‘It was a blessing’: Polk charity thrives during pandemic as it gives supplies, food to hundreds in need
A faith-based group recently handed out truckloads of free cleaning supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A faith-based group recently handed out truckloads of free cleaning supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Universal Orlando employees must be vaccinated or get COVID tested weekly
The park is updating its COVID guidelines to mirror federal standards.
The park is updating its COVID guidelines to mirror federal standards.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
DeSantis signals support for ban on abortions after 15 weeks in Florida
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
Dolphins provide therapy for wounded veterans down in Florida Keys
The Wounded Warrior Project put on an event in the Florida Keys where a group of wounded military veterans had the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins as part of an initiative to help with their mental health.
The Wounded Warrior Project put on an event in the Florida Keys where a group of wounded military veterans had the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins as part of an initiative to help with their mental health.
Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Norwegian halts more cruise sailings, including one out of Tampa
Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled more cruises amid the COVID-19 spike, one of which sails in and out of Port Tampa Bay.
Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled more cruises amid the COVID-19 spike, one of which sails in and out of Port Tampa Bay.
Florida attorney general: Be alert about COVID-19 testing scams
"There are recent reports in Florida and nationwide of potential fake COVID-19 testing sites, imposter health care workers at legitimate sites, and at-home testing scam," says Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
"There are recent reports in Florida and nationwide of potential fake COVID-19 testing sites, imposter health care workers at legitimate sites, and at-home testing scam," says Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
Patients who test positive for COVID will be listed in hospitalization count, no matter why they are there
Florida hospital officials say about a quarter of the COVID hospitalizations are actually people who came to the hospital for something else, but then tested positive for COVID.
Florida hospital officials say about a quarter of the COVID hospitalizations are actually people who came to the hospital for something else, but then tested positive for COVID.
Monoclonal antibody treatment for immune compromised comes to TGH
Tampa General Hospital is among the first hospitals in Florida to acquire a supply of COVID-19 preventative monoclonal antibodies that could help those whose immune systems are compromised.
Tampa General Hospital is among the first hospitals in Florida to acquire a supply of COVID-19 preventative monoclonal antibodies that could help those whose immune systems are compromised.
Cold medicine shortage: COVID surge, flu season leading to empty shelves
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Teen who received life-saving transplant reacts to medical breakthroughs using pig organs
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
A human donor saved the life of 15-year-old Wilfre Mercedes. Today, after doctors successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human patient, Mercedes is hopeful thousands of others on transplant waiting lists can go on living, just like he did.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
'Gasparilla is back': Mayor stresses personal responsibility before 1st pirate invasion since pandemic began
City officials in Tampa are still planning to welcome pirates to the bay this year after canceling last year's Gasparilla's festivities due to the pandemic.
City officials in Tampa are still planning to welcome pirates to the bay this year after canceling last year's Gasparilla's festivities due to the pandemic.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Florida lawmakers introduce legislation to ban abortions after 15 weeks
Two Florida lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation includes exceptions to protect the life of the mother and for fetuses with fatal abnormalities, but does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Two Florida lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation includes exceptions to protect the life of the mother and for fetuses with fatal abnormalities, but does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
UCSF researchers: Binax home tests highly accurate in detecting omicron
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Researchers at UCSF said the Binax home test is effective in detecting omicron.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.