Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
13-year-old protesting abortion restrictions detained by Lakeland police, gains Nikki Fried support
Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.
Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.
Listeria Outbreak: Woman who miscarried files lawsuit against Big Olaf Creamery
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Sarasota-based ice cream company linked to a listeria outbreak. A pregnant Massachusetts woman says she nearly died and suffered a miscarriage after getting the illness.
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Sarasota-based ice cream company linked to a listeria outbreak. A pregnant Massachusetts woman says she nearly died and suffered a miscarriage after getting the illness.
Florida reports 4 additional monkeypox cases in Pinellas, 1 in Polk
Florida health officials reported three new cases of monkeypox in Pinellas County and an additional case in Polk County, bringing the total number of cases in the Bay Area to seven.
Florida health officials reported three new cases of monkeypox in Pinellas County and an additional case in Polk County, bringing the total number of cases in the Bay Area to seven.
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
Norwegian Cruise Line dropping required COVID-19 tests for some ships originating outside the U.S.
Norwegian Cruise Line is changing their COVID-19 testing policy beginning Aug. 1. They are dropping testing requirements except on ships sailing from places with local testing rules, including in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Greece.
Norwegian Cruise Line is changing their COVID-19 testing policy beginning Aug. 1. They are dropping testing requirements except on ships sailing from places with local testing rules, including in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Greece.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in Tampa Bay oysters, study finds
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban reinstated after state quickly appeals judge's ruling
Florida's new 15-week abortion ban was blocked and then quickly reinstated Tuesday after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Florida's new 15-week abortion ban was blocked and then quickly reinstated Tuesday after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Tampa mother reunited with daughter after three years due to COVID restrictions
COVID-19 changed the world and turned many families upside down. That includes Robin Rothman, who was separated from her daughter living in Australia for three years due to COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19 changed the world and turned many families upside down. That includes Robin Rothman, who was separated from her daughter living in Australia for three years due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Listeria outbreak: Family of Illinois woman who died sues Sarasota ice cream maker
The CDC now says ice cream served at Big Olaf's Creamery in Sarasota has been linked to 23 illnesses and one death. The family of the woman who died is now suing the company, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday.
The CDC now says ice cream served at Big Olaf's Creamery in Sarasota has been linked to 23 illnesses and one death. The family of the woman who died is now suing the company, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday.
US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
Woman jailed for killing her children describes 'extremely painful' ordeal of medication denial in jail
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
Parasitic worms found across US parks put kids, pet owners at risk
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
CDC links Sarasota ice cream maker to deadly listeria outbreak
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
Officials with the CDC, FDA, and FL Dept. of Health suspected a link between the Sunshine State and nearly 2-dozen listeria cases. Now the CDC says Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota might be the root of the outbreak.
After son's death, Highlands County mother spearheads Purple Alerts for those with cognitive disabilities
Florida has AMBER alerts, Blue Alerts, Silver Alerts and Sex Offender Alerts, but starting July 1, you can now receive Purple Alerts. These notifications go out when an adult, suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities is missing, but does not meet criteria for a Silver Alert.
Florida has AMBER alerts, Blue Alerts, Silver Alerts and Sex Offender Alerts, but starting July 1, you can now receive Purple Alerts. These notifications go out when an adult, suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities is missing, but does not meet criteria for a Silver Alert.