Pinellas County, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, is seeking volunteers to help clean up the Cross Bayou Canal and Joe’s Creek waterways on Saturday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and can participate on land, or from a canoeContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is hosting Quit Your Way sessions from Tobacco Free Florida. The group sessions are open to the public and presented by the Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center (GNAHEC) at no cost. Save up to 30% on kid friendly tours andContinue Reading
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida Pinellas County Chapter presents its 26th Annual Bill of Rights Dinner featuring a keynote address by Susan Hernan, National ACLU President, to honor Floridians fighting for freedom within the community. The dinner, which takes place on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 6:00–9:00pm at Banquet MastersContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is offering flu shots at no cost at its centers with immunization clinics. No appointment is necessary. Although the high-dose vaccine for seniors is in limited quantities, these locations have no-cost flu vaccines for adults and children: St. Petersburg – 205Continue Reading
January was a cold month for Florida’s wildlife and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says 35 manatees were killed because of cold weather Jan. 1 through Jan. 26. Overall, January 2018 was the deadliest for manatees in years, with 87 dying, the majority of which was from cold stress.Continue Reading
Health officials in Pinellas County say flu activity is higher this tear than last, prompting them to remind residents that there’s still time to receive your flu shot to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. Flu activity remains widespread and consistently increasing in Pinellas County as well asContinue Reading
While voters will take to the polls in Pinellas, Manatee and Polk counties to cast ballots for mayor and/or various referendums, the big race in the area is in St. Pete: Rick Kriseman, the mayor of St. Petersburg versus the former mayor Rick Baker taking back the office. The two candidates have raised $2.6 millionContinue Reading
In partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) will be offering flu shots at no cost to families at a hospital clinic. The clinic takes place from 10 AM to 8 PM on Wednesday, Nov 8 on the second floor of the hospital’sContinue Reading
St. Petersburg Mayor, Rick Kriseman has declared the Pinellas County community a sanctuary city in response to President Trump’s plans to crackdown on immigration. “While our county sheriff’s office is ultimately responsible for notifying the federal government about individuals who are here illegally, I have no hesitation in declaring St.Continue Reading
With the reports of five additional locally transmitted Zika virus infections in the state of Florida, including the first case in Pinellas County, US Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District, David Jolly had some things to say about calling on Congress to return to Washington, D.C. to pass a long-term Zika fundingContinue Reading
A non-travel related case of Zika virus has been reported in Pinellas County today, one of five new cases reported statewide (the other four were reported in the Wynwood area of Miami). This puts the number of locally acquired, or non-travel related cases in Florida to 42. The Florida Department of HealthContinue Reading
An active shooter training event is set for today to education the St. Petersburg community. The St. Petersburg Police and St. Petersburg Fire Rescue are partnering to help prepare citizens for the scenario which “you hope to never find yourself in.” St. Pete Police and Fire will host the seminar Thursday evening at theContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is offering no-cost hepatitis testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 in recognition of World Hepatitis Day. Screening, educational materials, counseling and rapid testing for hepatitis C are available at two locations: Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Ave. St. Petersburg: 205Continue Reading
The Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC), Florida’s leading advocate for electing pro-medicine candidates to office, today endorsed candidate Eric Lynn in his bid for Florida House District 68. Chris Pittman, M.D., President of Florida Medical Association’s PAC, stated, “The FMA PAC is proud to stand with Eric Lynn forContinue Reading
Six candidates running for office in Pinellas County have confirmed their participation in a candidate forum hosted by the Libertarian Party of Pinellas County. Three county races will be represented: one for county commission and two for county judge. The only Pinellas County Commissioner with opposition is the District 3 At-LargeContinue Reading
St. Petersburg Police have arrested and charged the man they say is responsible for a hit and run that killed Jeron Davis. Taurus Frederick surrendered to St. Petersburg Police Saturday morning and was officially charged in court on Sunday. Police reported that Frederick argued with Davis, 29, near 22nd Avenue and Martin Luther KingContinue Reading
The Libertarian Party of Pinellas County (LPPC) will hold a ‘Special Convention of the Libertarian Party of Pinellas County on Thursday, July 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Jungle Bill’s Tiki Grill at 2950 Gulf to Bay Blvd in Clearwater. U.S. Senate Libertarian candidate Paul Stanton will addressContinue Reading
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department says they are still investigating the car crash involving Ronald Barlett, who collided into a power pole Wednesday morning. Barlett, 54, was alone, driving in the 18300 Block of Gulf Boulevard when he collided with a wooded pole just after 4 a.m. in Indian Shores. Officers detailed theContinue Reading
Officials on Tuesday released 10 potential sites for a new major league baseball stadium. County Administrator Mark Woodard briefed Pinellas County commissioners as ten sites are being proposed for the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays. While county officials hope to keep the team on the Pinellas side of the bay,Continue Reading
The body of 80-year-old Edwin Barthold was found outside his Oldsmar home Saturday night. Deputies say a neighbor shot him six times and then turned the gun on himself. Deputies say there was a history of the two arguing. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office report that Steven Larson, 75, was found deadContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is offering no-cost hepatitis testing 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 in recognition of World Hepatitis Day. Screening, educational materials, counseling and rapid testing for hepatitis C are available at two locations: Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Ave. St. Petersburg: 205Continue Reading
