California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”
Florida Senate confirms Dr. Joseph Ladapo as state surgeon general, despite objections from Democrats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hillsborough County Schools receives record state funding for mental health services
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
Tampa judge grants 2 military members exemption from vaccine mandate on religious grounds
A federal judge in Tampa has ruled that 2 military members will be allowed to remain on active duty, granting them exemptions based on religious beliefs from the Biden Administration's mandate to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
A federal judge in Tampa has ruled that 2 military members will be allowed to remain on active duty, granting them exemptions based on religious beliefs from the Biden Administration's mandate to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Many hospitals' COVID policies still restrict visitors under 18, leaving kids unable to visit parents
A single mother who was hurt in a motorcycle crash says she is desperate to see her kids, but because of their age, COVID-19 restrictions at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa prevent them from being at her bedside.
A single mother who was hurt in a motorcycle crash says she is desperate to see her kids, but because of their age, COVID-19 restrictions at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa prevent them from being at her bedside.
Florida Senate ready to consider 15-week abortion limit
A plan to ban abortions in Florida after 15 weeks is one step away from the governor’s desk.
A plan to ban abortions in Florida after 15 weeks is one step away from the governor’s desk.
New England college student, 19, has legs amputated after eating leftover noodles, doctor says
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.
Assisted stretching studio ‘StretchLab’ opening in South Tampa
A new fitness studio dedicated to helping people improve their mobility, posture and flexibility is coming to South Tampa.
A new fitness studio dedicated to helping people improve their mobility, posture and flexibility is coming to South Tampa.
Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is scrapping the last COVID restrictions in England, including the requirement for people who have tested positive to self-isolate -- as part of a plan to treat the virus like other illnesses such as the flu.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is scrapping the last COVID restrictions in England, including the requirement for people who have tested positive to self-isolate -- as part of a plan to treat the virus like other illnesses such as the flu.
Carnival Cruise Line to relax mask policy next month
The company says that starting March 1, masks will be recommended but they won't be required.
The company says that starting March 1, masks will be recommended but they won't be required.
TGH focused on present, while also preparing facility for future pandemics
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
For more than a year, leaders at Tampa General Hospital's Global Emerging Diseases Institute have become well versed in COVID-19 and how to treat it. But they're also looking down the road.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
How long does omicron immunity last?
With cases of omicron in Florida dropping like a stone, the question now becomes- will they ever bounce back?
With cases of omicron in Florida dropping like a stone, the question now becomes- will they ever bounce back?
Florida couple quarantined on cruise at start of COVID-19 pandemic shares story in new documentary
The cruise liner Diamond Princess became a prison for Gay and Phil Courter of Crystal River after they became quarantined in Japan at the start of the pandemic.
The cruise liner Diamond Princess became a prison for Gay and Phil Courter of Crystal River after they became quarantined in Japan at the start of the pandemic.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
First lady Jill Biden visiting Moffitt Cancer Center to highlight ‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
First lady Jill Biden was in Tampa Friday afternoon to tour Moffitt Cancer Center. The visit was part of the Biden administration's Cancer Moonshot, the mission to reduce deaths from cancer by 50-percent over the next 25 years.
Florida school districts that mandated masks could lose $200M in state funding under GOP plan
Florida lawmakers in the House want to shift $200 million in funding away from the 12 school districts — including Hillsborough and Sarasota — that required students to wear masks last year, defying Gov. DeSantis' executive order banning mask mandates.
Florida lawmakers in the House want to shift $200 million in funding away from the 12 school districts — including Hillsborough and Sarasota — that required students to wear masks last year, defying Gov. DeSantis' executive order banning mask mandates.
Pandemic headed in right direction as companies ease COVID restrictions, doctors say
Several companies have announced plans this week to ease COVID-19 requirements for masks and mandates.
Several companies have announced plans this week to ease COVID-19 requirements for masks and mandates.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.