Legionnaires' disease, Pinellas County and Elementary School

Pinellas teacher dies from Legionnaires’ disease. School undergoes health safeguards
A Pasadena Fundamental Elementary teacher died last month. Shortly after, seven of the school’s classrooms were vacated while the building underwent air-conditioning repairs and air-quality testing.
Pinellas County classrooms vacated after school death linked to Legionnaires’ disease
The 61-year-old teacher at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School died Nov. 24 after four days in intensive care,
Health officials investigate Pinellas County school after teacher dies of rare disease
Officials said Katherine Pennington, a teacher at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School, tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that causes the rare Legionnaires' Disease.
Florida school classrooms vacated after teacher dies of Legionnaires disease
School principal Donita Moody informed parents that children would be taught elsewhere while a reportedly hazardous air conditioning unit was fixed
Pinellas teacher dies from Legionnaires disease, Florida Department of Health investigating
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary is mourning the loss of one of its teachers, 61-year-old Kathy Pennington, after she died on Nov. 24.
Beloved teacher dies from legionnaires' disease
FOX 13’s Jordan Bowen reports on the death of Kathy Pennington, who died of legionella, a serious and rare form of pneumonia, on November 24.
Classrooms Vacated After Florida Teacher Who Tested Positive for Bacteria That Causes Legionnaires' Disease Dies
Health officials at a St. Petersburg elementary school are investigating the death of kindergarten teacher Katherine Pennington
Classroom air quality a concern for Pinellas County parents
More than half a dozen classrooms at a Pinellas County school are under scrutiny and parents are voicing concerns. The ...
A Pinellas County woman won this much from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game
A Clearwater woman is feeling lucky after winning $1 million from the Florida Lottery Crossword Cash Scratch-Off game. The winning prize went to 37-year-old Krista Hyde, who purchased her ticket from ...
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HIV diagnoses among Black women in Pinellas County more than tripled since 2021
HIV diagnoses among Black women in Pinellas County have more than tripled since 2021. WMNF's Chris Young has more.
Vehicle catches fire on I-275 North in Pinellas County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Part of I-275 North in Pinellas County was blocked Sunday evening after a vehicle caught fire.
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Around town: Pinellas County news briefs
CLEARWATER — Couples seeking seasonal sparkle for their special wedding day are welcome at the Pinellas County Clerk's Winter Wonderland Wedding Ceremony Room at the Clearwater Courthouse, 315 Court ...
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Pinellas County Alerts Residents About Substantial Damage Assessments, Offers Pre-emptive Permit Applications Post-Hurricanes
Pinellas County mails letters about property damage from recent storms and facilitates permit applications for residents.
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Pinellas parents want children’s book on activism removed from schools
A group of Pinellas County parents is asking the school district to remove a 41-page illustrated book that encourages children to change the world for the better. They argue “The Artivist” by ...
St. Petersburg backs new $1.3B ballpark for Rays. Now it’s up to Pinellas County
There’s more to it for me than just baseball. We are upholding our part of the bargain,” said Deborah Figgs-Sanders, chair of ...