1 dead after taking their own life in shooting at Haines City hospital
One person is dead after taking their own life in a shooting at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Hospital Wednesday morning.
Norovirus outbreak on cruise out of Florida sickens more than 100 people: CDC
More than 100 passengers and crew onboard a cruise ship that sailed out of Florida have gotten sick with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Map: These states have the most, least smokers
36 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most and least smokers.
Florida became the first state to allow C-Sections outside of hospitals – What health experts say
About 1.3 million women will have a C-section this year in the U.S., making it the most common surgical procedure in the country, and amounting to more than 30% of all births. But, it is still major surgery and not without big risks.
Flu season doctor visits are at highest level in 15 years
Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows
A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.
Playing classical music to unborn babies can stimulate development, study suggests
New research suggests that playing classical music to unborn babies can influence heart rate patterns, potentially stimulating fetal development.
Hillsborough commissioners decline motion that would remove fluoride from water supply
Hillsborough County commissioners declined to pass a motion that would have removed fluoride from the county’s water supply on Wednesday.
Study suggests high levels of microplastics in the human brain from everyday items
Researchers are finding higher levels of microplastics in human brains.
Microplastics in people's brains increased by 50% in 8 years, study finds
Researchers determined in a recent study that human brains have higher concentrations of microplastics compared to other organs.
Early adult deaths rising in US: COVID-19, drug overdoses major causes
A study done by the University of Minnesota (U of M) found that early adult deaths are on the rise in the U.S., with COVID-19 and drug overdoses being the main causes.
Explosion at Troy medical facility leaves 5-year-old dead after hyperbaric chamber blows up
Officials in Troy will hold a press conference late Friday morning to discuss an explosion at a medical facility.
Father keeping a promise to son to 'never miss a baseball game' despite entering hospice
A father diagnosed with cancer left hospice Thursday to spend the evening making final memories with his family on a baseball diamond in Tampa.
FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in 20 years—how it works
The FDA has approved Journavx, a new non-opioid pain medication designed to reduce addiction and overdose risks.
Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
This disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined
Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow.
Who is RFK Jr.'s wife? Cheryl Hines seen at Senate confirmation hearing
Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.
Man eating 6-9 pounds of butter and cheese a day develops ‘cholesterol hands’ while on carnivore diet: JAMA
A man who told doctors he ate nothing, but 6–9 pounds of butter, cheese and hamburgers every day for eight months ended up at Tampa General Hospital with yellowish lumps of cholesterol developing on parts of his body.