Hillsborough County Schools To Open Three New Workforce High SchoolsHillsborough County Schools announced its developing three new schools specifically dedicated to preparing students for the medical and construction work fields.
Investigation Underway After Death Of An InmateThe Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation surrounding the death of an inmate housed at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
Florida Medical Doctor Pleads Guilty For Dispensing Controlled Substances For No Legitimate Medical PurposeGerald Michael Abraham (76, Naples) has pleaded guilty to three counts of dispensing controlled substances for no legitimate medical purpose. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count.
New Healthcare Initiative Supports Permanent Telehealth Services in FloridaFriday, local advocates for Florida’s legislative policies launched a new initiative to highlight the growing grassroots support for permanent telehealth services across the state.
Another Pleads Guilty In Tri-Med Investment Fraud, Swindling Over 200 Victims From $10.3MA Minnesota man pleads guilty in Orlando for swindling Floridians out of millions of dollars in an investment fraud. He is the fourth person charged in this conspiracy and faces up to 20 years per each of the 20 charges against him.
Tampa Bay Healthcare Worked Arrested For Using Patients' Credit CardsIf you've recently visited a medical facility in St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay area, authorities are asking you check your accounts for fraudulent activity. This suggestion comes after the arrest of a healthcare worker that was found to be using patients' credit cards illegally.
Covid: Florida Man Finally Home After 51 Days In Medically Induced ComaTampa Bay man receives outpouring of support from across the globe after waking from his 51-day medically induced coma to treat his COVID-19 infection.
Georgia DPH Recommends Flu Shots To Prevent A 'Twindemic'Governor Brian Kemp gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference on October 7, 2020. He was joined by Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey.
Pinellas Cty. EMS Medical Director: 'Your Healthcare Workers Are Exhausted'Pinellas County is facing supply shortages related to COVID-19, leading to a boiling point on Thursday's Board of Commissioners call.
Tampa Tech Startup Utilizes VR To Train Medical ProfessionalsWhen you think of virtual reality headsets, you probably think of gaming. But developers have created a new use for the device that is changing the way medical professionals and students are learning, including one innovative Tampa startup.
BREAKING: Bucs OC Jeff Tedford Taking Medical Leave From TeamNFL Network insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford has taken a leave from the team due to his ongoing health issues.