may impose even tougher restrictions and fines if conditions worsen.    


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    Tuesday April 21
  • 4th Grade Chorus
    Pasadena Fundamental Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
    2:40 pm
  • Wednesday April 22
  • PTA Spirit Night
    Pasadena Fundamental Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
  • Wings Wednesday @ Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    3:00 pm
  • Karaoke feat. KJ Brad Rox 8pm to 12am @ Cool Vibes Pub & Grub
    Cool Vibes Pub & Grub , 5488 58th St N , St. Petersburg
    8:00 pm

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