Medicaid payments linked to Durable Medical Equipment services surged by 27.3% in Clearwater in 2024, highlighting shifts in how these items are used and reimbursed.
A Pinellas Park man was arrested after allegedly posting an online threat targeting Oakhurst Learning Center in Largo. Detectives traced the message back to Adam Ballou, who faces charges related…
Pinellas County officials remind residents that hurricane season has begun and urge early preparation regardless of forecasts. Authorities stress knowing evacuation zones and stocking up on essential supplies.
This week ending June 6 marks the anniversaries of military service members from Pinellas County who gave their lives in military service.
A man has been arrested by Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office detectives for an unsolved sexual battery case dating back nearly three decades. Advances in genetic genealogy helped identify Lester Austin…
Largo’s Medicaid spending in the Dental Services category rose 171% to $5,342 in 2024, signaling changing trends in service use and reimbursement.
There were 19 companies in cities associated with Pinellas County that received FDA citations as a result of 19 inspections conducted in the county in 2025, according to reports from…
There were 42 companies in cities associated with Pinellas County that received 42 FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There were two companies in cities associated with Pinellas County that received two FDA inspections in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There were four companies in cities associated with Pinellas County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county over the first quarter of 2026,…
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office announced plans for its annual Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial on May 13. The ceremony honors local officers who died in service since 1905 and features…
There were 11 companies in cities associated with Pinellas County that received 11 FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
On April 7, Ahvery Bakes, LLC in Clearwater underwent an FDA inspection focused on food composition, standards, labeling, economics, and foodborne biological hazards, as detailed on the FDA’s website.
In 2024, Clearwater Medicaid providers billed $14,949,847 for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services, reflecting a 6.7% increase compared to the prior year.
FDA records show Anodyne Therapy, LLC in Oldsmar was inspected April 22, focusing on device compliance and post-market device assurance.
Duke Energy announced over $5 billion in customer savings through operational efficiencies and tax credits across its six-state territory.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is warning older adults about an increase in tech support scams during Older Americans Month. Officials say these scams can result in significant financial losses…
Lieutenant Amanda Hyams of Pinellas County graduated from the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s Commanders Academy on April 24. The two-week course prepares mid- and upper-level law enforcement leaders across Florida.
Pinellas County will hold Operation Medicine Cabinet on April 25 with ten collection sites available for residents to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs. The initiative seeks to address rising…
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri welcomed 14 new deputies during a recent swearing-in ceremony in Largo. Eleven members were also recognized for their recent promotions within the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Nine deputy recruits have graduated from St. Petersburg College’s Corrections Academy after completing 420 hours of training. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri presented badges and administered oaths during a ceremony recognizing their…
Pinellas County law enforcement agencies will carry the torch for Special Olympics through several local roads on April 16. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics…
A missing St. Petersburg boater was found deceased after falling overboard near Maximo Park. Authorities say recovery efforts involved multiple agencies and are treating the incident as accidental.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Clearwater submitted $18,737,357 in claims for services categorized as Medical And Surgical Supplies, representing an 11.7% rise from the prior year.
Safety Harbor saw a 20.3% rise in Medicaid payments related to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category in 2024, signaling shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.
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