Florida is a great place to take a family vacation. An escape with loved ones can be just the right getaway to relax together, enjoy the beauty of the beach, and maybe try something new. Some of the most enjoyable beach vacations with family involve lounging after a fun morningContinue Reading
Despite the many challenges of the current health care crisis, patients of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) report high satisfaction with the oncology provider’s response and efforts to provide care safely, and with little or no disruption. In a survey of over 3,000 patients, conducted earlier this month by anContinue Reading
Seminole County health officials issued a rabies alert for neighborhoods surrounding the Casselberry Golf Club Course. The alert is in response to a cat which tested positive for rabies in that area. Residents in the area bordered to the north by Holly Hills Drive to the south by Jasmine Road, toContinue Reading
Memorial Day — long considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. — is quickly approaching, and dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology are urging Americans to practice safe sun as they head outdoors, especially as shelter-in-place measures related to COVID-19 begin to lift. Skin cancer is theContinue Reading
In a follow-up on the arrest of The River at Tampa Bay Church pastor, Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne, Friday it was announced that the criminal misdemeanor charges have been dropped. The Notice of Termination states, in part: “Having reviewed the charge(s) contained in the Criminal Report Affidavit and/or Notice to Appear, theContinue Reading
Pittsburg, CA company, Ramar Foods, announced the recall of 14 ounce packages of Peekaboo branded Mint Chocolate Chip with Hidden Spinach Ice Cream product out of an abundance of caution because of the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered after internal routine testing by RamarContinue Reading
State of Florida health officials reported 928 new positive COVID-19 cases (902 Florida residents and 26 non-Florida residents) and forty-two deaths related to COVID-19, according to the latest Department of Health (DOH) update. This brings the state totals to 44,138 Florida cases with 1,917 deaths related to COVID-19. On Thursday,Continue Reading
As COVID-19 creates a new normal throughout the United States, a Florida animal shelter puts a new spin on fundraising to keep their doors open, operations alive, and save animals’ lives in the process. Located in the panhandle of Florida, Alaqua Animal Refuge is a private, non-profit (501c3) animal shelterContinue Reading
CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) will reopen the Tampa Center location with limited career services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, effective Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The Tampa Center is located at 9215 North Florida Ave, Suite 101, Tampa, FL 33612. The Phase I reopening of the Tampa Center is Continue Reading
Publix Pharmacy and ScriptDrop are collaborating to offer home delivery of prescriptions within a 5-mile radius of each in-store Publix Pharmacy for a $5 delivery fee. There are no limits on the number of prescriptions ordered for delivery; however, age-restricted products, controlled substances and prescriptions needing refrigeration are excluded. PrescriptionContinue Reading
For the fifth consecutive year, Moffitt Cancer Center has been recognized on DiversityInc’s Top Hospitals & Health Systems List. The organization released its rankings on May 5 and placed Moffitt at No. 5. Moffitt is the only cancer center — and the only health care organization in Florida — to make the list.Continue Reading
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has launched a COVID-19 Patient Support program giving $250 to any blood cancer patients that needed it. To date, the organization has given over $2.9 million dollars to just over 11,000 patients. One of the local chapter’s largest fundraiser, the Central Florida Light The Night eventContinue Reading
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s new daily COVID-19 Tracker shows that Hillsborough County and Pinellas County are moving in the right direction when it comes to meeting important White House Guidelines for Opening Up America Again. This free COVID-19 Tracker is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on www.TheFloridaScorecard.org and provides county-by-county dailyContinue Reading
Sun Works Plastics has switched from serving clients such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Macy’s to delivering plastic protection shields and sneeze guards to doctor and veterinarian offices. “Some of our customer base is Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Macy’s Tiffany & Company,” said Brian Myregaard, President &Continue Reading
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is urging farmers to participate in a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) study on the pandemic’s impact on agriculture and aquaculture businesses. The study will help inform government decisions on disaster relief and recovery. “This unprecedented pandemic is taking a tollContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) now reports 40,001 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1715 deaths through today. On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-114 to extend Florida’s state of emergency for 60 days. In addition, following consultation with Mayor Dave Kerner and local officials, the Governor has permittedContinue Reading
The American Royal is pleased to announce the Barbecue Hall of Fame® 2020 Top 9 Semi-finalists from this year’s nominees. William (Bill) Arnold, Washington, MO Joe Don Davidson, Stillwater & Broken Arrow, OK Aaron Franklin, Austin, TX Meathead Goldwyn, Chicago, IL John Markus, London, OH (past) & Manhattan, NY (present)Continue Reading
As our state, county and city begin initial phases of reopening, ZooTampa at Lowry Park received approval to move forward with a detailed modified operations plan highlighting new guidelines and protocols designed to help ensure public safety while also restoring the community benefits of sensibly reopening businesses and outdoor spaces.Continue Reading
The Florida Aquarium announced this week that it will reopen to the public on Friday, May 15th. The Aquarium will operate with strict limits on attendance and programming and is implementing new standard operating procedures and enhanced health and safety measures to safeguard guests, staff, and animals. “After nearly eightContinue Reading
The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), chaired by Matt Schlapp and host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), has just released its 49th Edition of its annual Ratings of Congress. The ratings are designed to reflect how well lawmakers adhere to conservative principles. In the 2019 session, five members ofContinue Reading
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) offers an advanced radiation therapy option for several types of cancers, which can lead to faster and shorter rounds of radiation therapy for patients. Hypofractionated radiation is a treatment technique where the total dose of radiation is delivered in fewer treatment sessions and resultsContinue Reading
