St Petersburg FL News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

St. Petersburg's mayoral race intensifies with Maria Scruggs pushing for economic clusters and infrastructure investment. A fire at the USF St. Petersburg Marine Science Lab destroyed critical research, sparking safety concerns in academic facilities.

St. Petersburg faced two separate fires at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, potentially caused by lightning strikes, and a fatal car crash involving a 17-year-old on a residential street. Authorities are investigating the fire origins and urging drivers to stay cautious amid recent weather conditions.

St. Petersburg faced major fire incidents at the University of South Florida’s campus, including a two-alarm fire and a damaging blaze at the Marine Science Laboratory. City officials also announced temporary closures on Bayshore Drive for repairs and warned of a possible rare weather event.

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Your daily 2-minute news update for St. Petersburg. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for St. Petersburg. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

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Your daily 2-minute news update for St. Petersburg. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for St. Petersburg. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

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Your daily 2-minute news update for St. Petersburg. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

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