Breaking NewsHealth leaders say the infections are very rare and effective prevention strategies will allow families to swim safely in Florida.5:35 PM EDT July 3, 2020TAMPA, Fla. — An amoeba that can cause a rare infection that destroys the brain and is usually deadly has infected someone in the Tampa Bay area.The Florida Department of Health on Friday confirmed one case in which a person was infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic single-celled living amoeba.The brain infections it can cause are called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), and they attack the brain tissue. The...…Breaking NewsHealth leaders say the infections are very rare and effective prevention strategies will allow families to swim safely in Florida.5:35 PM EDT July 3, 2020TAMPA, Fla. — An amoeba that can cause a rare infection that destroys the brain and is usually deadly has infected someone in the Tampa Bay area.The Florida Department of Health on Friday confirmed one case in which a person was infected with Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic single-celled living amoeba.The brain infections it can cause are called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), and they attack the brain tissue. The...WW…

Breaking NewsThe state is now reporting a total of 200,111 confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.10:40 AM EDT July 5, 2020TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sunday's report from the Florida Department of Health showed the state received another 10,059 positive COVID-19 test results back from labs on July 4, pushing its overall total number of confirmed cases above 200,000.The state has now had more confirmed cases than Germany, which has 83.02 million residents -- more than 3.86 times Florida's population.The new daily number follows Saturday's report of 11,458 new cases for July 3, the...…Breaking NewsThe state is now reporting a total of 200,111 confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.10:40 AM EDT July 5, 2020TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sunday's report from the Florida Department of Health showed the state received another 10,059 positive COVID-19 test results back from labs on July 4, pushing its overall total number of confirmed cases above 200,000.The state has now had more confirmed cases than Germany, which has 83.02 million residents -- more than 3.86 times Florida's population.The new daily number follows Saturday's report of 11,458 new cases for July 3, the...WW…

Breaking NewsA record number of test results were also received, but 14.1 percent of the people tested were infected.10:42 AM EDT July 4, 2020TAMPA, Fla. — Saturday's report from the Florida Department of Health showed the state added another 11,458 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19 for July 3.It's the highest single-day total for positive test results returned in Florida, but it also coincides with the most total test results being submitted so far. According to the state's report, 85,086 test results were received from labs on July 3.Based on the July 3 data, the state said another 18...…Breaking NewsA record number of test results were also received, but 14.1 percent of the people tested were infected.10:42 AM EDT July 4, 2020TAMPA, Fla. — Saturday's report from the Florida Department of Health showed the state added another 11,458 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19 for July 3.It's the highest single-day total for positive test results returned in Florida, but it also coincides with the most total test results being submitted so far. According to the state's report, 85,086 test results were received from labs on July 3.Based on the July 3 data, the state said another 18...WW…

Breaking NewsPlanes from three different bases will meet in the sky over Raymond James Stadium.3:04 PM EST January 25, 2021TAMPA, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force will conduct a first-of-its-kind trifecta flyover during the National Anthem at Super Bowl LV in Tampa.Three different Air Force Global Strike Command bombers will fly together above Raymond James Stadium. They'll include a B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, a B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and a B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota.The military said the planes would...…Breaking NewsPlanes from three different bases will meet in the sky over Raymond James Stadium.3:04 PM EST January 25, 2021TAMPA, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force will conduct a first-of-its-kind trifecta flyover during the National Anthem at Super Bowl LV in Tampa.Three different Air Force Global Strike Command bombers will fly together above Raymond James Stadium. They'll include a B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, a B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and a B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota.The military said the planes would...WW…

Breaking NewsShe has been arrested.1:12 PM EST January 7, 2021A Largo High School teacher has been arrested and accused of intentionally spraying a child with a disinfectant spray after apparently seeing kids not wearing masks properly, according to an arrest affidavit.The affidavit said the incident was caught on surveillance video.Christine Reszetar, 51, faces a child abuse charge.According to Pinellas County Schools, she worked as an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher. She was still employed, as of Thursday morning.Before teaching at Largo High School, the district said Reszetar...…Breaking NewsShe has been arrested.1:12 PM EST January 7, 2021A Largo High School teacher has been arrested and accused of intentionally spraying a child with a disinfectant spray after apparently seeing kids not wearing masks properly, according to an arrest affidavit.The affidavit said the incident was caught on surveillance video.Christine Reszetar, 51, faces a child abuse charge.According to Pinellas County Schools, she worked as an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher. She was still employed, as of Thursday morning.Before teaching at Largo High School, the district said Reszetar...WW…

Breaking NewsSupervisor of Elections Julie Marcus stressed that voters should feel safe and that 'physical security’ and 'cybersecurity' procedures are in place.10:37 PM EDT October 21, 2020ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Two armed people said to be hired by the Trump campaign as security guards were spotted at a St. Pete early voting site Wednesday, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections said, citing information from the sheriff’s office.Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus said an election employee was the first to be told about the individuals, who were said to be seen in “security-type...…Breaking NewsSupervisor of Elections Julie Marcus stressed that voters should feel safe and that 'physical security’ and 'cybersecurity' procedures are in place.10:37 PM EDT October 21, 2020ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Two armed people said to be hired by the Trump campaign as security guards were spotted at a St. Pete early voting site Wednesday, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections said, citing information from the sheriff’s office.Supervisor of Elections Julie Marcus said an election employee was the first to be told about the individuals, who were said to be seen in “security-type...WW…

Breaking NewsHe has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.Credit: Gulfport Police Department12:18 PM EDT October 19, 2020GULFPORT, Fla. — Twin brothers were sitting in a car when police say one accidentally shot the other in the face.Investigators say it happened just after 7 p.m. Sunday in Gulfport. According to law enforcement, twins Mathias and Thomas Parkinson-Freeman were sitting in a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder that was parked at their home. Authorities say a mutual friend was in the car, too, as the three talked and joked."There was no indication of any sort of conflict," the...…Breaking NewsHe has been charged with second-degree manslaughter.Credit: Gulfport Police Department12:18 PM EDT October 19, 2020GULFPORT, Fla. — Twin brothers were sitting in a car when police say one accidentally shot the other in the face.Investigators say it happened just after 7 p.m. Sunday in Gulfport. According to law enforcement, twins Mathias and Thomas Parkinson-Freeman were sitting in a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder that was parked at their home. Authorities say a mutual friend was in the car, too, as the three talked and joked."There was no indication of any sort of conflict," the...WW…