Arthritis Awareness Close to Home

May is Arthritis Awareness month and an approprite time to help share in the conversation, especially of "hidden" arthritis diseases.

Health Alert Issued For Blue-Green Algae On Lake Seminole

The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Seminole. Warning signs will be posted at the boat ramp to alert park visitors.

Red Tide Cancels Indian Rocks Beach BeachFest

The Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association has canceled the annual IRB BeachFest scheduled for April 15 because of red tide.

Fishkills Reported Along Pinellas Beaches Due To Spread Of Red Tide

Marine biologist are reporting very low to high concentrations in Pinellas County and background to high concentrations in Hillsborough.

Madeira Beach Author Shares Importance Of Self-Hugging

Sherry Duquet is encouraging people to use a self-hugging technique that she has shared in her best-selling book.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Pinellas County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Pinellas County.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Pinellas County.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Pinellas County and across FL.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Pinellas County.

How Close Are Pinellas Beaches Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Here are updated figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in Pinellas County.

Coronavirus Cases Up 25 Percent Recently In Pinellas County: CDC

Pinellas County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Moderate' In Pinellas County: CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Pinellas County.

Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run Returns To Tampa Bay

Gulf Beaches resident Sherry Duquet has been named the 2021 Jingle Bell Run Adult Honoree.

Pinellas County Shows Moderate Risk In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Pinellas County have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

HSN To Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics In Pinellas Park

Those who are vaccinated at HSN in Pinellas Park will receive a $20 food voucher from DOH-Pinellas as well.

Precautionary Boil Water Notice Rescinded

The affected area included Redington Shores and the southernmost parts of Indian Shores. In Seminole, the area extended from 94th Avenue.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Pinellas County.

Treasure Island And Pass-a-Grille Waters Test High For Red Tide; Residents Complain About Stinky Fish Kills

Pinellas County has received complaints about odors from fish kills washed ashore and into canals by storm surge from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Pinellas County Says Red Tide Blooms Moving North

The county's contractor had cleanup crews working the southern shoreline of Dunedin Causeway and Fred Howard Park Wednesday.

Pinellas Surpasses 50 Percent Vaccination Rate As COVID-19 Cases Decline

Going into the third week of June, 492,878 Pinellas residents had received the vaccine, according to the Department of Health.

Mosquito Control Awareness Week Focuses On Education, Prevention

It's Mosquito Control Awareness Week, and with the rainy season now here, residents should take precautions.

County Workers Busy Cleaning Up Fish Kills Caused by Red Tide

With red tide persisting, Tampa Bay county workers have been cleaning up dead marine life from beaches.

Beach Goers Warned Of Red Tide; Workers Clean Up Fish Kills

Tampa Bay departments of health recommends that people not swim, eat fish caught in areas with red tide and keep pets away from the water.

Pinellas County, FWC Monitoring Red Tide In Local Waters

No beach closings or warnings have been issued so far.

Pinellas Park Health Center To Reopen After 18-Month Renovation

The Department of Health facility at 6370 76th Ave. N. in Pinellas Park underwent its first renovation since it opened in the early 1980s.

Pinellas County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Pinellas Beaches area compares to Florida for coronavirus vaccinations.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Pinellas County.

Pinellas County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Pinellas Beaches area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Pinellas Residents Age 16 And Up Can Book COVID Vaccine Appointments

Appointments can be booked for coming weeks.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Pinellas Beaches Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Florida is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Pinellas County.

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week In Pinellas County

Those age 65+ as well as eligible health care workers of any age, and law enforcement, firefighters and K-12 school staff age 50+ qualify.

Pinellas Residents Age 65+ Reminded To Register For Vaccine Appointments

Friends and family are encouraged to help those without internet access or other technology barriers sign up.

Weekly Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Pinellas Beaches Area

Here is the latest data on hospital capacity in Pinellas County as the pandemic wanes.

Student Says School Threat Was Joke; Sheriff Not Laughing

A Pinellas Park Middle School student was arrested after posting that she's thought about committing a mass shooting at her school.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Pinellas Beaches Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Pinellas Beaches area.

Largo Vaccination Site To Provide 2,000 Shots A Day

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was on hand in Largo when 97-year-old veteran Vern Cummings received the state's two millionth vaccine.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.