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Tampa Bay, Florida Local News5 months ago

SCUBAnauts clean up around the Bay area after hurricanes

[ad_1] PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A group of eco-friendly teens is putting in extra work to help clean up after hurricanes Helene and Milton. The SCUBAnauts...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News5 months ago

St. Pete Woman’s Club works to restore 95-year-old building after hurricanes

[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Members and volunteers are working hard to restore the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club building, which is nearly 100 years old. Water...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News5 months ago

Tips for Florida homeowners rebuilding after Hurricane Milton

[ad_1] PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Florida homeowners impacted by back-to-back hurricanes might be overwhelmed with how to start the rebuilding process. What You Need To Know...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News6 months ago

Set to retire from teaching, 66-year-old Pinellas teacher dies during Helene

[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — As the death toll from Hurricane Helene continues to rise, we’re learning more about the lives lost in the deadly storm. The...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News6 months ago

Tampa developer, Baycare to offer concierge medicine for customized wellness

[ad_1] PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Baycare and Metro Development Group are teaming up to take healthcare into communities. What You Need To Know BayCare and Metro...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News6 months ago

Dunedin residents hear from mayoral, commission candidates

[ad_1] DUNEDIN, Fla. — Dunedin residents got a chance Thursday night to meet candidates running in the upcoming general municipal election. Voters will decide on a...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News7 months ago

After son’s death, a Pinellas County mother works to prevent youth suicide

[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — New research from the National Institutes of Health found an increase in the rate of preteen suicide. What You Need To Know...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News7 months ago

New fire station under construction in Clearwater

[ad_1] CLEARWATER, Fla. — Construction is coming along on Clearwater Fire and Rescue’s new station #47. What You Need To Know A new fire station in...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News7 months ago

FEMA begins post-Debby outreach in impacted communities

[ad_1] LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews went into Manatee County communities impacted by Hurricane Debby on Monday. What You Need To Know Disaster...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News7 months ago

Florida Poly researcher wins federal grant to study Parkinson’s Disease

[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — Research at Florida Polytechnic University is helping to better understand Parkinson’s Disease. What You Need To Know Parkinson’s patients to exceed 1.2...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News7 months ago

Homeless Empowerment Program helps families stock up for new school year

[ad_1] CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Homeless Empowerment Program is helping its families stock up for a new school year. What You Need To Know The Homeless...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News8 months ago

Team Coverage: Flooding at Largo complex, storm surge worries in Crystal River

[ad_1] LARGO, Fla. — Residents in the Bay area started their work week with flooded and closed roads, power outages and debris as Debby neared landfall...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News8 months ago

USF St. Pete campus welcomes therapy K-9

[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — University of South Florida St. Petersburg has a new way to offer emotional support to students, staff and faculty. “Snowbird,” a facility...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News9 months ago

VA expanding access to health care as Florida sees increases in enrollees

[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — The Department of Veterans Affairs is working to expand health care for veterans as Florida sees one of the highest increases for enrollees....

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News10 months ago

St. Petersburg couple participate in speech study for earlier ALS diagnosis

[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A patient-focused nonprofit organization is using artificial intelligence to help analyze audio and video recordings of patients with ALS and those...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News10 months ago

Brandon resident prepares for hurricane season while rebuilding from another

[ad_1] BRANDON, Fla. — While the Tampa Bay Area prepares for a new storm season, some residents are still recovering and rebuilding from disaster left behind...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News10 months ago

Polk County mother accused of beating 4-year-old child to death

[ad_1] DAVENPORT, Fla. — A Davenport woman was arrested after being accused of beating and killing her four-year-old adopted child, according to Polk County deputies on...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News11 months ago

New training center hopes to address health care staffing shortage

[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla.- A new training center in Brandon looks to help address the health care staffing shortage. What You Need To Know New training center hopes to...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News1 year ago

Bereaved mother brings more awareness to suicide

[ad_1] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Julia Bowen is making it her life’s mission to raise awareness about suicide. One way is by spreading memorial rocks with...

Tampa Bay, Florida Local News1 year ago

Cope Notes expanding mental health services into Tampa Bay area schools

[ad_1] TAMPA, Fla. — Cope Notes, a digital mental health support system, is working to expand into Tampa Bay area schools. What You Need To Know...