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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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    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. Pretty in pink: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is ready to glow
    Oct. 19• St. Petersburg
    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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. St. Peterburg is getting scooters. But there will be rules.
    Oct. 18• Pinellas
    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.
  8. St. Petersburg still on board bus rapid transit to the beaches
    Oct. 17• Transportation
    The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is hoping to secure a $21.8 million federal grant to help pay for a bus rapid transit line connecting downtown St. Petersburg and the beaches. St. Petersburg City Council approved an interlocal agreement Thursday supporting the project. ALESSANDRA DA PRA | Times
    Pinellas transit officials hope the project will get a federal grant in 2020. However, St. Pete Beach and South Pasadena still oppose it.
  9. Cross-Bay Ferry returns Nov. 1
    Oct. 17• Business
    The Cross Bay Ferry, Provincetown III leaves the Vinoy Yacht Basin in January with passengers headed to Tampa. For departure times and fares for this season, which will go from Nov. 1 through April 30, check thecrossbayferry.com. [SCOTT KEELER | Times] SCOTT KEELER | Tampa Bay Times
    Now in its third year, the ferry will run Wednesdays through Sundays, with service for every Tampa Bay Lightning home game.
  10. Spontaneous combustion in St. Petersburg? The curious case of Mary Reeser.
    Oct. 17• Florida
    Firemen shoveled rubble at spot where disintegrated body of Mrs. Mary Reeser, left, was found in her St. Petersburg apartment. Tampa Bay Times file photos
    Police went looking for Mary Reeser and found a pile of ashes. The unsolved mystery baffled even the FBI.
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