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ST. PETERSBURG - Torry Nelson is running for mayor and believes he has innovative ideas for leading the city. In spite of having a criminal record, including domestic violence, he feels he’s the right person for the job. Nelson, who has run a homeless shelter for over a decade, said he'd want 'to double down […]

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