Hillsborough County opens new site for COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and testing
On Monday, Hillsborough County opened new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site for those who have yet to get the first shot and for people who qualify for the booster.
On Monday, Hillsborough County opened new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site for those who have yet to get the first shot and for people who qualify for the booster.
Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
New COVID-19 testing and vaccination site opening in Hillsborough County
Progress Village Park is home to a new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site, running Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Progress Village Park is home to a new COVID-19 testing and vaccination site, running Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
People with disabilities face more barriers accessing COVID-19 vaccine, CDC data shows
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
Florida nearing pivotal 85% mark in COVID-19 immunity
Experts have previously said 85% of the state would have to be immune to reach herd immunity against the delta variant. Now, through infection and vaccination, the state is reaching that milestone.
Experts have previously said 85% of the state would have to be immune to reach herd immunity against the delta variant. Now, through infection and vaccination, the state is reaching that milestone.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
Lawsuit blames baby’s death on ransomware attack at Alabama hospital
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama woman attributes her baby’s death to a ransomware attack at Springhill Medical Center, which resulted in diminished care.
Health experts see increase in suicidal thoughts as people become more isolated during pandemic
The mental health community has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts in patients as people have become more isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mental health community has seen an increase in suicidal thoughts in patients as people have become more isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
White House glows pink for start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The White House glowed pink Friday in recognition of the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
New Florida law raising legal age to vape from 18 to 21 goes into effect
A bill signed by Gov. Desantis this year raises the state's legal age to vape and smoke tobacco to 21, to align with federal law. It has now gone into effect.
A bill signed by Gov. Desantis this year raises the state's legal age to vape and smoke tobacco to 21, to align with federal law. It has now gone into effect.
Nursing shortage in Florida expected to get worse, experts say
The report commissioned by the Florida Hospital Association and the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida projects the state will face a shortfall of 59,100 nurses by 2035.
The report commissioned by the Florida Hospital Association and the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida projects the state will face a shortfall of 59,100 nurses by 2035.
About 70% of Tampa city workers meet COVID-19 vaccine deadline, officials say
Tampa city workers had until Thursday to follow the mayor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate after the requirement was announced August 25, and so far city officials said at least 70% of workers are vaccinated.
Tampa city workers had until Thursday to follow the mayor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate after the requirement was announced August 25, and so far city officials said at least 70% of workers are vaccinated.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Flagler County dad shares story as 9-year-old battles COVID-19 in hospital
A Flagler County dad is sharing his daughter’s story to spread awareness about the impact the virus can have on children.
A Flagler County dad is sharing his daughter’s story to spread awareness about the impact the virus can have on children.
Bay Area woman beats aggressive breast cancer, gives back to those still fighting
Breast cancer survivor Ghada Skaff Lieser, 41, is taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides fundraiser walk to help raise money and awareness.
Breast cancer survivor Ghada Skaff Lieser, 41, is taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides fundraiser walk to help raise money and awareness.