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Evacuated residents allowed to get belongings from Clearwater condo

3 days ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Over the last few days residents have been let in to the evacuated South Beach III condominium in Clearwater to get some of their belongings.
Cancer survivors cheer on their biggest fans at Swim Across America

4 days ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Hundreds of swimmers of all ages hit the water Saturday for this year’s Swim Across America. The annual event held in St. Pete Beach raises money for cancer research.
Clearwater Beach lifeguards swim an ocean mile for Tampa Bay Crisis Center

1 week ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — Although the rain had stopped, the winds had grown stronger, making swimming conditions rough for Sunday's Ocean Mile Swim. Swimmers participating in the charity event were given two options: They could run the mile, or they could brave the rough waters and swim it. Most of the competitors — many of whom were members of local swim clubs, and retired and current lifeguards — opted to swim for it.
Kicking off National Water Safety Month with swim lessons

1 week ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — To kick off National Water Safety Month, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, hosted a free water safety event.
St. Petersburg couple competes in their 42nd St. Anthony's Triathlon

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Early Sunday morning before the sun made its first appearance, athletes — focused and working almost in silence — began preparing for the big race. It was the third and final day of the St. Anthony’s Triathlon.
Tampa coffee shop owner preparing for tariffs

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

TAMPA, Fla. — As soon as the clock hits 8 a.m., coffee connoisseurs walk through the doors of Blind Tiger Coffee in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood. What You Need To KnowTariffs may increase the price consumers pay for a cup of coffeeTampa coffee shop owner Roberto Torres is preparing for tariffsAmericans consume 400 million cups of coffee per dayThe business has been growing strong over the past decade, even moving to a larger space to accommodate the foot traffic.
Phase 3 of the Philippe Park Living Shoreline project to begin soon

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — The Philippe Park Living Shoreline project is entering its third phase next month. Pinellas County Emergency Management designed the project to protect the park against increased storm surges and erosion, while also rebuilding the natural habitat.
Pasco County seeks public input on $585M in hurricane relief

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

PASCO COUNTY — Pasco County officials are holding a series of meetings to get community input regarding a $585 million federal grant recently awarded to the county.
50 years after Vietnam, Tampa woman looks back on time as flight nurse

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

TAMPA — When Vietnam veteran Linda Pugsley isn’t visiting an air base, speaking at a military ceremony, or offering her words of wisdom to young people, she is at her home in Tampa where she has lived for more than 40 years. What You Need To KnowIn recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, we met veteran Linda PugsleyFlight school was essential in preparing her for deployment to Vietnam a year later.
Nativity Food Bank in Dover supporting thousands in the community

1 month ago | baynews9.com | Amber Gerard

DOVER, Fla. — Fundraising is always an issue for the Nativity Food Bank in eastern Hillsborough County. Last weekend,the Nativity Food Bank held an open house. The annual event is held to educate the community on the need for food banks, as well as to raise money to cover operating costs.