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Daily editionThursday, October 22nd, 2026

Good morning, St. Petersburg.

The 5AM St. Petersburg Team

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

Culture

  1. Today, country singer Cassidy Paige performs at Cage Brewing in St. Petersburg (6:30–10 p.m.) with free pizza for kids; folk-rock artist Lily Holbrook, RAPTOBERFEST at Dunedin Brewery, Julie Black and Her Band at 3 Daughters Brewing, and Cuban vocalist Danae Franco in Sarasota add to a live music weekend.

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Government

  1. State Rep. Angie Nixon is campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat (challenging Sen. Ashley Moody) and drawing enthusiastic support while she honors the legacy of late local businessman Joe Redner.

    The event reflected a growing push for progressive change in the community.

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Health

  1. Pinellas County is teaming with Lee County to fight dengue fever by using low-flying helicopters to spray BTI in parts of St. Petersburg and Clearwater; officials will announce the aerial treatment schedule soon and urge residents to follow preventive measures + use EPA-approved repellents.

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  2. The Florida Academy of Family Physicians filed a petition with the Division of Administrative Hearings on Friday, alleging the Department of Health delayed proper rulemaking to remove four immunization requirements for school and daycare entry & is seeking an administrative hearing to review the delay.

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Sports

  1. Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda, signed in 2015 as a 17-year-old shortstop after a scouting misstep, has become a key contributor in the team’s quest for its first World Series title.

    He posted a .274 average this season — a testament to his resilience and growth.

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  2. Standing room only tickets for World Series Games 3 and 4 at Tropicana Field are listed at $800 plus fees today while secondary sellers offer higher-priced seating options, and tickets for a potential Game 5 on Oct. 28 promise to add excitement for fans returning to St. Petersburg.

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  3. In the first ABS World Series, Milwaukee and Tampa Bay are set to start game one tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. ET as both teams favor defensive challenges over hitting; hitters have only challenged four times while fielders have secured more calls (53% accuracy), highlighting a cautious approach.

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