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Florida participant in Capitol riot arrested on multiple counts
Tampa, Florida – On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol witnessed a serious breach during a joint session of Congress aimed at certifying the presidential election results. Among those involved was Michael Hennessey, a 38-year-old from Palm Harbor, Florida, who has recently been arrested and faces multiple charges stemming from his actions on that day.
Will Pinellas ask voters to renew a special property tax for schools?
The voter-approved property tax that supports Pinellas County teacher pay, arts education and classroom technology is nearing its four-year expiration date. If school district officials want to keep it, they will need to formally add it to the November ballot. Voters first approved the tax in 2004, but this year’s version could offer a new twist.
Around Town: North Pinellas news briefs
Brenden Harmeson of Palm Harbor and Kevin First of Tarpon Springs were recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Harmeson was initiated at the University of South Florida, and First was initiated at the University of Florida.
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