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After hours of public comment, Pinellas County extends its local emergency, leaving mask mandate in place

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources After hours of public comment Tuesday, the Pinellas County Commission voted unanimously to extend the county’s local coronavirus emergency. The county’s rule requiring face coverings in public...
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Judge’s order against Florida’s mandate to reopen schools is back in effect; Hillsborough School Board holds emergency meeting Friday morning

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Thursday a judge lifted a stay on his ruling against Florida’s order for schools to open to in-person instruction this month. On its Facebook page, the...
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Hillsborough County approaches 100,000th test for coronavirus

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center announced in a press release Tuesday that the county is expected to pass the mark of 100,000 tests for coronavirus this...
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Pinellas Park gives away backpacks with masks and school supplies on Saturday only

The City of Pinellas Park will give away backpacks, face masks and school supplies on Saturday only.   Below is the press release from Pinellas Park: The City of Pinellas Park Hosts K-12 Backpack Give-a-way...
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“Taking Care Of Your Mental Health” on Morning Energy

On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis along with his wife Casey DeSantis spearheaded a round-table discussion in Altamonte Springs, Florida to discuss COVID-19 and mental health. It was the second in a...
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Here’s a list of Saturday “pop up” coronavirus testing sites in Pinellas County

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources UPDATE: Due to weather considerations related to Tropical Storm Laura, the pop-up testing event at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1200 Douglas Ave., Clearwater, has...

Today only: free mask distribution in St. Pete

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources If you need a reusable face covering to keep you protected during the coronavirus pandemic, you can get a free reusable one in St. Pete. St. Petersburg...
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Legislators want compassionate release because of coronavirus in Florida prisons

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources More than 13,000 Florida prisoners have tested positive for coronavirus. There are more than 2,000 confirmed cases among staff within Florida’s correctional facilities. We hear from several...
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Here’s how Hillsborough residents can get a free test for coronavirus antibodies

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Today, Hillsborough County announced that all residents can get a free test for coronavirus antibodies. Below is the full email from the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center:...
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Report says coronavirus is killing more young people in Florida and race is a factor

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The New York Times reports coronavirus deaths among young Floridians are on the rise and race is playing a factor. While the mythos surrounding COVID-19 has been...
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Protesters react to Trump’s Florida trip: “Get out of Tampa”

President Trump flew to Tampa, Florida for a fundraising event last Friday afternoon with hundreds of supporters greeting him along his motorcade route to The Pelican Club in the Belleair neighborhood of Pinellas County. Attendees...
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New York Governor sends coronavirus testing help to St. Petersburg

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Sufficient testing for coronavirus in Florida remains a challenge. In an effort to help with that, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that his state is...

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