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April 16th 2020, After much debate, the Face Mask requirement in Hillsborough County was shot down by a vote of 2-6. Commissioner Snively, Mayor Lott, Commissioner Murman, Mayor Ross, and Sheriff Chad Chronister, and Commissioner Miller all voting no on the face mask requirement in…
Read More Hillsborough Emergency Policy Group Meeting Update- Face Masks Requirement- Shot Down
TAMPA, FL – April 14, 2020 Tampa-Bay based “Health and Psychiatry” announced today they are bridging the physical divide between underserved patients and mental health services with the launch of three new telepsychiatry offices across Florida. Seeing an ever-increasing need for compassionate mental health care…
Read More “Health and Psychiatry” Adds Offices Across Florida
April 9, 2020 TAMPA, Fla. Health and Psychiatry , announced the expansion of their Florida-based practice to include drive-in telepsychiatry at their Tampa Bay headquarters. “Wide-spread isolation, caring for sick loved ones, even an unexpected job loss can trigger overwhelming anxiety and depression in the wake of COVID-19,”…
Read More Health and Psychiatry Launches First-Ever Drive-in Mental Health Clinic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday afternoon to curb the rate of infection in his state during the global coronavirus pandemic. The order will go into effect at midnight Thursday and last for at least 30 days. “It makes sense to make this move now,” the governor said…
Read More Governor DeSantis issues statewide stay-at-home order to curb coronavirus
By: Brian Burns City leaders have made the call, shutdown the beaches in Clearwater and call it a day for Spring Breakers. Thousands of beachgoers and spring breakers, were still flocking to the white sand of Clearwater Beach as of yesterday. Images surfaced all over…
Read More Florida’s Wave Of Coronavirus Is Shutting Down Florida Beaches
By: Homeoanimal.com Have you ever wondered if you’re feeding your dog or cat the best food possible? You’re certainly not alone! There’s no one-size-fits-all diet that works for every animal and there are so many feeding options out there, it’s easy to get confused. That’s…
Read More A Lot Goes Into Your Pet’s Food Bowl — Here’s How To Make The Big Decision
Gasparilla Parades 2020 Information One of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1905. Over 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Gasparilla Pirate Fest tomorrow January 25,…
Read More Heading To Gasparilla? Here Is Everything You Need To Know
By Yvette C. Hammett What started as an idea to give something back to the community has turned into a 24,000-member produce co-op that also provides for the needy and brings long-time neighbors face-to-face, sometimes for the first time. Cassie Adams, who lives in Ruskin’s…
Read More Produce Co-op Turns from Community Effort to Regional Hit
By Geoff Fox SUN CITY CENTER – The lobby at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce was bustling with activity. One local businessman was speaking with Kristy Mahoney, the chamber’s member liaison, while another spoke with executive director Lynne Conlan. Other members were talking…
Read More Age is just a number to community volunteer Dee Williams
By PAUL CATALA When Hurricane Donna smacked into southwest Florida in September 1960, meteorologists from the National Weather Service were monitoring as sustained winds of over 100 mph and 5 to 10 inches of rain ravaged the state. In late August and early September 1985,…
Read More From Ruskin, National Weather Service keeps eyes on the skies in Tampa Bay area