Florida: Hepatitis A outbreak tops 3,000, Pinellas and Pasco report the most
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The hepatitis A outbreak in Florida increased by 49 cases last week, bringing the state total since Jan. 1, 2018 to 3,009–only the third state to eclipse the 3,000 case mark More...
Kleatis Webb, Eric Melucci, Jason Botes arrested for James Knoll murder
Pinellas County detectives arrested three men in connection to a fatal Oldsmar home robbery which left James Knoll Jr. dead. The three have been identified as 37-year-old Kleatis Webb Jr., 34-year-old Eric Melucci, More...
Florida Vibrio cases rise to 19, 1st death reported in Hillsborough County
By Robert Herriman @infectiousdiseasenews The Florida Department of Health has reported an addition six Vibrio vulnificus cases since the last report in mid August. Image/CDC Through September 6, health officials More...
Tampa’s Franciscan Center working to promote well living, calling for public involvement
The Franciscan Center is seeking fresh ideas and programming to promote well living and invites the public to share and enjoy its venue and facilities. “If you have an idea for a workshop, class or program that More...
Hillsborough County Resident, Terence Daniely Pleads Guilty to Shooting at Police
A Hillsborough County resident pled guilty to all counts of a Superseding Indictment charging him with armed robbery of the Ocean Five Hotel on South Beach, discharging a firearm at a Miami Beach Police Department More...
Tampa celebrates the 29th anniversary of the ADA with ‘Transformations’ at the Straz Center
The Straz Center, in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Alliance for Citizens with Disabilities and Tampa Mayor’s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities, is thrilled to present TRANSFORMATIONS: Building More...
Hillsborough County: Fake 911 calls prompts arrest of 18-year-old man
Three false 911 calls made this week–a bomb threat, a false report of use of firearm in a violent manner and disrupting a school function–ended with the arrest of 18-year-old Domerell Issac Lott. Image/HCSO The More...
University Area CDC Presents Free Prodigy Showcases
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy® Showcases throughout the months of February and March. Communities spreading More...
Eighteen ‘Bird Gang’ Members Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations
United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the culmination of a long-term investigation of a violent and drug trafficking organization known as the “Bird Gang,” operating primarily in Tampa. As a result, More...
Florida Elections 2018: No surprise, Organize Florida endorses Democrats over Republicans
Organize Florida and its members have released a slate of endorsements for the November elections who will champion the working class and fight for fair and equitable communities that include access to affordable More...
Tampa murder suicide: Juan Hernandez kills stepdad Michael Kurz, then self
Hillsborough County Sheriff are investigating a murder-suicide at an apartment complex in Tampa, identifying the victims as Juan Luis Hernandez and Michael Edward Kurz. “Today we are saddened to report another More...
Why I voted to retain Susan Rothstein-Youakim to the Court of Appeals
It’s hard to analyze the Judges up for retention on any ballot and the lazy/non-existent press in the Tampa Bay area offers no help. In fact, the Tampa Bay Times offers a four paragraph recommendation to retain More...
Florida shooting: County Deputy Kirk Keithley murders wife, Samantha Keithley, then self, leaving behind four kids
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself overnight in their Land O’ Lakes home. Deputy Kirk Keithley, 39, shot and killed his wife, Samantha More...
Florida Elections 2018: Kathy Lewis wins Democratic primary to face Tom Lee
Florida State Senate District 20: Kathy Lewis has released the following statement about her victory on August 28th: I’m so honored to be the Democratic nominee for Florida State Senate District 20. I want to More...
Florida: Gov Rick Scott declares state of emergency for red tide outbreak
Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for seven southwest Florida counties because of the effects of red tide, a toxic algae bloom devastating the coast of the Sunshine State. photo donkeyhotey More...
Manhunt: Florida nursing assistant Dian’te Matthew stole and pawned 91-year-old’s wedding ring
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Florida, working at the Arbor Terrace Assisted Living Facility, has been accused of stealing wedding rings and pawning them off, including one from a 91-year-old woman. Dian’te More...
Florida: Police drive alligator back to lake after it wandered near a CVS and Speedway gas station
An amusing story comes from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, which wrote about an incident on Facebook: an alligator was driven back to a lake after made a trip to a CVS and speedway. “YOU More...
Cold Case solved: Charles Martinez arrested for 2009 murder of Victor Martinez
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has solved a 2009 murder case: the death of Victor Martinez. Detectives arrested Charles Martinez, 28, Saturday in the death of Victor Martinez, 21. photo/ Gerd Altmann More...
Florida: 81-year-old Robert Schultz arrested for molesting 11-year-old boy
A 81-year-old Florida man is being held without bond in the Orient Road Jail after deputies arrested him for molesting an 11-year-old boy. Robert Schultz Robert Schultz, of Valrico, Fla. was interviewed by detectives after More...
Shigella cases triple last year’s total in Hillsborough County
The number of Shigellosis cases reported in Hillsborough County, FL in 2017 year-to-date is more than triple the number reported during the same period last year, according to data from the Hillsborough County Health More...
