Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of September.
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Pinellas County superintendent Kevin Hendrick proposed closing six elementary schools and one combined school to save ($25 million) a year and cut nearly 5,000 unused seats amid falling enrollment.
Community meetings begin Monday and public comment is set in Largo on Sept. 22 with a vote expected on Oct. 13.
City preservation commissioners approved fiber-cement shingles for the Bayboro House, a historic Queen Anne landmark over Lassing Park, in place of failing vinyl siding.
The commission mandated the shingles be individually installed & match the original wood pattern to protect the building’s character and ease future upkeep.
USF came back from a 10-point gap to win 28-24 over Army on Saturday — Michael Van Buren Jr. threw a 38-yard TD pass on fourth down with 19 seconds left.
The Bulls will play Delaware State next week at Raymond James Stadium.
The Rays are expected to call up pitching prospect Brody Hopkins from Triple-A Durham as they add velocity ahead of an upcoming game at Tropicana Field against the Astros.
Hopkins impressed with a 102 mph fastball during a recent relief outing, but the club has not confirmed the move.
The Rays announced postseason tickets and packages will go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET at Tropicana Field.
Presale access starts Tuesday for season-ticket members — all tickets will be mobile-only so fans must download the MLB Ballpark app.
Bryan Baker earned his 40th save Saturday night at Tropicana Field in the Rays’ 3-2 win over the Astros, helping his team in their AL East chase — manager Kevin Cash praised his ability to close games despite recent fatigue.
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