In a follow-up on the COVID-19 variant virus situation in the US and in Florida, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in an update Monday the number of B.1.1.7 Lineage Cases in the United States has more than doubled to 293 cases in one week. Florida hasContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of a Tampa couple who admitted to locking a young boy in a closet for hours at a time. On January 24, 2021, at 5:53 a.m., deputies were called to a Tampa home for reports of a missing child. Once atContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of a New York City teacher who traveled to Tampa to have sexual intercourse with a minor he met online. On Saturday, January 23, 2021, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Zeshaan Naqvi, 31, picked the victim up at their Tampa residence andContinue Reading
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced today the arrest of 35-year-old Largo man, Steven Homol, for Sexual Battery on a minor. Detectives learned of the investigation in July 2020, after a female victim reported she had been sexually battered on multiple occasions by Homol. The victim stated the abuseContinue Reading
The Lakeland City Commission voted unanimously (7-0) this week on a resolution that adopted COVID-19 safety measures. Within the resolution language, the City Commission recommends and urges in the strongest possible terms that all citizens, businesses and organizations within the City of Lakeland observe the following safety measures to reduceContinue Reading
A 4-year-old quarter horse from a private facility in Volusia County has been confirmed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The unvaccinated horse showed symptoms of inability to stand, incoordination and weakness of hind limbs earlier this month and was euthanized. This is the first confirmed case of EEE in FloridaContinue Reading
Ninety-one Florida state lawmakers have been invited to the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) to receive awards for conservative voting records. The annual conference is the largest, most influential gathering of conservatives in the world and, for the first time in its history, will take place outside of the DCContinue Reading
Seminole City Center, the premier shopping and entertainment destination in Pinellas County, FL, is excited to officially welcome back Earth Fare! The grocery store that specializes in organic and health food is returning to the shopping center located at 11201 Park Blvd N in Seminole, FL. A grand re-opening celebrationContinue Reading
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said today “Florida remains steadfast in our commitment to putting Seniors First and the numbers speak for themselves.” Florida is first in the nation in the vaccination of seniors 65+ based on publicly available data from other states–the first state in the nation to vaccinate more thanContinue Reading
An innovative procedure proven to minimize potential side effects for prostate cancer patients who receive radiation therapy is now offered exclusively in Ocala and The Villages by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) radiation oncologists Dr. Sachin Kamath and Dr. Luis Carrascosa. The pre-treatment option, known as SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel, is the first and only FDA-clearedContinue Reading
Florida officials announced that nearly 350,000 seniors have been vaccinated to date, more than any other state in the nation that’s reporting updates. The state continues to prioritize vaccine access to seniors age 65 and older – a strategy that initially went above and beyond recommended guidelines issued by theContinue Reading
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) welcomes Board-certified gynecologic oncologist Jessica Stine, MD. She is caring for patients at the FCS New Port Richey location at 8763 River Crossing Blvd., New Port Richey, FL and in Wesley Chapel at 2391 Oak Myrtle Lane, Wesley Chapel, FL. After earning her medical degree from theContinue Reading
Citing the damage caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Figgers Communication today announced a new partnership to support children and families in Gadsden County. The company has partnered with Gadsden County officials to increase internet access and connectivity by providing free services to 45,000 people in the county. The program willContinue Reading
About a week ago, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported the first UK COVID-19 variant in Martin County, making it the third state to confirm a case. Now after a week has past, that number has risen to 22. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported todayContinue Reading
With the disturbing chaos going on at the US Capitol today, many attribute to outgoing President Trump, several Tampa Bay area politicians responded. Representative Kathy Castor, serving her seventh term representing Florida’s 14th Congressional district, which includes Tampa and parts of Hillsborough County, said via social media: “It’s entirely outrageousContinue Reading
On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Florida Department of Health (FDOH) have partnered with Publix Supermarkets to establish COVID-19 vaccination sites. Governor DeSantis made this announcement at the first Publix vaccination site in Ocala. Through a partnership with FDEM and FDOH, Publix isContinue Reading
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four new actions the state is taking to continue its proactive approach to increase vaccinations and reaffirmed his commitment of putting Florida’s Seniors first. The Governor made the announcement during visits to Orlando Health in Seminole County and Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. 1) ExpandingContinue Reading
While the COVID-19 pandemic remains the focus of media, politicians and the public, the hepatitis A outbreak in Florida never really went away. The Florida Department of Health has reported an additional 990 hepatitis A outbreak cases through December 19. While high, much less than 3405 cases seen in 2019.Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) say that through December 30, 211,165 total people have received the first vaccine dose. The breakdown by age is as follows: 16-24 years 6,047, 25-34 years 32,367, 35-44 years 38,525, 45-54 years 41,251, 55-64 years 42,557, 65-74 years 28,338, 75-84 years 13,266 and 85+ years 8,814 Dade County (26,150) and BrowardContinue Reading
Florida Department of Health officials announced that more 12,300 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to date and people who are 65 years old or older are on deck next week. Officials say the county’s 68 Skilled Nursing Facilities were reached within five days of the arrival of the PfizerContinue Reading
Hillsborough County, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County, will begin vaccinating residents age 65 and older on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Hillsborough has allocated an initial 4,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed to front line health care workers and the vulnerable population ofContinue Reading
