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Nick, the dolphin, celebrates his 19th birthday, Florida leads the nation in minority-owned businesses, and a new $35,000 theater award.

I love Tampa Bay, especially St. Petersburg. I'm a Rays' fan, and it's hard for me not to yell and scream from the press box when covering a game while other reporters are composed. I've worked in TV, radio and print journalism for 16 years, and I have a Master of Arts in digital journalism and design from the University of South Florida. I'm a professor at USF St. Pete campus. Furthermore, I also served in the United States Coast Guard.
Nick, the dolphin, celebrates his 19th birthday, Florida leads the nation in minority-owned businesses, and a new $35,000 theater award.

$4 million Sarasota island living fit for a boater enthusiast, a $1 million 6-bedroom Seffner home and a classic $1 million Riverview dream.
St. Pete Police have begun a homicide investigation after a man was found shot inside a motel room near a busy street Friday evening.
A Riverview man was spared the death penalty Friday after being found guilty of a double-murder and attempted first-degree murder.
The Florida Health Department has issued a health alert related to red tide side effects. Exposure can cause severe breathing problems.
A 50-year-old man who had spent about a day out of jail after serving 30 days now faces charges of aggravated assault on an officer.
Eleven national and regional stores are calling Brandon home this summer with openings at a popular shopping center.
During Tuesday's debate, each candidate suggested solutions they believed would contribute to decreasing St. Petersburg's gun violence.
Cocaine was found in a car that hit a guardrail Tuesday in St. Pete, and resulted in a 3-year-old passenger being injured, police said.
Mayoral candidates had differing opinions Tuesday when asked whether there is systemic racism in the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A Ruskin man was killed Tuesday night following a crash with two cars when his car hit a tree, flipped over and burst into flames.
A St. Petersburg boy experienced serious injuries Tuesday after a gun inside a house went off and struck him, police said.
A Polk County man accused of fleeing to Mexico in 2007 to avoid trial for manslaughter was arrested in Mexico Monday and sent to the U.S.
Tampa Bay Rays play at home. Check out goat yoga, rainbow lights on the Skyway, musicals, craft festivals and more FL weekend events.
St. Pete mayoral candidates held a one-hour debate Tuesday, and answered questions about gun violence, systemic racism, the Rays and more.
A St. Petersburg eco-friendly entrepreneur makes it easy for his shoppers to go green and also to support good causes with items he carries.
Celebrate Independence Day at the St. Pete Pier with live music, a 4K St. Pete Pier run, food trucks, live music, food, fireworks and more.
Ronnie Oneal III, of Riverview, received a guilty verdict Monday after a jury found him responsible for killing his daughter and girlfriend.
A dog got into a fight with a raccoon Wednesday, June 16, in Polk City, authorities said. The raccoon tested positive for rabies afterward.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Brandon.