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Homeless man sustains burns to half his body: Clearwater Fire

Confirmed case of measles at St. Petersburg Catholic High School: School officials
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater Fire & Rescue said a 34-year-old homeless man was hospitalized after sustaining burns to more than half his body.

Authorities said they found accelerant next to open flames in an area where homeless people congregate. Investigators are trying to determine how the incident occurred.

The victim was taken to Tampa General Hospital for treatment.

St. Pete council stalls plan for more residential parking in downtown neighborhoods

The St. Pete City Council has decided not to move forward with a plan to add more residential parking options in neighborhoods like Historic Kenwood.

St. Pete council rejects plan for more residential parking in neighborhoods