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Florida COVID-19 deaths exceed 2,000 in the first three months of 2024; one-tenth of them are in Pinellas and Hillsborough

2,076 Florida deaths have been linked to the virus causing COVID-19, with 211 in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
COVID-19 vaccine

A statewide grand jury probing COVID-19 vaccines in Florida seeks an extension

A statewide grand jury probing issues related to COVID-19 vaccines has asked the Florida Supreme Court to extend its term for six months.

Madam President: Progress From Agitation in Black Tampa

Hillsborough County N.A.A.C.P. President, Yvette Lewis talk vision, reconciliation and a major event, ACT-SO: Afro-academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. Lewis applaud progress on the race reconciliation Resolution 568 on Tampa city council and the...

A Reluctant Heir. Bad Manners. Emotive Music.

Allen Bratton – Henry Henry  About Henry Henry his extraordinary new novel, Allen Bratton writes, “London, 2014. Hal Lancaster – twenty-two, gay, Catholic, chops lines of cocaine with his my Waitrose card – is the...
Hurricane prep

The 2024 hurricane season begins in a couple of months. Here’s what emergency managers want you to know.

Florida emergency management offices are sharing their safety tips to empower residents to act ahead of potential storms.
Florida wetlands

The fight over wetlands permitting in Florida flares up in Congress

Supporters of Florida keeping permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands are trying a different tack: Put it in federal law.
teenage laborer

Ron DeSantis signs into law a relaxation of teen labor rules in Florida

The new law will ease decades-old regulations on the hours that 16- and 17-year-old Floridians can work.

Chris Spencer is selected by DeSantis to head Florida investments

The governor’s director of policy and budget since July 2019 will become executive director of the State Board of Administration.

St. Petersburg announces $3 million to help renters pay utility bills

Listen: A new program may bring relief for St. Petersburg residents struggling with utility bills. The city announced 3 million dollars of federal funds to provide renters relief. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced the...

Lime Cordiale: Harmonizing music and environmental consciousness

Lime Cordiale stands out not just for their catchy tunes, but also for their deep commitment to environmental sustainability.
St. Pete Pier, as seen from the Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Video: Kiteboarder is in critical condition after striking the St. Pete Pier

A man is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after he struck the St. Pete Pier while kiteboarding Friday.
ALS

A new way to detect ALS in patients

ALS is a crippling disease that affects the nervous system. There is a new and easier way to detect ALS in patients.

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