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Make COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments In Pinellas Friday
The 10,000 available COVID-19 vaccine appointments will fill up quickly after scheduling opens, health officials said.

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The 10,000 available COVID-19 vaccine appointments will fill up quickly after scheduling opens, health officials said.

On the 41st anniversary of the Blackthorn colliding with a tanker vessel that killed 23 crew members in 1980, a memorial was held.
A Haines City High School teacher is accused of grooming a minor for sexual favors, and having sex with the victim in the classroom closet.
A man was carrying a gun inside a bag when the firearm discharged and killed him.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies are increasing aggressive driving citations as officials prepare for Super Bowl traffic.
Some musicians are starting to find work again after going many months without gigs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden said he will increase COVID-19 vaccine supply by roughly 16 percent to Florida and other states.
St. Petersburg could see more film crews and actors as Moviemaker listed the city as one of the top 25 for film life.
A mentorship program partnership with the University of South Florida and Pinellas County is recruiting for Black male teachers.
A suspect was seen on camera taking solar lights from a Frostproof triple homicide victim's grave, deputies said.
A motorcyclist was thrown from a bike he drove on the entrance ramp to Interstate-4 from U.S. Highway 301, deputies said.
A Polk Fire Rescue captain is accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines to administer to his mother.
Mayor Kriseman said St. Pete would lose too much if the Tampa Bay Rays were given full control of 50 acres on the Tropicana Field site.
President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.
A car that went 80 mph crashed through a chain link fence in St. Pete and hit a utility pole, authorities said.
The victim told authorities the suspect grabbed her by the neck and pushed her, investigators said.
President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.
Florida does not support housing, employment, school anti-bullying, education and transgender health care, an annual report said.
President Joe Biden on Friday issued two executive orders to help feed millions of Americans and revive a troubled U.S. economy.
The suspect ran away from authorities after he crashed a van into a chain link fence following a police chase, deputies said.