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A semi-trailer truck fell onto an SUV on Interstate 4 on Friday night after a reported tornado touched down and crossed the highway near Lakeland. No one was injured. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tornado overturns semi-trailer in Polk; winds cause blackouts in Pinellas
A tornado caused damage and power loss but no injuries in Pinellas County. In Polk County, I-4 drivers were fortunate no one was injured when another tornado crosses the interstate.
Oct. 19• Weather
Pretty in pink: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is ready to glow
The Florida Department of Transportation is installing lights on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as part of a $15 million project. During tests this weekend, engineers will illuminate the bridge in a pink hue to commemorate breast cancer awareness month. Courtesy of Florida Department of Transportation
The Florida Department of Transportation is lighting up the span this weekend to commemorate breast cancer awareness month.
Oct. 19• St. Petersburg
TradeWinds resort purchased by South Florida investment firm
Tampa Bay Lighting host a watch party on the beach at the Tradewinds resort on St. Pete Beach in February. LUIS SANTANA | Tampa Bay Times
TradeWinds is the biggest resort in Pinellas County.
Oct. 18• Business
St. Peterburg is getting scooters. But there will be rules.
Ryan Cummings, 23, left, and Alex Frey, 25, both of Tampa, rent Spin electric scooters from a corral located along Zack Street in May. St. Petersburg hopes to soon launch it's own scooter program. CHRIS URSO | Tampa Bay Times
The city wants to avoid other cities’ mistakes. Scooters will not be allowed on sidewalks and must be parked in designated corrals.
Oct. 18• Pinellas

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  1. Driver fleeing scene of one crash, runs red light and causes fatal wreck, police say
    Yesterday• Pinellas
    Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. Tampa Bay Times
    Troopers say the 28-year-old driver was involved in two minor accidents before causing the crash that killed a Largo man.
  2. Fin is Pinellas’ Pet of the Week
    Yesterday• Pinellas
    Fin is Pinellas County's Pet of the Week. Friends of Strays Animal Shelter
    The 4-year-old mixed breed is available for adoption at Friends of Strays Animal Shelter
  3. Tornado overturns semi-trailer in Polk; winds cause blackouts in Pinellas
    Oct. 19• Weather
    A semi-trailer truck fell onto an SUV on Interstate 4 on Friday night after a reported tornado touched down and crossed the highway near Lakeland. No one was injured. LUIS SANTANA | Times
    A tornado caused damage and power loss but no injuries in Pinellas County. In Polk County, I-4 drivers were fortunate no one was injured when another tornado crosses the interstate.
  4. Pinellas school crossing guard struck, injured
    Oct. 19• Pinellas
    Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. Tampa Bay Times
    The 63-year-old crossing guard was hospitalized, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
  5. TradeWinds resort purchased by South Florida investment firm
    Oct. 18• Business
    Tampa Bay Lighting host a watch party on the beach at the Tradewinds resort on St. Pete Beach in February. LUIS SANTANA | Tampa Bay Times
    TradeWinds is the biggest resort in Pinellas County.
  6. Leave ‘Tampa Bay’ for agencies that represent the whole area
    Oct. 18• Business
    A view of the downtown St. Petersburg skyline and waterfront from over Tampa Bay.
    The news that the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation wants to change its name to include “Tampa Bay” has been met with resistance.
  7. One killed, two others seriously injured in Palm Harbor crash
    Oct. 18• Pinellas
    The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash that took place in Palm Harbor along Tampa Road just west of Lake St. George Drive. A 43-year-old woman was killed in the crash. CHRIS URSO | Times
    A 43-year-old woman died from her injuries. The cause of the crash is still being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.
  8. New USF consolidation plan earns praise from lawmakers
    Oct. 18• Gradebook
    The University of South Florida revealed a new plan for the school's consolidation Thursday morning. Unlike the first plan presented in September, it promises a high level of authority to leaders on campuses in St. Petersburg, shown here, and Sarasota. [SCOTT KEELER | Times]
    Legislators who were critical of the original plan say a new approach revealed Thursday is more in line with their expectations.
  9. Pedestrian dies from injuries after being struck by vehicle in St. Petersburg
    Oct. 18• St. Petersburg
    Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates.
    The driver braked and swerved to try to avoid the pedestrian, according to police, but to no avail.
  10. How Eckerd College helped build a more perfect cantaloupe
    Oct. 18• Business
    The Triton cantaloupe, created with help from Eckerd College. Eckerd College
    The St. Petersburg college teamed up with a central Florida plant breeder to create the Triton cantaloupe.
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