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The University of West Florida is in line to receive $500,000 from the federal government to bolster on-campus childcare programs. The money for the Pensacola-based university is part of more than $13 million in grants going to 34 higher-education institutions, according to an announcement this…
Read More University Of West Florida Gets Child Care Boost
Auto-repair shops in Florida would have to request written crash reports or fill out forms before fixing vehicles damaged in accidents or collisions, under a bill filed this week for the 2024 legislative session. The bill (SB 194), filed by Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, is…
Read More Death Of 13-Year-Old Girl In Florida Prompts Legislative Changes On Collison Repairs
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Treasure Island and Pinellas County officials are asking for the public’s help in protecting the major multi-million-dollar sand dune restoration on Sunset Beach by STAYING OFF the newly created dunes. Sunset Beach remains closed, but some people continue to defy the…
Read More Sunset Beach Remains Closed; City And County Officials Ask People To Stay Off The Dunes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is pleased to announce that, effective November 1, 2023, all persons living in St. Petersburg who are enrolled in the Transportation Disadvantaged fare reduction program through the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will now have the…
Read More St. Petersburg City Council Approves Free Public Transit For Low-Income Riders
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla.- Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is on a natural gas leak scene at the corner of Pauls Drive and Brandon Boulevard. Officials say there have been no injuries, and no evacuations have been ordered. All eastbound traffic on Brandon Boulevard is being redirected…
Read More Gas Leak On Brandon Boulevard Snarls Traffic Friday
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Police is assisting with the investigation of a house fire at 6562 Pasadena Avenue North, on October 11th, where a man was found deceased. Detectives would like to speak to a man seen leaving the immediate area between 12:20…
Read More St. Pete Police Searching For Man Leaving Scene Of Deadly House Fire
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Two October events at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (PRC) provide options for adopting and caring for pets. A special adoption event on Saturday, Oct. 14, will allow pet seekers to meet organizations and rescue groups that assist the PRC…
Read More Hillsborough County October Events For Adopting And Caring For Pets
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Don’t be the dealer! Clear out your old, unneeded, or unused medications! Pasco Sheriff’s Office will host DEA Prescription Take Back events in two locations on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please note: no sharps or liquids…
Read More Pasco County DEA Take Back Day: Saturday, October 28
Estimated insured losses and claims from Hurricane Idalia continue to steadily increase. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation on Thursday released data showing estimated insured losses of $259.26 million, up from $244.6 million a week earlier. The new data also showed that 23,423 claims had…
Read More Hurricane Idalia Losses Top $259 Million In Florida
The Florida Police Benevolent Association on Thursday launched an appeal after an administrative law judge last week upheld the way the state is carrying out a new law that placed additional restrictions on unions representing government employees. The PBA filed a notice that is a…
Read More Florida Police Benevolent Association Appeals Union Law Ruling