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  • Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County Launches Initiative

    Great Day Live | January 06, 2026

    JWB Interim CEO Michael G. Mikurak and Joshua Adams, Chief Creative Officer of Parent ProTech, discuss JWB's new digital safety initiative with Allison Godlove of […]

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  • Protecting the Next Generation: How the Juvenile Welfare Board is Leading the Way to Counter 500,000 Daily Online Threats

    Tampa Bay Business Journal | January 05, 2026

    My responsibility as JWB’s Interim CEO is two-fold: To spend Pinellas County tax dollars wisely while ensuring children are safe, healthy, and equipped to reach […]

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  • Sign Up Today to Protect Your Children Online

    Tampa Bay 28 Morning Blend | December 24, 2025

    Devices are central to a child’s learning and social lives, but they also pose real risks. Children's devices contain online threats like cyberbullies, predators, and […]

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  • JWB’s Gift to Parents: A New Way to Keep Kids Safe Online

    WFLA Daytime | December 23, 2025

    Watch JWB Interim CEO Michael Mikurak discuss JWB’s new digital safety initiative with WFLA Daytime anchor Maggie Rodriguez, sharing this call-to-action for all Pinellas parents, […]

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  • Pinellas County Parents Can Get Free Access to App that Helps Protect Children Online

    Spectrum Bay News 9 | December 09, 2025

    Caregivers and parents in Pinellas County can now add a new tool in their toolbox when it comes to keeping their children safe online. A […]

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  • Juvenile Welfare Board, Pinellas Sheriff's Office, and Parent Pro-Tech Launch Online Safety Program for Children

    Fox 13 News | December 09, 2025

    Law enforcement agencies around Pinellas County are backing an initiative launched by the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) aimed at keeping kids safe online. JWB announced […]

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  • Early Learning gets a Big Lift in Pinellas County

    Axios.com | October 02, 2025

    More than $100 million is being invested in programs and initiatives to improve children's futures, including significant investments to boost early learning and support Pinellas […]

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