The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a lower court to reconsider its earlier ruling that a World War II-era memorial cross in Pensacola must be removed. In Kondrat’yev v. City of Pensacola, a federal appeals court had ruled that the 78-year-old cross must come down, with two of the three judgesContinue Reading
Robert Sylvester Kelly, AKA “R. Kelly,” was arrested in Chicago Thursday night following an investigation by the joint Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Public Safety Task Force and special agents with HSI Chicago. A five-count superseding indictment was unsealed Friday in federalContinue Reading
Get your earholes ready for a mythical evening of songification with your favorite lifelong best friends. Join Rhett & Link as they take you on a musical adventure from past to present and beyond. Whether it’s classic tunes you love to love, or a few new ditties they just thoughtContinue Reading
Hillel Academy will offer bus service for students all over the Tampa Bay area, starting in the Fall semester of 2019. “We have heard from so many parents who want their children to attend our unique school, but transportation issues have prevented it. We are delighted to provide bus service,Continue Reading
U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich today sentenced Martin Steele (46, St. Petersburg) to seven years and five months in prison for his role in a telemarketing fraud scam. As part of his sentence, the court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $75,000, the proceeds of the wireContinue Reading
Bluewater Media, was named the winner of the Gold Stevie® Award in the Best Viral Video category in the 17th Annual American Business Awards®. Bluewater Media is a Clearwater, Florida-based converged advertising and marketing agency that utilizes digital and broadcast creative, media strategy and transactional e-commerce to introduce products to marketContinue Reading
St. Pete Block Party to Feature Live Band, Local Vendors, and Fun for All Ages This June the First Friday block party will kick off in downtown St. Pete with sponsorships by Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Malibu Rum, The City of St. Petersburg, and Q105. The event will take place onContinue Reading
Today, the Foundation for Florida’s Future released the 2019 Florida Education Report Card, which grades legislators on their efforts to improve student outcomes and access to a quality education in the Sunshine State. Two Lakeland lawmakers earned a spot on the report card’s Honor Roll, which recognizes the legislative champions whoContinue Reading
MEGACON™, the Southeast’s largest fan convention wrapped up the four-day convention May 16-19, 2019 at the Orange County Convention Center. The multi-genre convention welcomed more than 100,000 fans and included never-before-seen cast reunions alongside a star-studded celebrity lineup, endless programming and more. Fans witnessed special cast reunion panels like Back toContinue Reading
Take one student with measles and plunk him or her down in an area where measles vaccination rates have dropped 10 percent overall. What would happen? It’s a question Dr. Karen Liller, a USF COPH professor of community and family health, posed to Dr. Mark Roberts, a professor and chair at the University ofContinue Reading
June 6th is World Pest Day, a multinational event established to raise awareness among the public, government and media about the work that pest control professionals do on a daily basis to ensure public health and safety. McCall Service is joining the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in the worldwide celebration, recognizing the vital role pestContinue Reading
June is National Pet Preparedness Month. As we gear up for hurricane, wildfire and tornado seasons, and having witnessed an uptick in natural disasters over the past few years, there’s no better time to create awareness for this critical topic. During the panic of a natural disaster, people often forget essential itemsContinue Reading
Three-day music festival, presented by Funky Buddha Brewery, will bring more than 35 BMI songwriters to venues throughout Downtown St. Pete It’s an invitation to experience the stories behind the music that we love. This November, Cox Media Group and BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will partner to host the first-ever DowntownContinue Reading
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts honors Tampa Bay area high school theater students and programs in its Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase, June 2, in Ferguson Hall. This Tony Awards® inspired extravaganza celebrates artistic excellence in musical theater by featuring student talent and musical numbers representing theContinue Reading
By Liberty First Network The 2019 Florida Legislative session is now in the books, ending officially on May 4th. We are still waiting to see which bills will be signed or vetoed by Governor DeSantis. All in all, this session went smoothly, considering past wars between the Republican lead House,Continue Reading
For the first six months after Crenshaw Termite and Pest Control registered to be a GreenCare for Troops volunteer it was pretty quiet. The company was not matched with a military family but as is often the case with deployments that can change in a hurry. After the initial lull, Crenshaw is now matchedContinue Reading
Florida Cancer Specialists Physician Recognized for Her Expertise and Leadership Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is pleased to announce that FCS physician Dr. Faithlore Gardner has been appointed as a Session Chair for one of the Oral Abstract Sessions at the 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)Annual Meeting, which will be held inContinue Reading
Emergency situations, such as hurricanes, can significantly impact everyone’s safety, but they can be especially upsetting and confusing for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in any stage of the disease. Being prepared is crucial. There are steps and precautions caregivers can take to be as ready as possible.Continue Reading
Dermatologists urge the public to “practice safe sun” when outside this holiday weekend to reduce the risk of skin cancer An estimated 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, yet many Americans will put themselves at greater risk for skin cancer over the upcoming holiday weekend.Continue Reading
Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Louisville, Tulsa, Austin and Ft. Worth are among the stops planned for the fall continuation of the “Imagine Nation Tour.” Multi-platinum selling MercyMe will spearhead the run alongside fellow GRAMMY® nominee Crowder and GMA Dove nominee Micah Tyler. Recent radio favorites “Best News Ever,” “Grace Got You” and “Even If”Continue Reading
Sarasota County health officials have identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at Duval’s at 1435 Main Street Sarasota. The employee may have exposed patrons between April 26 through May 10, 2019. The epidemiological investigation determined the individual may have been infectious. If you frequented this restaurantContinue Reading
