Florida's Gulfcoast Eye Care Settles for $615,000 Over Alleged Medicare and Medicaid Fraud in Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg
Gulfcoast Eye Care agrees to a $615,000 settlement for allegations of Medicare and Medicaid fraud involving unnecessary trans-cranial doppler ultrasounds and kickbacks.
Gulfport City Council Gears Up for Second Vote on Public Beach Smoking Ban Amid Mixed Reactions
Gulfport city council plans a second vote on a smoking ban on public beaches, excluding unfiltered cigars. Previous attempts failed in court, but local officials are optimistic and cite environmental concerns as a driving factor.
Teen Charged with Murder After Stabbing Elderly Roommate 100 Times at Polk County Care Facility
An 18-year-old is charged with first-degree murder for stabbing an 81-year-old man over 100 times at a Polk County facility. The accused, recently released from a mental facility, allegedly had auditory hallucinations prompting the attack.
Charlotte County Libraries Launch Summer Reading Program with Kickoff Parties in Englewood, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda
Charlotte County is starting its Summer Reading program on May 31 with kickoff parties at three libraries, offering registration, entertainment, and activities for families.












