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Monday will be the Fairest of the Week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Overnight it will be mostly clear with lows around 80 degrees near the coast and cooler inland. Monday will be a mix of sunshine with some afternoon storms possible. It will be the hottest day of the work week, topping out in the low 90s with a feels-like temperature in the upper 90s. Around Bradenton and inland areas the heat index may reach 100 degrees,
Cortez Road construction projects: Here is what you need to know
Cortez Road will look a little different upon completion of planned corridor improvements that include a replacement for the Cortez Bridge. The Florida Department of Transportation will host a community input meeting on Thursday for an intersection safety improvement project on Cortez Road and Royal Palm Drive. ...
What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service
NEW YORK (AP) — “Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers pay for goods. The payment plan is usually marketed as zero-interest, or low interest, and allows consumers to spread out payments for purchases over several weeks or months. Because shoppers like the service, offering it can be a plus for a small business. But since the payment plan is offered by third-party companies — such as Affirm and Klarna — there can be risks involved too. If something goes wrong, consumers could blame the small business — even if they have nothing to do with the payment plan. And things can go wrong. A report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2022 found that more than 13% of BNPL transactions involved a disputed charge or a return. In 2021, consumers disputed or returned $1.8 billion in transactions at five large BNPL firms, the CFPB said.
Railroad tracks through Ferg’s Sports Bar could become St. Pete trail
ST. PETERSBURG — Ever wonder why the back half of Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill is a hodgepodge of lean-tos, picnic tables and pop-up tents?. That’s because old railroad tracks slice through the iconic sports bar and Ferg’s owner Mark Ferguson is not allowed to build something more permanent on much of the property.
Net camp refurbishment continues
CORTEZ – The historic net camp just offshore of the fishing village is being refurbished thanks to the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) and some local commercial fishermen. Nathan Meschelle, FISH board member and vice-president of the Cortez chapter of the Organized Fisherman of Florida (OFF) and FISH...
Florida Woman Leaves Dog in Hot Car While Attending Meeting
A woman has been charged with animal cruelty after leaving a dog in a hot car in St. Petersburg, Florida. The 24-year-old was arrested on Monday, June 10, after admitting to leaving the canine in the parked car. Dog left in hot car in St. Petersburg, woman facing charges As the temperatures soar, leaving pets […] The post Florida Woman Leaves Dog in Hot Car While Attending Meeting appeared first on DogTime.
Police arrest biological mother of Tennessee teen girl who went missing in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) — Authorities have arrested the biological mother of a 16-year-old Tennessee girl who went missing in Pensacola over the past several days. Pensacola Police announced Tuesday night that Crystal Dale Hornsby, 41, was arrested Tuesday in St. Petersburg. She's charged with interference with child custody. Hornsby...
Whitmore enters commission race
HOLMES BEACH – A new contender is putting her hat in the ring for one of two city commission seats up for grabs in November. Carol Whitmore is a well-known face in the community and in local politics. Previously, she served as a city commissioner in Holmes Beach followed by tenure as the city’s mayor and several years on the Manatee County board of commissioners as an at-large commissioner. Whitmore left local politics in late 2022 to pursue the role of development administrator for Help to Home Inc. Now she said her contract with that nonprofit organization is up and she’s ready to step back into the local political spotlight with the goal of helping her community.
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