Pinellas School Under Investigation After Teacher's Legionnaires' Death

A kindergarten teacher at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School in St. Petersburg, Florida, died after testing positive for legionella, the bacteria causing Legionnaires' disease. In response, seven classrooms were vacated, and air quality tests are being conducted as a precaution. The school is working with health officials to ensure safety, and repairs are underway on the air conditioning system. The teacher, Katherine Pennington, was a beloved educator with a 36-year career.