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Winds from the north expected during a major cold front coming through Thursday should push the red tide offshore or back to the south, away from the beaches.
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A health advisory is being issued for many Pinellas beaches this weekend, with onshore breezes expected to make many red tide conditions worse.
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St. Petersburg officials ask the governor for help in combating red tide. That comes on top of a similar request by one of the top Democratic contenders for governor.
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The beaches along Pinellas County should be mostly clear this weekend, officials reported, but a health alert was issued for Picnic Island and Davis Islands in Hillsborough.
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A red tide bloom in the Gulf has reached the coast as far north as Pinellas, causing fish kills and respiratory irritations, according to state wildlife officials.
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DeSantis said 3,000 doses of the vaccine will be given out in Pinellas Park and an additional 5,000 doses will be provided to Pinellas County next week.
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Some counties are working to vaccinate teachers over 65, but a Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association leader says it should be expanded, as all teachers are at risk.
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The counties were taking reservations by phone after websites crashed Tuesday but filled time slots after a short time.
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Vaccines are avalable for ages 65 and older. Due to the limited supply of vaccine, a reservation is required.
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Pinellas will receive about 10,700 doses, which will be distributed by paramedics and nurses, with the National Guard helping with logistics.