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Top Headlines: Walmart to Midtown, St. Pete Budget Approved
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1. Walmart to Replace Closed Midtown Sweetbay
Seven months after the Midtown Sweetbay closed its doors, Mayor Bill Foster and city officials confirmed the worst kept secret in St. Petersburg, Walmart will be taking its place.2. Police: Officer Shoots Man Charging with an Ax
A St. Petersburg man is dead after he was shot by police for running at an officer while holding an ax, according to St. Petersburg Police PIO Mike Puetz.3. St. Pete 2014 Budget, Millage Rate Approved
With an additional $300,000 pulled from reserves, the St. Petersburg 2014 budget and millage rate are set.4. St. Pete Brasserie to Close
Sad news for St. Petersburg food lovers, St. Pete Brasserie announced on Facebook Wednesday that it would close its doors for good Saturday.5. Yum! Red Robin Set to Open in St. Pete
Red Robin, the national gourmet burger chain, will be opening in St. Petersburg Monday, Oct. 7 inside the Tyrone Square Mall.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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