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Daily editionTuesday, October 20th, 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 20th of October.

Culture

  1. 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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  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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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  2. 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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