Daily editionTuesday, October 20th, 2026
Good morning, St. Petersburg.
The 5AM St. Petersburg Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Culture
Gulfport residents attended an event on Oct. 16 where local leaders and history experts opened a turn-of-the-century time capsule — showcasing memorabilia and a tribute to historian Frances Purdy.
The gathering launched TimeWeaving celebrations that will conclude on New Year's Eve with a new capsule sealed for 2050.
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Relics & Lore: A Radley Experience is an immersive, PG-13 Victorian Gothic art installation by local artist Cody Meacham available now through Nov. 2 at FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg — it offers themed rooms during weekday noon to 8 p.m. and weekend 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. hours.
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Health
St. Petersburg resident Maurice Kurtz, 73, woke up with a 101-degree fever and severe aches on Sept. 19 and sought a dengue test after flu and COVID tests were negative; his infection was confirmed and health officials increased mosquito control to curb rising cases.
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Sports
Yandy Díaz hit a key two-run home run in the eighth inning during Monday’s ALCS clincher, giving the Rays the win—teammates celebrated as the hit lifted postseason hopes.
The ball traveled 416 feet, adding a memorable moment for local fans in St. Petersburg.
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Game 1 of the World Series between the Brewers and Rays is set for Friday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX — a pivotal postseason opener at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Key starters Drew Rasmussen and Jacob Misiorowski will lead their teams.
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