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Top Headlines: Young to Retire, Downtown Condo Development Approved

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1. Report: Rep. C.W. Bill Young to Retire

U.S. Rep. Bill Young told the Tampa Bay Times Wednesday that he is going to retire when his term ends in 2014.

2. Police Identify Suspect in Deadly Gas Station Shooting

St. Petersburg Police have issued a warrant for first-degree muder for 20-year-old Damon Danterius Ford.

3. Downtown Condo Development Approved

"Rowland Place' will be a six-story, 17-unit building located on the southside of 4th Avenue Northeast in between 1st Street North and Beach Drive Northeast.

4. Kriseman Gets Another Endorsement for Mayor

Mayoral candidate Rick Kriseman has picked up endorsements from Democracy for America, former Gov. Charlie Crist and council member Wengay Newton.

5. St. Pete Walmart Hiring Center Set to Open

Officials with the world’s largest retailer look to fill 95 full and part-time jobs for the Midtown Walmart.


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