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Pinellas County, Florida, restaurants with most violations in last 30 days
Recent inspections by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation have uncovered numerous violations at restaurants across Pinellas County. With an estimated population of 961,596, according to the United States Census Bureau 2023 data, Pinellas County has many residents and visitors dining out regularly.
Pinellas teacher who died in Hurricane Helene left a legacy of impact
Donna Fagersten spent her career teaching elementary school kids, a job she loved, but before Hurricane Helene hit, she was envisioning the next phase of her life: A lot more time by the pool in the beach town she loved. Fagersten, 66, was set to retire this past Monday after...
Hurricane Helene debris overwhelms Pinellas County cities and haulers
Trucks and trailers filled with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene — fallen tree limbs, drenched mattresses, drywall from destroyed homes — waited in line for two hours to get into GFL Environmental’s transfer station in Largo on Thursday. When there is not a disaster in the community,...
Time ran out for Pinellas residents who didn’t evacuate for Helene
After days of spaghetti models on TV and hurricane chatter in line at the 7-Eleven, handyman Mark Etting knew a storm was coming and that everyone in his Madeira Beach neighborhood had been ordered to evacuate. He lived in a converted garden shed on a client’s property, but shortly before...
Tampa's Next Big Storm? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Looming Tropical Threat
TAMPA — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:43 AM on October 5, 2024. Residents of West Central Florida should prepare for an extended period of heavy rainfall, starting Sunday and continuing through early Thursday. Forecasts predict up to 5 inches of rain, with scattered storms expected to affect both the Nature Coast and Southwest Florida. The moisture will create cloudy skies and persistent downpours, intensifying the risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Red Tide Alert: High Concentrations Detected in Pinellas County
The red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 28 water samples from Southwest Florida this past week, according to information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Three samples collected in and near Pinellas County showed bloom concentrations of over 100,000 cells per liter. Satellite imagery from USF and NOAA is being used to track conditions both nearshore and offshore.
SANDBAGS: Sites across Tampa Bay open as Milton tracks toward Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. — Sandbag sites are starting to open ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to be at or near hurricane strength when it reaches the west coast of Florida. Learn more about what's in the forecast here. With so many communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene...
Cheesecake Factory Files Preapplication for New Florida Location
Floridians may soon have a new dining destination as popular chain restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory, has filed pre-application documents for a potential location in Wesley Chapel. Known for its extensive and “legendary” menu, the restaurant could be setting up shop at the Tampa Premium Outlets, offering local residents and visitors another go-to spot for casual dining.
Pinellas County health officials see spike in West Nile Virus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pinellas County Mosquito Control is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes as there is an increase in West Nile Virus cases. Officials say they've seen an increased transmission of the disease through its sentinel chicken illness detection program. With a lot of rain forecasted...
Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park, Florida, reopens after a recent closure in Pinellas County
Ben Thanh Restaurant in Pinellas Park, Florida, reopened after state authorities ordered it to close due to roach issues. The Vietnamese eatery at 4200 62 Ave N Ste C was cited for 36 violations during a September 24, 2024, complaint inspection.
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