Good morning, St. Petersburg.

The Atlantic season has produced eight named storms in 2026 but no hurricanes (the result of a strong El Niño), a record quiet pause.

Tropical development is now shifting toward the Caribbean and Gulf, so Florida residents must stay alert as the season continues until Nov. 30.

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Real estate sales on Pinellas beaches from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2 included transactions on St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island + Madeira Beach.

Buyers and new residents are advised to visit city hall for essential details on local services like trash and recycling.

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The Yankees and Rays will face off in ALDS Game 2 Monday, 8 p.m. at Tropicana Field — with TBS, truTV, HBO Max, and UniMas providing coverage.

Yankees’ starter Cam Schlittler and Rays’ Freddy Peralta, who has excelled at Tropicana, will lead their teams in a key postseason matchup.

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The Rays finalized their ALDS roster yesterday with 14 position players and 12 pitchers as they prepared to face the Yankees on Saturday night.

Manager Kevin Cash opted for a balanced lineup — he did not add a third catcher — using all five starters.

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Jonathan Aranda hit his first postseason hit (a 417-ft solo homer) that gave the Rays a 1-0 victory over the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS at Tropicana Field; his swing off Gerrit Cole's 85.2 mph changeup energized an excited home crowd.

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