Sheriff Chad Chronister is pleased to announce that, once again, crime rates are down in Hillsborough County, despite the population increasing. As the population rose in Hillsborough County from 964,883 to 985,681 between 2018 to 2019, there were 1,260 fewer crimes in 2019. “In the last 13 years, I’m veryContinue Reading
Last week, State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees provided members of the Senate Health Policy Committee with an update on the latest available information regarding COVID-19 along with an overview of the extensive preparedness efforts currently being led by the Florida Department of Health’s (Department) fully-integrated public health system. InContinue Reading
Check-in for the sold-out event starts at 7:30 a.m. with business networking – continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. followed by the event kickoff at 8:30 a.m. The afternoon session starts at 11:45 a.m. Nearly 300 people are expected to attend. The event is expected to be completed by 2 p.m. This year’sContinue Reading
Public computers are available for St. Pete residents to complete the 2020 Census at the following City of St. Petersburg sites: St. Petersburg Main Library (3745 9th Ave. N.) James W. Johnson Library (1059 18th Ave. S.) North Community Library (861 70th Ave. N.) South Community Library (2300 Roy Hanna Dr. S.) Mirror LakeContinue Reading
Donate blood or platelets at select OneBlood Donor Centers March 18-21. All lifesaving donors enjoy a FREE Ticket to the 2020 Bay Area Renaissance Festival and a limited-edition T-shirt, plus a wellness check-up of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including a cholesterol screening. Generally healthy people age 16Continue Reading
The Spring Swing® Sun Safety Tour is a partnership between Moffitt and the Tampa Bay Rays offering free skin cancer screenings at specified baseball spring training venues throughout Florida. Screeners look for early signs of skin cancer and promote sun safety with help from Moffitt’s Mole Patrol® team. Free giveaways include Blue Lizard sunscreen,Continue Reading
Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week. Florida drivers went from paying an average price of $2.33 per gallon on Monday, to $2.42/g Wednesday. Although that was the highest daily average in two weeks, prices at the pump remain well below the highest price soContinue Reading
Liberty Counsel has filed a brief in the Court of Appeals responding to the city of Tampa’s counseling ban ordinance that a federal judge struck down. The lower court invalidated Tampa’s ordinance that prohibited licensed counselors from providing voluntary talk therapy to minors seeking help to reduce or eliminate theirContinue Reading
23-year-old Palm Harbor man, Cody Robert Schoh was sentenced to 7 years and 11 months in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography. According to court documents, the FBI began an investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that someone at Schoh’sContinue Reading
For the 23rd consecutive year, Publix has been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, ranking No. 39. We are one of only 8 companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998. For the 2nd consecutive year, Publix has been recognized as one of Fortune’s BestContinue Reading
Amanda Makki received yet another major honor this week, being named as a Young Gun Contender by NRCC and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. This further sets her apart as the clear Republican frontrunner and the only candidate capable of unseating Charlie Crist in November. Makki was previously listed toContinue Reading
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the unveiling of the “Salute Our Soldiers” Military Loan Program (SOS) that will be offered to veterans and active duty military personnel throughout the state. The announcement was made following a roundtable to discuss ongoing issues and initiatives that involve Florida’s military and veteran population.Continue Reading
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) will expand access to comprehensive cancer treatment and opportunities for patients to participate in cutting-edge cancer research with the opening of its FCS Cancer Center and Sarah Cannon Research Institute Drug Development Unit in Lake Mary later this month. The newly constructed 25,000 square-footContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported an additional 34 hepatitis A outbreak cases last week, bringing the total for the year to 239. From January 1, 2018 through February 15, 2020, 4,184 hepatitis A cases were reported. While Polk County in the Tampa Bay area continues to report someContinue Reading
It is that time of the year when Fury will compete with Wilder in a rematch event. Well, the boxing fans are going crazy all out for the event whereas the players are preparing themselves for the big stage. For the people who like to watch matches at the venue,Continue Reading
Notching its ninth 30-plus win season in its 150-year history, the Boston College Eagles will take on the Northern Illinois University Huskies in a battle of top NCAA Division I teams at historic Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven to kick off the 2020 RussMatt Central Florida Baseball InvitationalContinue Reading
In a follow-up report from Lithia, Florida, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) say they identified and arrested the student responsible for making a false claim about a gun on campus at Barrington Middle School on Tuesday, February 12. The individual, a 15-year-old student at Barrington Middle, is facing charges ofContinue Reading
City of Tampa officials remind the public to expect traffic to be heavier than normal from Saturday, Feb. 15 through Monday, Feb. 17 around the Tampa Convention Center due to the Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff Classic. Drivers and pedestrians alike are advised to allow for extra travel time and travel throughContinue Reading
This week, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced the allocation of $6.6 million from the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Grant to 14 Counties to assist local communities in the fight against all-drug overdose and opioid abuse. The Department’s receipt of the $58.8 million OD2A grant was first announced on OctoberContinue Reading
This week, former St. Petersburg police officer, 34-year-old Matthew Enhoffer pleaded guilty to distribution and possession of child pornography. According to court documents, agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an individual had distributed child pornography on aContinue Reading
iHeartMedia Tampa’s 95.7 The Beat, Tampa Bay’s No. 1 station for Hip Hop, R&B, and Throwbacks, announced this week its inaugural Sista Strut Breast Cancer walk that aims to bring awareness to the importance of breast cancer screenings in the African American community. The charity walk will take place Saturday, March 21 at 10Continue Reading
