CDC ends universal COVID vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
Bearss Groves saves annual Fall festival with giant 'twin pumpkins'
Bearss Groves, a historic Carrollwood farm and market, is continuing its long-standing “giant pumpkin" tradition, with help this year from a Wisconsin grower.
Bearss Groves, a historic Carrollwood farm and market, is continuing its long-standing “giant pumpkin" tradition, with help this year from a Wisconsin grower.
Need for 911 dispatchers grows in Lakeland as population rises
With the City of Lakeland's growing population, the need for 911 dispatchers is increasing as well.
With the City of Lakeland's growing population, the need for 911 dispatchers is increasing as well.
Hezekiah Walters' family urges awareness during remembrance ceremony
The family of Hezekiah Walters, the Tampa teen who died in 2019 during football practice, is working to spread a message of awareness in hopes others won't suffer the same fate.
The family of Hezekiah Walters, the Tampa teen who died in 2019 during football practice, is working to spread a message of awareness in hopes others won't suffer the same fate.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
Costco announces partnership to offer members Ozempic, Wegovy at major discount
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
FDA approves another generic version of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA first approved the abortion pill as a safe way to end pregnancies in 2000, and access to the drug was expanded through the years.
The FDA first approved the abortion pill as a safe way to end pregnancies in 2000, and access to the drug was expanded through the years.
Register for the 2025 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks
October is breast cancer awareness month. FOX 13 is proud to team up once again with the American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks.
October is breast cancer awareness month. FOX 13 is proud to team up once again with the American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks.
Nearly 100 aboard Royal Caribbean ship fall ill in norovirus outbreak
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
Nearly 8,500 Florida acres saved from development
The Florida Cabinet in Tallahassee approved two giant conservation projects in Hardee and Okeechobee Counties.
The Florida Cabinet in Tallahassee approved two giant conservation projects in Hardee and Okeechobee Counties.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Legacy Lane photography exhibit honors cancer survivors
Five eye-catching photo portraits of cancer survivors aim to inspire hope at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.
Five eye-catching photo portraits of cancer survivors aim to inspire hope at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center.
Huntington’s Disease treated successfully for 1st time in landmark trial
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
'Nightmare bacteria' cases on the rise in US, CDC report finds
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Pfizer boosts push for obesity treatments with $4.9B deal for Metsera
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Pfizer is accelerating its push into this industry as obesity treatment demand has soared in recent years.
Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
James Van Der Beek makes surprise virtual appearance at 'Dawson's Creek' reunion
James Van Der Beek is battling stage 3 colorectal cancer and announced he wouldn't be able to make the "Dawson's Creek" fundraiser reunion.
James Van Der Beek is battling stage 3 colorectal cancer and announced he wouldn't be able to make the "Dawson's Creek" fundraiser reunion.
Tampa mom reacts after Trump links Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism
President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.
President Donald Trump, alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced on Monday that they believe acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — is linked to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy.