Michelle Radicioni of Clearwater protests for abortion rights while dressed like a handmaid from "The Handmaid's Tale" novel by Margaret Atwood and related television series at Williams Park on April 19 in St. Petersburg. Michelle Radicioni of Clearwater protests for abortion rights while dressed like a handmaid from “The Handmaid’s Tale” novel by Margaret Atwood and related television series at Williams Park on April 19 in St. Petersburg. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Fire crews battle a structure fire at a CVS located in the Dolphin Village shopping center on St. Pete Beach May 13.Fire crews battle a structure fire at a CVS located in the Dolphin Village shopping center on St. Pete Beach May 13. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons walks out of the locker room where hockey gear was packed up following the Lightning's elimination in five games against the Florida Panthers during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 2 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons walks out of the locker room where hockey gear was packed up following the Lightning’s elimination in five games against the Florida Panthers during the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 2 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]A view from inside Tropicana Field of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, which blew the roof off, during a city-led tour inside the Trop on April 2 in St. Petersburg.A view from inside Tropicana Field of the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, which blew the roof off, during a city-led tour inside the Trop on April 2 in St. Petersburg. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Jojo, left, and mom Kalin Stokes are in their apartment at the Innovare after walking home from his school together on Feb. 3 in St. Petersburg.Jojo, left, and mom Kalin Stokes are in their apartment at the Innovare after walking home from his school together on Feb. 3 in St. Petersburg. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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A baby manatee experiencing cold stress is placed on a stretcher during a rescue by wildlife officials from Bayboro Harbor at the USF St. Petersburg campus on Jan. 22.A baby manatee experiencing cold stress is placed on a stretcher during a rescue by wildlife officials from Bayboro Harbor at the USF St. Petersburg campus on Jan. 22. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]The Tampa Bay Lightning's Luke Glendening smiles at daughter Riggsy while she watches warmups through the glass before a game against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 30 in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Luke Glendening smiles at daughter Riggsy while she watches warmups through the glass before a game against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan. 30 in Tampa.
[ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Sienna Yeager is all smiles as she looks out of the window with her nurse navigator, Natalie Jackson, after a check-up with the doctor at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital pediatric cardiology clinic on May 6 in Tampa. Sienna Yeager is all smiles as she looks out of the window with her nurse navigator, Natalie Jackson, after a check-up with the doctor at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital pediatric cardiology clinic on May 6 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Amalie Arena (which became Benchmark International Arena later in the year), where the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning play their home games, is all decked out for college hoops for the Women's Final Four.Amalie Arena (which became Benchmark International Arena later in the year), where the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning play their home games, is all decked out for college hoops for the Women’s Final Four. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas, left, and Philadelphia Flyers left wing Nicolas Deslauriers exchange blows during a Nov. 24 game in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning center Curtis Douglas, left, and Philadelphia Flyers left wing Nicolas Deslauriers exchange blows during a Nov. 24 game in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stands in the tunnel as he prepares to lead his team onto the ice for warmups before a game versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 24 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stands in the tunnel as he prepares to lead his team onto the ice for warmups before a game versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 24 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Ashley Morrow, who uses her allotted three minutes of public comment during city council meetings to share Black history, stands outside City Hall in Tampa on Nov. 24.Ashley Morrow, who uses her allotted three minutes of public comment during city council meetings to share Black history, stands outside City Hall in Tampa on Nov. 24. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) checks New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5), jarring the puck loose as the play ends with a Lightning goal scored by Nikita Kucherov (not seen) on Nov. 18 in Tampa.Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) checks New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5), jarring the puck loose as the play ends with a Lightning goal scored by Nikita Kucherov (not seen) on Nov. 18 in Tampa. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Samantha Tanguay, a coral biologist, pulls a tray of stag horn corals to move them into a cooler for transport at The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation and Research Center on Nov. 6, in Apollo Beach. Hundreds of corals were transferred to the Florida Keys where biologists will join efforts to plant coral and restore Florida reefs. Samantha Tanguay, a coral biologist, pulls a tray of stag horn corals to move them into a cooler for transport at The Florida Aquarium’s Coral Conservation and Research Center on Nov. 6, in Apollo Beach. Hundreds of corals were transferred to the Florida Keys where biologists will join efforts to plant coral and restore Florida reefs. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Workers continue to install panels on the roof at Tropicana Field on Nov. 5 in St. Petersburg. The Tampa Bay Rays expect to be back under the dome for the 2026 MLB season.Workers continue to install panels on the roof at Tropicana Field on Nov. 5 in St. Petersburg. The Tampa Bay Rays expect to be back under the dome for the 2026 MLB season. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Rich Wilber Jr., left, stands with his father Rich Sr. and waves to family and friends gathered for his retirement party after his last shift ends at McDonald's on 34th Street S., where he worked for 30 years, on Oct. 29 in St. Petersburg. Wilber Jr., who has Down syndrome, has worked and lived independently, playing sports and watching Rays games in his spare time. Rich Wilber Jr., left, stands with his father Rich Sr. and waves to family and friends gathered for his retirement party after his last shift ends at McDonald’s on 34th Street S., where he worked for 30 years, on Oct. 29 in St. Petersburg. Wilber Jr., who has Down syndrome, has worked and lived independently, playing sports and watching Rays games in his spare time. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Stephanie Parr smiles while taking about her artwork as she finishes glazing a ceramic Christmas ornament at Creative Clay on Oct. 29 in St. Petersburg. Stephanie Parr smiles while taking about her artwork as she finishes glazing a ceramic Christmas ornament at Creative Clay on Oct. 29 in St. Petersburg. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Ameija Lloyd poses for photos at Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees, a popular fall spot for pumpkins and photos, on Oct. 27 in St. Petersburg.Ameija Lloyd poses for photos at Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees, a popular fall spot for pumpkins and photos, on Oct. 27 in St. Petersburg. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Pam Breen, a nurse volunteering with ICARE, examines Alexa Kelly during her physical at ICARE St. Pete on Aug. 12 in St. Petersburg. Pam Breen, a nurse volunteering with ICARE, examines Alexa Kelly during her physical at ICARE St. Pete on Aug. 12 in St. Petersburg. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]The Rainbow Progress Pride crosswalk mural at the intersection of 25th Street and Central Avenue on July 31 in St. Petersburg before state and federal transportation authorities removed it, citing safety issues. Other street murals throughout the state also were removed. The Rainbow Progress Pride crosswalk mural at the intersection of 25th Street and Central Avenue on July 31 in St. Petersburg before state and federal transportation authorities removed it, citing safety issues. Other street murals throughout the state also were removed. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]

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Anjie Mullen is emotional during the Lakewood High School commencement ceremony at BayCare Sound on May 28 in Clearwater. Mullen’s grandson, Jason Laurence, was one of the students graduating.Anjie Mullen is emotional during the Lakewood High School commencement ceremony at BayCare Sound on May 28 in Clearwater. Mullen’s grandson, Jason Laurence, was one of the students graduating. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Naomi Haverland works on her mural, part of the exhibition “Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí" at the Dalí Museum on May 21 in St. Petersburg. Naomi Haverland works on her mural, part of the exhibition “Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí” at the Dalí Museum on May 21 in St. Petersburg. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]