OPEN CARRY TODAY: A ban on open carry was overturned by an appeals court earlier this month, paving the way for gun owners right to carry a firearm openly in areas permitted by state and federal law, starting today. specne.ws/7SKVak

Tropical Update 4:30 pm THU: The tropical wave near Haiti has a good chance of developing over the Bahamas. Computer modes are coming into better agreement showing a threat to the South Carolina coast early next week. We will keep watching it, no threat to the FL West-Coast.

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EVERYDAY HERO: A Bay area man has turned his love of kayaking and fishing into a nonprofit. Mario Cruz loves to pass along his passion for the open water to young people. specne.ws/ZH5jfZ

🏥 ECDOH added appointments to COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Oct. 13 & 16 and has four additional clinics on Oct. 20 & 29 / Nov. 5 & 7. Walk-ins welcome; appointments encouraged. See graphic for more info, & see full schedule & register at: erie.gov/vax

Polk State Cardiovascular Tech students benefit from clinical affiliates @tghcares BayCare polk.edu/news/polk-stat…

Join us at the Starbucks in Safety Harbor (100 Main Street) on Thursday, October 23rd from 9 - 11 AM for Coffee with a Cop! No agenda, no speeches, just conversation with the deputies that serve your community over a cup of coffee. We hope to see you there!

Tampa Electric’s Neighborhood Weatherization program can help you save energy and lower your bill—at no cost!

🧬 Learn about the PD GENEration testing process through this video of Rex's PD GENEration Testing and Counseling Sessions: youtube.com/watch?v=i_ZRFK…

Did you know that in all 67 counties in Florida you can round up your tag renewal and donate to MADD Florida? Check it out!

A faster, more affordable path to a chiropractic career! 💚💛 SUNY Oswego + Northeast College of Health Sciences have partnered to offer 3+3 and 4+3 programs — helping biology majors earn both degrees efficiently and affordably. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/bEbw50Xb1Lk

This #VetTechWeek, we honor the incredible SPCA veterinary technicians in our Gacioch Teaching Hospital & Infirmary, Wildlife Department, and Lipsey Veterinary Clinic. Your skill, patience & compassion help every animal heal, thrive & find hope. Thank you for changing lives!

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Sweetwater Organic Community Farm has a large sign advertising that it accepts SNAP benefits, but the farm’s general manager says that hasn’t been the case since days before the government shutdown. Spectrum Bay News 9