New American impressionism exhibit opens at Tampa Museum of Art

A major new art exhibition is bringing the beauty and history of American Impressionism to downtown Tampa. The Tampa Museum of Art is unveiling In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, an expansive exhibit made possible by Bank of America’s "Art in our Communities program." 

Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods

The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.

Tampa students get to shop with a cop

Tampa police officers teamed up with local students for the annual ‘Back-To-School Shop with a Cop’ event today.

What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down

Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.

What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know

The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.

Florida health officials warn against raw milk after 21 people fall ill

Florida health officials said an outbreak of food-borne illness has been linked to raw, unpasteurized milk sold by a farm in the state.

Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds

A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.

CDC issues travel warning over chikungunya outbreak in China

The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel alert due to an outbreak of chikungunya in China, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.

What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.

Doctors urge caution on Benadryl: Common allergy drug called 'outdated' and potentially dangerous

Health experts are raising new concerns over how often Americans reach for over-the-counter medications like Benadryl, saying the drug’s main ingredient -- diphenhydramine -- is outdated and overused.

Free study in Florida aims to calm dogs’ storm anxiety

The American Kennel Club estimates that 15% to 30% of dogs nationwide suffer from storm anxiety, which can cause behaviors ranging from frantic pacing to physical harm.

Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.

Carrollwood high school student creates Arts for Care; a program for people with developmental disabilities

Carrollwood Day School student Anika Iyer, 17, founded the non-profit organization Arts for Care, an art therapy program for people with neurodivergence and developmental disabilities.

South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake

“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.

Heat wave sends more Floridians to the ER — especially outdoor workers

Doctors at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital said they’ve seen a noticeable uptick in patients coming in with symptoms of heat exhaustion — especially outdoor workers like landscapers and roofers.