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Daily editionTuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Good morning, St. Petersburg.

The 5AM St. Petersburg Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.

Culture

  1. The Manhattan Casino was re-dedicated Saturday when St. Petersburg unveiled its $4.8 million renovation of the historic two-story venue at 642 22nd Street S as a rentable event space.

    The remodeled site, once a lively music hall, will anchor further development in the Deuces neighborhood.

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  2. Three new theater productions debut this week with My Unspeakable Confessions performing today at Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Nocturne running from Thursday to Saturday at Off Central with post show talks, and Jane Austen in 89 Minutes opening Friday at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa.

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  3. Classical WSMR launches its new season today with live radio performances featuring Steinway Artist Svetosar Ivanov at its Tampa studio+ Ivanov will lead a free multimedia concert Sunday at USF Barness Recital Hall with additional events set for Nov. 6 and Nov. 9.

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Education

  1. Pinellas County schools face declining enrollment and may close several campuses and merge others to help save money, board member Laura Hine explained on 'Florida Matters Live & Local' yesterday.

    Decision details are still under review as officials weigh impacts on students and staff.

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Environment

  1. USF received an $8.5 million NOAA grant to expand its seafloor mapping project in Tampa Bay and beyond.

    Private boats will join the effort and AI will process incoming data to update navigation charts and monitor coastal changes.

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  2. Florida Storms explained Hurricane Milton's varied impacts, noting landfall near Siesta Key, a direct hit to Sarasota, and effects in Tampa Bay and Naples.

    Meteorologist Leslie Hudson stressed that forecast cones track the storm's center while winds extended 250 miles + revealed the full scale of risks.

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Sports

  1. The Rays will debut new road gray jerseys featuring ‘Tampa Bay’ on the front for the first time in nearly 20 years during Game 2 of a doubleheader Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

    The retro design — chosen by fans — honors the team’s heritage.

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