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Hurricane Matthew still may threaten Sunshine State

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Gov. Rick Scott continued to warn state residents that Hurricane Matthew, though not currently targeting Florida, is “a very dangerous storm and life threatening.” The storm, which has been fluctuating between a Category 4 and Category 5 hurricane, on Sunday morning was tracking westerly at 5 mph with sustained winds of 140 mph. The National Weather Service said “it is too soon to rule out possible hurricane impacts from Matthew in Florida.” “We haven’t seen a storm of this magnitude approach…

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St. Pete sewer system ready for TD 9, mayor says

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With memories of the effect Tropical Storm Colin had on St. Petersburg’s sewer system in June fresh in peoples’ minds, Mayor Rick Kriseman sought Tuesday to reassure residents the city is ready for Tropical Depression 9. “The city is prepared for this event,” Kriseman said. The sewer lines have been cleared, he said, and the capacity of the system has been increased. But residents also need to help out. Kriseman asked that residents refrain from using large quantities of water…

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Good ‘Burger awards postponed because of TD 9

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The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce has postponed the Good ‘Burger awards for a week because of the threat posed by Tropical Depression 9. Chris Steinocher, president and CEO of the chamber, sent out this statement Tuesday: “Our Good ‘Burger Awards event is a fun celebration of our community, and due to the current predictions for Tropical Depression 9, we will be moving the date from Thursday, Sept. 1 to a rain date of Thursday, Sept. 8 to ensure your…

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As Democratic convention nears, excessive heat settles in

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As thousands of delegates arrive in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention, it’s not just politics they have to contend with — it’s also the hot and sticky weather. The heat wave that descended on the city is expected show no mercy on Sunday with temperatures around 96 degrees. It could peak on Monday, the convention’s first day, with temperatures possibly hitting 100 degrees, said Mitchell Gaines, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Many…

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New data map shows all but one Florida county suffered a weather disaster over the past five years

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Environmental researchers at Eckerd College released data showing nearly every single Floridian lives in a county where weather-related disasters have been declared over the past five years. The Hitting Close to Home online map shows all but one of Florida’s 67 counties had a severe weather event declared a disaster by either the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Only Indian River County on Florida’s East coast averted disaster. “From massive floods to severe rain storms…

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Grand Prix zooms into St. Petersburg this weekend, but where is the roar?

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Maybe it’s the economy, maybe it’s the weather, but, I can’t help but think that as the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg zooms into town next weekend, there is little buzz, or should I say roar, about the event. Actually, I don’t think the sagging economy can be blamed for the lack of excitement. Nor is the depressing weather the main reason why interest in the Grand Prix seems dampened. No, the real reason the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg…

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