Sociology classes pulled; restaurant tap water restrictions; BTS meetups

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Monday, Apr 20, 2026

 
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Good Monday morning. Tampa Bay will be partly cloudy with a high of 86.

In today’s edition, read about Florida colleges pulling sociology from general education offerings; local restaurants not offering tap water; and the 2024 hurricane season packing a punch against St. Petersburg’s trees. 

[LUIS SANTANA | Times]

She was murdered 24 years ago. Her sons still seek answers

Patricia Gertsch Hodges was found stabbed to death in her apartment on April 18, 2002 by a neighbor who she often drank coffee with in the mornings. 

As the investigation has changed hands over the years, Hodges’ family has been left to wonder if her killer will ever be brought to justice. 

Could public awareness lead to a tip that cracks the case?

 
 

AROUND THE BAY

Calculating loss: Storm surge and powerful winds led to downed trees in St. Pete. Just how much tree canopy did the city lose?

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