Tampa Film Star Lends His Life Story To Promote Workplace InclusionThe local star of an independent film based upon his life is bringing education, empathy and inclusion to the workplace for those with disabilities.
Finn's Fighters Foundation Gives Back To Community, Raises Pediatric Cancer AwarenessA family in Tampa Bay that lost their son to pediatric cancer is helping support other families facing similar medical battles by hosting charity events and raising awareness through the not-for-profit Finn's Fighters Foundation.
TPA Sees Longer Lines At TSA As More People Receive Covid VaccinationsTampa International Airport isn't immune from the COVID-19 staffing shortage that has affected many businesses across the country. As regulations begin to relax and more people are getting vaccinated, the growing amount of travelers is forcing TPA to adapt.
Supreme Court Takes Up Major Abortion Case Next Term That Could Limit Roe v. WadeThe Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a key abortion case next term concerning a controversial Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks, rekindling a potentially major challenge to Roe v. Wade at the majority conservative court.
FDA Approves Kids 12-15 For Pfizer Vaccine, Some Parents Remain ApprehensiveThe Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in children 12 to 15. Local experts and some parents are excited for this long-awaited decision to be made while other parents say they need more research to feel comfortable vaccinating their children.
What's The Penalty In Forging COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card?COVID-19 vaccine record cards are simple pieces of cardstock, sometimes with handwritten specific. So what's to stop someone from forgoing the shot and forging the little notecard?
As Demand Wanes, Pasco To Offer Only Second Doses In May For Covid VaccineCOVID-19 drive-thru vaccination sites in Pasco County will begin transitioning to walk-up clinic locations and only second doses will be offered in May due to the decline in demand.
Florida State Fair Opens With COVID-19 PrecautionsThe Florida State Fair is now open and after a year of being in the pandemic, it’s going to look very different compared to previous years.
Manatee County Utilities Considers Expanding Service Area Following Piney Point BreachManatee County Government is asking Manatee County Utilities to provide a report on water quality and how much it would cost to expand the area that the company services to include more homes near Piney Point.
Drug Bust: 35 Suspects Identified, Nab Additional 15 While Serving Search WarrantsDetectives identify 35 suspects in a drug bust in Lealman, at the heart of south Pinellas County following the service of three search warrants.
Polk County To Shutter COVID-19 Vaccination PortalPolk County will soon shutter their COVID-19 vaccination scheduling portal.
Red Tide Warning Issued For Sarasota County AreaA red tide health threat has been identified in Sarasota according to the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.
USF Doctor Talks About Possible Future For Johnson & Johnson VaccineOn Wednesday, the CDC had a meeting with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to learn more about the six women who were found to have blood clots after getting to Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
CDC and FDA Recommend Pause On Johnson & Johnson VaccinationsThe CDC says cases of rare and severe blood clots were identified in six women shortly after they all received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.