Violin Virtuoso, Maskless March, 'American Idol': Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• St. Pete Fire Rescue Gets Ready To Hire Firefighter/EMT Trainees
• 2 Suspects Arrested For Killing Man Who Walked Up To Car: Police
• Dunedin Residents To Rally Against Preemptive Energy Legislation

Mother Shot Dead While Sitting With 2 Children In Car: Police

Detectives are seeking information about a shooting that occurred Tuesday in St. Petersburg when a mother was killed while sitting in a car along with her two children.

Gaetz Says Allegations Of Sex With Teen Part Of Blackmail Scheme

Self-proclaimed conservative firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, is vigorously denying accusations he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, claiming the story was leaked to the New York Times to discredit him.

Florida Man Planning 'Million Maskless March', Mask Burning

A Florida man is calling for 1 million people to mark "one year of mask tyranny in Broward County" with a march in Fort Lauderdale. The Million Maskless March will be held April 10.

Lakewood Ranch Singer Among Top 24 On ‘American Idol’

Lakewood Ranch singer Alana Sherman has advanced to the Top 24 round in Season 20 of "American Idol." Sixty-eight singers were vying to move forward in the competition.

From Tech Geek To Electric Violinist, Dixon Loves St. Pete

A Michigan-based musician who has spent months performing in St. Petersburg did a 180-degree career change after he attended a life-changing festival.

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