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McKesson to buy controlling stake in Florida Cancer Specialists' unit for about $2.5 billion
(Reuters) -Drug distributor McKesson said on Monday it would buy a controlling stake in community cancer center Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's (FCS) business and administrative services unit for $2.49 billion in cash.
Florida Man Died Minutes After Refusing To Spit In Front Of The Cops
According to reports, A Florida man died minutes after refusing to spit in front of the cops. This incident happened In Deland which is about 2 hours from where I live in St. Petersburg. On August 21st, Cornell McKinney and others were being detained in what cops thought was a drug house. While McKinney was being questioned, he was very unresponsive. So, what was he hiding in his mouth, and why did he refuse to spit? Im pretty sure you can guess what it was. Unfortunately his actions led to his demise.
Civil discourse takes center stage at Tiger Bay event
The Suncoast Tiger Bay Club picked an opportune time to host a discussion on “Getting Along: Politics, Religion and Race.”. The national political divide continues creeping into local nonpartisan elections. A firestorm of often vitriolic public opinion recently erupted when St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch offered $250,000 in now-rescinded bonuses to high-ranking officials who helped bring the Historic Gas Plant redevelopment deal to fruition.
Top events this week: Gulfport Gecko Fest, Snorkeling and Florida’s Largest Home Show
Gulfport Gecko Fest: It’s time for the 24th annual “Live from Gulfport, It’s Gecko Night”-themed street festival. The event is pet-friendly, and costumes are encouraged. No cover. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 31). Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport. 727-893-1070. Florida’s Largest Home Show: The...
Former St. Petersburg hospital being transformed into affordable housing for seniors
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - After sitting vacant for close to a decade, city and county leaders broke ground on the Edward White Hospital’s next chapter in St. Petersburg Tuesday. Crews will renovate the 121,000 square foot building into affordable senior housing. The property is adjacent to Booker Creek Park...
USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 25
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are one of the most prolific attacks in the USL Championship this season. They sit with 43 goals, and both Manuel Arteaga (14) and Cal Jennings (13) are in the top four in the league’s Golden Boot race this season. The Rowdies are also the...
Rays' Junior Caminero flashes exit velocity and power vs. Dodgers
The Tampa Bay Rays took just the middle game of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. However, Tampa Bay got very strong results from their top prospect Junior Caminero, who did some great things with his bat all series. In Friday night's game, he...
Strong storms cause flooding, power outages across Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — Strong storms moved across Tampa Bay on Monday, dumping inches of rain in some areas. Hundreds in Pinellas County were left without power while dozens of others in Hillsborough County faced road closures due to flooding. Flooding shut down Hanley Road north of Hillsborough Avenue in...
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