CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
OneBlood becomes first in US to use High Titer plasma regularly to keep immunocompromised from getting COVID
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions who are considered immunocompromised still avoid crowds and even family events. But now, with a new FDA approval, things could change.
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, millions who are considered immunocompromised still avoid crowds and even family events. But now, with a new FDA approval, things could change.
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater targeting cold-weather cities in 2025 marketing campaign to attract tourists
Tourism leaders are looking to market Pinellas County and its beaches to new audiences domestically and internationally in 2025, especially as winter visitors seek out sunny destinations.
Tourism leaders are looking to market Pinellas County and its beaches to new audiences domestically and internationally in 2025, especially as winter visitors seek out sunny destinations.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
A doctor's advice to stay healthy as flu season lurks in Bay Area
As the sick season ramps up, doctors in Tampa Bay are seeing a rise in RSV and flu cases.
As the sick season ramps up, doctors in Tampa Bay are seeing a rise in RSV and flu cases.
Unique 'keepsake items' now being sold by Oldsmar craftsman
Randy Hoople is a woodworker based out of Oldsmar.
Randy Hoople is a woodworker based out of Oldsmar.
Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
More than 100 suspects charged for stealing from COVID relief programs by federal prosecutors
Federal prosecutors said more than 100 people have now been charged with stealing from COVID relief programs to the tune of a combined $100 million.
Federal prosecutors said more than 100 people have now been charged with stealing from COVID relief programs to the tune of a combined $100 million.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Bay Area hospitals seeing jump in COVID-19 cases, but fewer severe symptoms
Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants.
Bay Area hospitals are seeing a spike in COVID-19 patients with new variants.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, will self isolate
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
Top prosecutors in Tampa Bay continue to uncover cases of COVID-19 relief fraud
A Riverview man was sentenced recently. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida says he was convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with fraudulently receiving COVID-19 relief funds.
A Riverview man was sentenced recently. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida says he was convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with fraudulently receiving COVID-19 relief funds.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Long COVID symptoms can lead to exercise intolerance: Expert
Moving your body is the key to good health, but it may be more of a challenge than it used to be for those who suffer from long COVID.
Moving your body is the key to good health, but it may be more of a challenge than it used to be for those who suffer from long COVID.
Tampa’s top federal prosecutor, COVID Fraud Task Force works to recover millions in relief money: ‘Stay tuned’
In the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic relief arrived in the form of government programs.
In the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic relief arrived in the form of government programs.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.