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Staff ReportsJanuary 3, 2018

A newly hired physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg is claiming she was libeled and wrongfully terminated just months after beginning. Fereshteh Boozarjomehr, 63, is a native of Iran and a licensed physician who is board certified in maternal-fetal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. Jose Anthony Prieto, 55, is a physician […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 2, 2018

A woman injured during a 2013 spa day at the historic Don CeSar Hotel was awarded nearly $400,000 for her injuries. Lisa Schrutt is a 60-year-old St. Petersburg resident and a real estate agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty. Using a $300 gift certificate, Schrutt, went to the Don CeSar at 3400 Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 2, 2018

January is “Move Over” month in Florida, according to a Tuesday press release from AAA-The Auto Club Group. A new law requires passing motorists to give adequate space to law enforcement, tow truck drivers, utility service vehicles and other first responders that are stopped on the side of the road. “This law is in place […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 1, 2018

Complaints about violations of the state’s “Do Not Call” list were far and away the most common ones filed in 2017 with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, according to a news release. Complaints about landlord-tenant issues, and fuel and gasoline rounded out the top 3. “We are dedicated to protecting Florida’s consumers, and I’m […]

Staff ReportsDecember 31, 2017

The New Year is an opportunity to cherish memories, reflect on decisions and set goals for the year ahead. But it’s also a chance for some politicians and interests — or maybe their email-savvy fundraisers — to make a last ask for cash. Some have superstitious practices on New Year’s Eve to bode good fortune, […]

Staff ReportsDecember 29, 2017

Kenneth City Mayor Wanda Dudley was automatically reelected when no one qualified to run against her in the March 2018 election by the conclusion of the qualifying period on Dec. 22, according to officials. Dudley, 60, a former city council member and longtime schoolteacher who was born in Pennsylvania but has resided in Kenneth City […]

Staff ReportsDecember 28, 2017

As 2017 winds down, 14 foster children in the Tampa Bay area are coming home for the holidays, adopted into 11 new families this week. WFTS reports the homecomings were part of the Eckerd Connects adoption and foster program. “It’s been the best Christmas ever,” new mother Rosa Diaz told reporter Sean Daly. On Wednesday, […]

Staff ReportsDecember 25, 2017

The holidays have arrived. Carols and cookies, family and friends, brightly lit Christmas trees, twinkling menorahs, and a nip of eggnog from that trusty Marty Moose glass to keep you warm at night. While the festivities that come along with the holiday season are anticipated by all, the season also gives us a chance to […]

Staff ReportsDecember 24, 2017

Guests at the three monorail resorts at Walt Disney World are seeing tighter security during their hotel stay, just in time for the holiday season. If you’re staying at the Grand Floridian, Polynesian or Contemporary resorts, you will no longer have a “Do Not Disturb” sign to put on your hotel door. Walt Disney World […]

Staff ReportsDecember 22, 2017

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 reappointments and eight appointments to a variety of state boards and panels. Indian River State College District Board of Trustees Vicki Davis, 65, of Stuart, is the supervisor of elections for Martin County. She is reappointed for a term ending May 31, 2021. Sandy Krischke, 44, of Fort […]

Staff Reports

Newly hired All Children’s physician claims she was libeled, falsely fired

St. Pete woman hurt at Don CeSar day spa awarded $400K

AAA promotes ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ month

The unhappy top 10: Floridians’ consumer complaints in 2017

Politicians ringing in the new year with last-minute fundraising appeals

Kenneth City Mayor Wanda Dudley automatically reelected to second term

14 adopted kids get ‘best Christmas ever’ with new families

This holiday season brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations

Disney hotels add new security measures

Rick Scott announces wave of 23 state board appointments