Tampa Bay Times

Man with two grandchildren in stroller hit by car on U.S. 19 in Pinellas Park June 30, 2012
A man pushing a stroller with his two young grandchildren in it was hit by a car Friday morning.
Though the crash sent the stroller flying, the children will be okay, police said. Their grandfather also survived the crash.

Group with rare disorder get scare when power fails at Don CeSar, but stay upbeat June 26, 2012
Outside the iconic hotel, the storm howled. The rain pounded the roof and the wind punched the windows. Inside huddled a group of special guests at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel.

St. Petersburg creates domestic partnership registry June 8, 2012
The City Council unanimously approved the creation of a domestic partnership registry Thursday that would give legal rights to unmarried couples, gay or heterosexual.

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USDA official talks locally grown food Jan. 27, 2012
Kathleen Merrigan thinks every family needs a farmer.
Merrigan, the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, wants people to understand the importance of knowing where their food comes from.