Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

Clearwater Medicaid spending on durable medical equipment reaches $9.7 million in 2024

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.

Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Diesel gas at $4.77 per gallon in Pinellas County in week ending May 30

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of diesel gas in Pinellas County came in at $4.77 during the week ending May 30.

Christian Cairo and Irving Carter

Who are the ex-high school stars from Pinellas County area competing on Sunday, June 7?

These former Pinellas County area high school standouts will be active on Sunday, June 7.

1111 S Highland Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756

CMS assigns 1-star rating to Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center in Clearwater for Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center was among 12 non-profit nursing homes in Pinellas County, Florida, receiving an overall 1-star CMS rating.

Christian Cairo

Lehigh Valley IronPigs defeat Rochester Red Wings 4-2 on June 5

Lehigh Valley IronPigs secured a 4-2 victory over the Rochester Red Wings during their MiLB matchup on Friday, June 5.

Somerset Patriots fall 21-4 to Harrisburg Senators in MiLB matchup

Somerset Patriots fall 21-4 to Harrisburg Senators in MiLB matchup

The Harrisburg Senators defeated the Somerset Patriots 21-4 in a MiLB game played Friday, June 5.

Christian Cairo and Irving Carter

Who among former Pinellas County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, June 6?

These former Pinellas County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, June 6.

1100 N Pine Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

CMS gives Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center overall rating of 2 in Clearwater for Q1

In the first quarter of 2026, Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center was among 53 for-profit nursing homes in Pinellas County, Florida, holding an overall rating of 2 from CMS.

Christian Cairo

Christian Cairo’s Lehigh Valley IronPigs fall 7-1 to Rochester Red Wings in MiLB matchup

The Rochester Red Wings handed the Lehigh Valley IronPigs a 7-1 defeat in their Minor League Baseball game on Thursday, June 4.

Andrew Walters

Columbus Clippers fall to Omaha Storm Chasers 6-4, Andrew Walters pitches 1 inning

Columbus Clippers were defeated 6-4 by the Omaha Storm Chasers in MiLB play on Thursday, June 4.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Week ending May 30: Lowest E85 gas in Pinellas County reaches $3.57

For the week ending May 30, the lowest reported price of E85 gas in Pinellas County stood at $3.57 per gallon.

Bob Gualtieri, Pinellas County Sheriff

Pinellas Park man arrested for written threats to kill or conduct mass shooting

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 to written threats of violence.

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Christian Cairo appears in IronPigs’ 5-3 loss to Red Wings on June 3

Lehigh Valley IronPigs fell 5-3 to the Rochester Red Wings in their Minor League Baseball matchup Wednesday, June 3.

Andrew Tess and Blake Wright

Who from Pinellas County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Friday, June 5?

These former Pinellas County area high school standouts will be active on Friday, June 5.

Kimberly Brandt Deputy Administrator u0026 Chief Operating Officer

Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation ranked 2nd largest nursing facility in Pinellas County for Q1 2026

Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation, carrying an overall rating of 2, placed as the second largest nursing facility in Pinellas County for the first quarter of 2026.

1270 Turner Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Clearwater Center in Florida operated by Clearwater Rehabilitation Center, LLC since 2009

Clearwater Rehabilitation Center, LLC has been the owner of Clearwater Center in Pinellas County since April 1, 2009; the nursing home received a one-star overall CMS rating for the first quarter of 2026.

Christian Cairo and Irving Carter

Who from Pinellas County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Thursday, June 4?

These former Pinellas County area high school standouts will be competing on Thursday, June 4.

Abe Sutton Deputy Administrator and Director

Balanced Healthcare maintained largest nursing facility presence in Pinellas County in Q1 2026

Balanced Healthcare, with an overall CMS rating of 1, was the leading nursing home by size in Pinellas County for the first quarter of 2026.

401 Fairwood Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33759

Advanced Care Center earned 4-star CMS rating among 53 for-profit nursing homes in Pinellas County in Q1

In the first quarter of 2026, Advanced Care Center was one of 53 for-profit nursing homes in Pinellas County, Florida, and received an overall four-star rating from CMS.

3500 Oak Manor Lane, Largo, FL 33774

Oak Manor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center received 4-star CMS rating in first quarter of 2026

Oak Manor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, owned by Brad Graham, Daniel Hollenbeck, and Kevin Rockefeller, earned a four-star overall CMS rating in the first quarter of 2026.

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