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Final Budget Hearing Thursday Night

Here are five things you need to know today, St. Pete

Final Budget Hearing: Thursday night city council will vote on St. Petersburg's fiscal year 2014 budget and millage rate at the second and final public hearing on the budget. The hearing begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Thursday will be the last time you get to comment to council about the budget for its adopted. 

Free Cinnamon Buns: 
IKEA Tampa is combining National Coffee Day and National Cinnamon Bun Day together to create something sweeter. Rather than mark the days individually, the store plans a big celebration that lasts for several days. Just stop by between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4 and buy a coffee and you’ll get a free cinnamon bun. Check out the store’s website for more details.

1 Thing the President is Afraid Of: Barack Obama might be the president of one of the world’s most powerful countries, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have his fears. One of this biggest: Michelle Obama. During a recent gathering, Barack was caught on camera joking with a U.N. official that he hadn’t smoked in years because, “I’m scared of my wife,” according to the Huffington Post.

New iPhones Break a Record: Apple estimates it sold 9 million iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C models during their debut weekend. That tops the 5 million sold during the iPhone 5’s release. What do you think about the iPhone hoopla? Tell us by commenting below!

Wet Weather Continues: The National Weather Service says we have to wait a little longer for a break from the rain. There’s about a 70 percent chance for storms today, Sept. 25.

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