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Deputies follow as rally protesting black girls’ deaths moves from mall to Pinellas Sheriff’s Office

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A rally to highlight to point out the injustices faced by black girls, particularly to the girls who drowned in a stolen car in a cemetery pond last month, got the attention of Pinellas deputies and Largo police Thursday. Rally participants said the deputies threatened to arrest them although no arrests were made. Instead, the rally moved from Largo Mall to the nearby Sheriff’s Office, 10750 Ulmerton Road, where deputies let them stay for a few minutes before herding them…

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St. Pete considers resolution urging U.S. Senate vote on Supreme Court nominee

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St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and Council Chairwoman Amy Foster have introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Senate to perform its Constitutional duty and hold a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. The resolution specifically calls for the Senate to schedule a hearing on Garland’s appointment, hold a confirmation vote and work “on behalf of the people of the United States to ensure that the vacancy on the Supreme Court is filled without undue and unnecessary delay so that…

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Janet Long readies for political battle with fundraising letter

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Janet Long was quick to respond to the news that she has opposition in her campaign for re-election to the Pinellas County Commission. She sent out an email blast Tuesday asking for donations. That was just a day after Republican Martin Hughes, a political newcomer, filed with the elections office. “While I have quietly campaigned for the past year, yesterday I drew an opponent in my race. That changes everything. I realize I have asked before, but now I must…

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Janet Long readies for political battle by sending out fundraising letter

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Janet Long was quick to respond to the news that she has opposition in her campaign for re-election to the Pinellas County Commission. She sent out an email blast Tuesday asking for donations. That was just a day after Republican Martin Hughes, a political newcomer, filed with the elections office. “While I have quietly campaigned for the past year, yesterday I drew an opponent in my race. That changes everything. I realize I have asked before, but now I must…

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Proposed Commerce Park project would bring jobs, housing to south St. Pete

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Four new businesses, including a solar energy and wind farm consultant, could come to south St. Petersburg under a proposal scheduled to go before the City Council this week. The Commerce Park project would also bring at least 65 new jobs and housing to the south St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area. A majority of those jobs — 34 — would be set aside for applicants who have low to moderate incomes, and at least 17 of those would have to…

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Mike Mikurak kicks off program linking Lealman manufacturers to job hunters

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A group including representatives of public service agencies, activists and representatives from Lealman area manufacturers sat down Tuesday morning to discuss ways to get those companies what they need: employees. The discussion was the first step in a program that Mike Mikurak and Dick Peck are bringing to Lealman. Mikurak is a founder of Accenture, a global professional services company. Mikurak is also running against incumbent Charlie Justice for the Pinellas County Commission. He and Peck, of QTM Inc. in…

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Pinellas Commissioner Janet Long draws challenger

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Republican Martin Hughes filed papers Monday to run against Democrat Janet Long in the Nov. 6 General Election. Hughes could not be reached for comment. But on his campaign Facebook page, he said, “It’s my pleasure to announce that I have filed as an announced candidate for the Commissioner At Large District #1, for the Pinellas County Commission.” Hughes added, “More exciting information will follow! I can’t wait to hear: … what your concerns, issues, and needs are for a…

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