Pinellas School Evacuated Amid Legionnaires' Disease Fears After Teacher's Death
A Florida school was evacuated after kindergarten teacher Katherine Pennington died from Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Concerns arose about the school's air conditioning system potentially spreading the bacteria. The school is conducting air quality tests and repairs, while an environmental company cleans the building. Pennington, who taught for 36 years, was remembered for her dedication to education. The school district is working with health officials to ensure safety measures are in place.