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Hernando County Swimming Advisory Lifted
BROOKSVILLE, FL.- The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County announces that the swimming advisory has been lifted at Rogers Park, located at [...]
Tampa Beach Health Advisory Issued Due to High Bacteria
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 [...]
Rogers Park Swimming Advisory in Effect Hernando County
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) announces that Rogers Park, located at 7244 Shoal Line Bouleva [...]
4-Ways Pets Help Impact Health and Wellness
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - (Family Features) Daily life across the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in times of isolation, re [...]
Tampa Pill Mill Owners Sentenced To Prison For Illegal Distribution Of Opioids
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, Tam [...]
UPDATE: COVID-19 Testing at Raymond James Stadium and Wimauma Locations
Hillsborough County, Fla. - The COVID-19 coronavirus public testing site at Raymond James Stadium will be temporarily closed on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners Votes to Cancel COVID-19 Special Meetings, Face Mask Order Stands
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) today voted to cancel all future Thursday BOCC Special Meet [...]
Publix Pharmacy Offers Appointments for Flu Vaccines
LAKELAND, Fla. - Publix Pharmacy announced Monday, a new online service for customers who would like to get their flu shot. The new service allows cu [...]
Three Dates and Locations to Get the Flu Vaccine in October, FREE for You
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - The seasonal flu vaccine is important protection for anyone older than six months of age, but this year it's especially impor [...]
Weekly Update: DHS Response to COVID-19
U.S. NEWS - For months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has worked hand in hand with state, local, and private sector partners to implemen [...]