TAMPA, Fla. – A health advisory has been issued for Ben T. Davis Beach due to high bacteria levels. This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public and swimming is not recommended. Samples taken Tuesday were above threshold for enterococci bacteria. The…
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) announces that Rogers Park, located at 7244 Shoal Line Boulevard in Spring Hill, is currently under a swimming advisory due to high bacterial levels. The water will be re-tested on October 13, 2020…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – (Family Features) Daily life across the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in times of isolation, relationships – human or animal – are as important as ever before. According to a survey conducted by the Waltham Petcare Science…
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Ernest Gonzalez (68, Tampa) to 46-months in federal prison and Rosa Colon (30, Tampa) to 24-months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and dispense controlled substances for no legitimate medical purpose and not…
Read More Tampa Pill Mill Owners Sentenced To Prison For Illegal Distribution Of OpioidsHillsborough County, Fla. – The COVID-19 coronavirus public testing site at Raymond James Stadium will be temporarily closed on Saturday, Oct. 10. The closure is necessary because of a University of South Florida football game that is scheduled to be played at the stadium. The…
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) today voted to cancel all future Thursday BOCC Special Meetings that address emergency management issues related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. These discussions will now be an agenda item during the regular BOCC…
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LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix Pharmacy announced Monday, a new online service for customers who would like to get their flu shot. The new service allows customers to schedule a convenient time for their vaccination and sign consent forms prior to arrival, which reduces the amount…
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The seasonal flu vaccine is important protection for anyone older than six months of age, but this year it’s especially important to get it. Flu and COVID-19 symptoms can be similar, but only the flu has a safe, effective vaccine readily…
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U.S. NEWS – For months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has worked hand in hand with state, local, and private sector partners to implement a Whole-of-America approach to combating COVID-19. That work continues as DHS and its committed workforce are dedicated to ensuring our elections are secure during a pandemic environment. “Securing our elections remains top of mind for…
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U.S. News White House Press Secretary, Kayleigh McEnany tweeted out an update from President Trump’s physician Saturday evening. The updates says, “President Trump continues to do well, having made substantial progress since diagnosis. This evening he completed the second dose of Remdesivir without complication. He…
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