Tampa, Florida - State Education officials release more FCAT 2.0 scores today. After the state lowered the passing score in writing this week from a 4.0 to a 3.0, the number of students passing writing jumped from a third to more than 80% as expected. The news isn't as good for high school students. Algebra 1 test scores for 9th and 10th graders show 44 […]

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County deputies will be conducting a DUI Wolf Pack operation tonight, May 18.The countywide patrol will begin at 9 p.m. Friday and run until 5 a.m. Saturday.Wolf Pack patrols will be once a month, on nights separate from the monthly DUI checkpoints. The sheriff's office says the goal is to target drivers under the in […]

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- They're "on a mission from God" and that mission is bringing Jake and Elwood Blues to Sunset Beach. The classic comedy "The Blues Brothers"--starring the late John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd--will be screening outside on Sunset Beach on Saturday, May 19. The gates open at 8 p.m. and the film will begin at 9 p. […]

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- East Lake Fire Rescue is hoping all area residents are. But if you aren't, they have a few tips for you.  Be informed, know your evacuation zone and stay tuned to local news A weather radio is also a great tool if you lose power Have a survival kit prepared in case you aren't in an evacuation zone or chose to "ride i […]

The Pinellas Suncoast Transite Authority (PSTA) is considering expanded connector bus service for northern Pinellas County and is looking for your input. The expansion may include the East Lake area of Tarpon Springs, north of Highway 580, Palm Harbor and Oldsmar. The service would feature smaller buses that could be diverted to their regular routes to pick […]

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- On Saturday, May 19, Rep. Gus Bilirakis will host his annual Military & Veterans Resource Fair and appreciation event.  The fair, which has become a popular event for area veterans, provides services and resources for servicemembers and veterans.“I have made it a priority to be an advocate for veterans and their families in the […]

Pinellas County, Florida -- In honor of World Hepatitis Awareness Day on May 18, the Pinellas County Health Department is offering free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C at all of its health centers."Hepatitis" means an inflammation of the liver. Viral hepatitis is leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplantation.  […]

Pinellas County, Florida -- On Saturday, May 12, the US Postal Service held its 20th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.In Pinellas, Religious Community Services, Inc. (RCS) celebrated its 20th year participating in the event as one of the food bank beneficiaries with hundreds of volunteers helping sort through all the goods at the RCS Bank warehouse. In all […]

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- On Tuesday, May 15, Tarpon Springs commissioners will discuss improvements to the Tarpon and Safford Avenue intersection.Back on Jan. 24, City staff presented safety improvement options to the BOCC with the focus on improving traveling conditions for citizens while on the Pinellas Trail.Staff researched other communities' appr […]

Pollo Tropical is honoring teachers throughout May by giving 15 teachers from 15 counties free Pollo Tropical for a year through its Teacher of the Year campaign.The winning teachers from each county are the ones with the most nominations from students and parents in their respective county.For those who nominate a teacher, you will get a free small Pollo Tr […]