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Good morning St. Petersburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say happened before a St. Pete man died in custody
  • Why some St. Petersburg retirees are eyeing cheaper cities up north
  • How St. Pete's Ukrainian community keeps traditions alive during wartime

Also on today's calendar: 🌸💕FREE $1000 PERMANENT MAKEUP Raffle Grand opening CC STYLING STUDIOS 10 year re-grand opening🌸 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 80.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Pete police use of force investigated after man dies following fight: PCSO (fox13news.com) — St. Petersburg police are under investigation after a 48-year-old man in a reported mental health crisis stopped breathing and later died following a struggle with officers outside his Fossil Park home. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says officers used no intentional deadly force, and an autopsy will determine why he stopped breathing as officials review the incident.
   

• Retirees Are Leaving These 6 Florida Cities in Droves (And Going to These 4 Spots Instead) (financebuzz.com) — St. Petersburg's rising home and flood insurance costs, hotter summers, and heavier traffic are pushing some retirees to consider cheaper cities like Greenville, Huntsville, Knoxville, and Wilmington. While the waterfront, museums, and mild winters still appeal, the article urges would-be and current retirees to compare total costs—insurance, HOA fees, taxes, and maintenance—before deciding whether to stay in or leave St. Pete.
   

• Ukrainian Independence Day marked with liturgy and traditions in St. Petersburg (fox13news.com) — St. Petersburg's Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church hosted a heartfelt Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, blending liturgy with traditional music and customs. Local families shared stories of displacement, war, and resilience while passing their heritage to children and pledging to continue annual gatherings in solidarity with loved ones still in Ukraine.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Seminole

  • Seminole County schools raise AC temperatures to save $1.5M annually (wesh.com)
  • Lake County officials launch machine recount in razor-thin congressional primary race (clickorlando.com)
  • FSU QB Ashton Daniels chosen to 'break the rock' after preseason camp (on3.com)

Ok St. Petersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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