Tampa Bay residents from India 'helpless,' watching COVID crisis unfold
The nightmare scenario Americans once feared is happening in India; a ventilator shortage, jammed intensive care units, and deaths faster than bodies can be buried.
The nightmare scenario Americans once feared is happening in India; a ventilator shortage, jammed intensive care units, and deaths faster than bodies can be buried.
ZooTampa vaccinates animals against COVID-19
People are not the only ones who can contract COVID-19; animals can also become infected with the virus, too.
People are not the only ones who can contract COVID-19; animals can also become infected with the virus, too.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Study: Middle-aged people who sleep less than than 7 hours nightly may have increased risk of dementia
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
Car, spoiled vaccines recovered months after vehicle stolen from Plant City fairgrounds
There's still no sign of the suspect who stole a car containing 30 vials of COVID-19 vaccine, along with a car that was parked outside the Plant City fairgrounds back in February.
There's still no sign of the suspect who stole a car containing 30 vials of COVID-19 vaccine, along with a car that was parked outside the Plant City fairgrounds back in February.
CDC says U.S. cruises could resume this summer with 95% of passengers fully vaccinated
Things could soon look a lot different at Port Tampa Bay after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cruising could re-start in U.S. waters by mid-summer.
Things could soon look a lot different at Port Tampa Bay after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cruising could re-start in U.S. waters by mid-summer.
Miscarriage risk 43% higher for Black women, new study suggests
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
American honey is radioactive from nuclear bomb test in the 1950s, researchers say
Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.
Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.
CDC study finds unsafe bedding leading cause of sudden unexpected infant deaths
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping soft bedding — like blankets, pillow, bumper pads and soft toys — out of a baby's sleeping area.
The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend keeping soft bedding — like blankets, pillow, bumper pads and soft toys — out of a baby's sleeping area.
5,666 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Thursday; 54 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,666 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,228,212.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,666 Thursday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,228,212.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
India sets another global daily record of 379K new COVID-19 cases as lines of ambulances wait at crematoriums
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
FDA revives effort to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
Man still recovering after December COVID-19 diagnosis, 10-day coma, months in hospital
A Hillsborough County man went from feeling bad one night to eventually ending up in a coma due to COVID-19, and his wife is calling his recovery a miracle.
A Hillsborough County man went from feeling bad one night to eventually ending up in a coma due to COVID-19, and his wife is calling his recovery a miracle.
COVID-19-sniffing dog adds extra layer of protection at Sarasota hospital
COVID-19 screenings have become a regular practice at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
COVID-19 screenings have become a regular practice at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
Florida House passes bill to permanently ban COVID-19 'vaccine passports'
The Florida House on Wednesday approved a measure that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine “passports.”
The Florida House on Wednesday approved a measure that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine “passports.”
Republican lawmakers with medical degrees release video urging Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
Health care providers, tech companies expand digital access to vaccine records
Technology companies and health care providers have developed digital vaccination records that you can access on your phone. The companies are explicit that these are not "vaccine passports," which have been linked to hot-button political debates.
Technology companies and health care providers have developed digital vaccination records that you can access on your phone. The companies are explicit that these are not "vaccine passports," which have been linked to hot-button political debates.
5,178 new Florida coronavirus cases reported Wednesday; 72 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,178 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,222,546.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 5,178 Wednesday. According to the state's daily update, the total number of cases in Florida since the pandemic began is now 2,222,546.