Drugs and Alcohol – Don’t Let the Joke Be on You!  By Isabel Bernardez Teenagers aren’t taking warnings against drugs and alcohol seriously. They believe that “using” is harmless, and that addiction only happens to those who are weak or to those who use too much. But how does anyone...

  Operation PAR & Pinellas Park Medical District Showcase a Panel Discussion on Alternative Therapy 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 15th     Pinellas, FL – Have you ever wondered about alternative forms of treatment– like Yoga, eServices (effective intervention and counseling services from anywhere in the world via web-based...

             VIRGIN DRINKS:  Nothing says summertime like hanging with friends and family, while sipping on something cool. They can show you how some tasty non-alcoholic drinks are put together at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion in Tampa. “People are looking for fresh summer fruits to be added...

SAFETY ADVISORY: NHTSA Urges Drivers to Check Tires During Hot Weather NHTSA 20-13 Friday, June 28, 2013 Contact: Karen Aldana, 202-366-9550, public.affairs@dot.gov WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today cautioned motorists that hot weather and under-inflated tires are a dangerous combination. In the...

Dare to be Different BY HOLLY KESTENIS Staff Writer   ST. PETERSBURG – Twelve teens were not afraid to strut their stuff on the catwalk in an effort to raise awareness of teen substance abuse use in Pinellas County.  Some of the hottest summer fashions were showcased on the runway,...

Parenting a child with special needs demands constant attention, flexibility, innovation, creativity and problem-solving skills. However, the rewards are amazing. Let me tell you about my son. Devon Tyler Konyha is 22 years old. Devon has Autism Spectrum Disorder, a behavioral disorder that usually appears by the age of three...

LiveFree! assists Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in a venture to collect unwanted prescription medications. This year marks our 5th anniversary of this project. So far, we have collected 13,624 pounds (around 7 tons) of medication since 2009. Below is the Pinellas OMC Countywide Program monthly report for May 2013. We...

MINUTES FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE MEETING MAY 21, 2013 Chair:  Denise Hughes-Conlon, LMHC, CAP PERC Vice-Chairs:  Courtney Hendrickson and Chad Herman   The Domestic Violence Task Force met at the Juvenile Welfare Board, 14155 58th Street, Clearwater, Florida 33760, at 2 p.m., on May 21st, 2013.  Chair Denise...

Pinellas Park, FL – On Tuesday, June 25, a tragedy took place at USP Structural Connectors in Pinellas Park, when an accident involving a forklift took the life of 25-year-old, Eric Kanganis. Residents, community members and businesses in Pinellas Park are coming together to show their condolences and help a...