West Nile Threat: 2 Sentinel Chickens Test Positive

The positive tests from Pinellas County Mosquito Control come after a positive West Nile test in Seminole on Aug. 25.

Florida Seawater Bacteria Death Toll Rises

A fourth person has died in Florida following exposure to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in warm, salty water.

St. Pete Native Dr. Nicole Johnson Joins JDRF

Johnson, a USF grad and a renowned diabetes advocate, was the first Miss America winner with the disease.

Florida Seawater Bacteria Claims 2nd Life

Florida has confirmed 17 Vibrio vulnificus-related infections in 2017 so far, including two deaths.

Sexually Transmitted Zika Case Confirmed In Pinellas County

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed the state's first sexually transmitted Zika case in 2017 in Pinellas County.

Best Children’s Hospitals 2017: 6 Named In Florida

U.S. News & World Report ranked the best children’s hospitals across 10 specialties. See which Florida hospitals made the list.

3 St. Pete Beaches Reopen After Water Quality Improves

Three of four Pinellas County beaches closed earlier in the week due to water quality concerns have reopened for use.

3 St. Pete Beaches Close Temporarily

The city of St. Petersburg has announced that three of its beaches are off limits for now due to high bacteria levels.

St. Petersburg Free Clinic purchases building to expand Health Center

Additional medical services will be available to low-income, uninsured residents in Pinellas County

GiveKids A Smile Event Offers Free Dental Services

On February 4, services will be provided for children up to age 18 at DOH-Pinellas starting at 8 A.M.

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Begins in Pinellas County

Open enrollment runs through Jan. 31.

Junk Food Nixed in St. Pete Vending Machines

The City of St. Petersburg will adopt American Heart Association guidelines for its vending machines by the end of 2017

St. Petersburg Free Clinic reschedules Hunger Free event for Friday, Oct. 21

Annual fundraising event rescheduled due to expected inclement weather

St. Petersburg Free Clinic expands services for hungry seniors

Senior Citizens Services grant doubles Free Clinic’s food assistance to seniors in Pinellas County

Locally Transmitted Zika Virus in Pinellas Confirmed

Breaking: Gov. Rick Scott has confirmed Pinellas County’s first locally transmitted Zika virus case.

Florida’s Deadly Seawater Bacteria: What You Need to Know

Breaking: Twenty-one people in Florida have been sickened and five have died after exposure to Vibrio vulnificus in 2016.

‘Urgent’ Need for O Negative Blood in Tampa Bay

Breaking: OneBlood, the Tampa Bay area’s main blood supplier, says a summertime slump in donations is taking its toll.

Next-Gen PSAs Target New Angle in Drug Addiction, Recovery

Filmmakers hope to change the conversation surrounding drug and alcohol addiction in the United States.

Zika Virus in Florida: March of Dimes Offers Advice, Warnings for Pregnant Women

Florida confirmed its first four cases of locally transmitted Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes, on Friday.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Near 160

Four new travel-related cases were reported across the state Wednesday. The total number of cases involving pregnant women stands at 36.

2nd Pinellas County Zika Virus Case Confirmed

The total number of confirmed Zika virus cases is up to nine in the Tampa Bay area with 116 now confirmed statewide.

Zika Virus Confirmed In Pinellas County

Pinellas is the fourth Tampa Bay area county with a confirmed travel-related Zika virus case.

ICYMI: Tampa Bay Hospitals Graded On Safety

The Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score grades medical facilities on such factors as medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb To 50

Florida’s total number of confirmed Zika virus cases rose again on Monday. All cases remain travel related.

'Super Lice' Still Bugging Florida Kids

The chemical resistant bugs have been found in 25 states, including Florida.

Flu Season 2016: Florida Cases Beginning To Rise

The state of Florida is reporting an uptick in flu activity and is reminding residents that it’s not too late to get a shot.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Up to 28

The state reported two new confirmed Zika virus cases on Monday.

Chickenpox Outbreak Confirmed In Pinellas County School

Eight children have tested positive for the disease that is preventable by vaccine.

Seawater Bacteria Cases Reach Highest Point in Years

A total of 43 cases, including 13 deaths, have been reported across Florida in 2015.

Study: Florida Has 3rd Highest Uninsured Rate

Only Texas and Alaska had higher post-Obamacare uninsured rates, WalletHub found.

Urgent Need for Blood as Tropical Storm Erika Nears, Officials Say

OneBlood, the Tampa Bay region’s supplier, says donations are needed now.

3 More Pinellas Chickens Test Positive for West Nile

The county is warning residents to take measures to protect against the mosquito-borne virus.

Pinellas Logs 1st Seawater Bacteria Death of the Year

A total of 10 people have died from Vibrio vulnificus bacteria this year, exceeding the number of deaths in 2014 by three.

Patient Safety: How Do Tampa Bay Area Hospitals Rank?

A new survey grades hospitals throughout the country based on patient safety, including many from the Tampa Bay area.

Suspected Tuberculosis Case Reported in Pinellas

The case involves a 17-year-old high school student.

Sunday January 18, 2015 Getting Around in Pinellas County

Off rush hour is the best time to go, be even at rush hour the traffic flow is pretty good.

Sunday January 11, 2015 The impact of faith based experiences

These are all names of kids that the only thing I knew about them was their name...and that's all I needed....Tyler

Same Sex marriage licenses in St. Petersburg

The demographics of the early morning crowd were interesting; older, more females than males.

Merry Christmas

A merry Christmas from our family to yours.

Doc's Morning Coffee

Nothing like a good cup of coffee in the morning...Doc