With the onset of summer, many families who already struggle to put a plate of food on the table during the year are further affected by school closings, eliminating breakfast and lunch from the children's menu.
That's why Pinellas County will be providing free, nutritionally balanced meals to children 18 and under from June 3 through August 9. For schedules...
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of a recent increase in scams where individuals impersonate deputies and even provide names and badges numbers. This scams are sophisticated enough that the information provided by the scammers can even check out on Google. They will go so far as to completely acknowledged jury duty scams.
The sheriff's office will never...
The FDA just sent out an emergency alert for a salmonella contamination in a widespread national shipment of cucumbers.
Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. said they shipped the recalled cucumbers to retail distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors in South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
According...
USA Today’s 10Best expert panel picked their favorite Florida beaches, and readers voted to finalize the rankings.
Both top-ranked beaches are in Pinellas County. Clearwater Beach claimed the No. 4 spot, while Treasure Island captured No. 5.
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Read: This Tampa Area Beach Was Just Ranked Among The Top 4 Best Beaches in America
For those seeking a top-notch beach experience in the...
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing endangered man in Bluffton. Deputies said Timothy Casey, 58, was last seen on Monday, June 3, around 10 am. He was leaving the Estates at Westbury apartment complex near Plantation Park Drive.
An increased law enforcement presence will be in the area on Tuesday as deputies search for Casey.
Increased law...
Trip Advisor grants the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best distinction to restaurants that have consistently received outstanding reviews and feedback.
Only about 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings achieve this Best of the Best status, representing the pinnacle of travel excellence.
Highlighted below are the 2 Charleston eateries that made the Top 10 on the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of...
According to new data from a collaboration of local universities and state agencies, Charleston is sinking faster than previously thought. Several parts of Beaufort, Colleton, and Charleston counties have sunk over 2 inches since 2007, and some areas on St. Helena Island have sunk more than 3 inches.
Subsidence, or sinking land, worsens flooding, damages infrastructure, and causes buildings and...
The Berkeley County School District started its summer meal program on Monday. The district's Child Nutrition Services team is providing free breakfast and lunch to students and children under 18 in Berkeley County.
The program, part of the National School Lunch Program administered by the Department of Agriculture, requires all free meals to meet federal nutrition guidelines.
The program will run...
June marks the official start of hurricane season. With bad weather comes the risk of power outages. Dominion Energy officials shared their preparation strategies.
Dominion Energy serves over 800,000 people across South Carolina. Predictions indicate an active hurricane season. Power loss significantly impacts people during storms, so Dominion Energy ensures both customers and crews are prepared for the worst.
Dominion Energy...
The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up to celebrate Pride this weekend. The festivities will take place during their matchup against the Baltimore Orioles on June 8.
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Read: St. Pete Pride 2024: Florida’s Biggest LGBTQ+ Celebration
To mark the occasion, the Rays are offering a special Pride Night package. This package includes a limited edition bucket hat and a seat in...