Sunshine Skyway shines light on ovarian cancer

The Sunshine Skyway is changing colors again in hopes of bringing attention to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 

Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check

While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.

Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'

Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.

Couple helps non-profit provide self-rescue swim lessons after losing baby in drowning

After their 1-year-old named Aubrey drowned in the family pool in 2020, local couple Kristen and Matt Strojnowski are now helping other kids get self-rescue swim lessons.

Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says

The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.

Counselors work to increase awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month

Advocates are hopeful the launch this summer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will help people in crisis get help. They believe the shorter number is easier to remember and increases access for help.

Floridians battling addiction can find personalized options with TreatmentATLAS

A new online tool just expanded to Florida aimed at providing personalized recovery options for those battling addiction. It could be the lifeline people need with finding the right treatment fit being a confusing and frustrating process. 

Woman who survived brain-eating amoeba offers hope to family of teen battling same parasite

A Tampa woman wants to provide hope to the family of a teenager battling a brain-eating amoeba by sharing her story of survival nearly 30 years after she fought off the same type of parasite. 

CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster

The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.

Florida drug czar tours Tampa General's care command center aimed at stopping drug addiction

Florida drug czar was at Tampa General Hospital Wednesday in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. While it's a day meant to remember those lost to drug addiction, it's also a call to action. 

Florida files lawsuit aimed at compelling FDA to issue decision on importing cheaper prescription drugs

Florida filed a federal lawsuit in Tampa this week aimed at trying to get the court to compel the FDA to issue a decision on a proposal that would allow much cheaper prescription drugs to be imported from Canada. 

Moms to hold vigil on International Drug Overdose Day honoring lives lost to substance abuse

They’re moms on a mission. Wednesday night, the local Moms Against Drugs group will be holding a vigil to remember the lives lost to substance abuse as the Sunshine Skyway Bridgeglows purple for International Drug Overdose Day.

Monkeypox cases tripled since beginning of August in Florida

Monkeypox cases in Florida have more than tripled since the beginning of August, as an upward trend in infections continues.

FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants

The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.