Tampa Bay Children Can Receive Free Swim Lessons At YMCA

Tampa Bay area children can once again receive free water safety and swim lessons at their local Y from May 24 – May 27.

Walmart, Sam's Club Now Offering Walk-Up Vaccines At All Stores

This includes the 383 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in Florida.

1st-Dose COVID-19 Vaccines Available May 3-5 In Progress Village

First doses of the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine will be available May 3-7 at the Larry Sanders Sports Complex.

Florida Hospital Safety Grades 2021: The Best And The Worst

Safety grades by the health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in Florida responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

Tampa To Literally Shine Light On Desperate Need For Organ Donors

“I went from being alive to actually living," said transplant recipient Marissa Arvonio of Tampa.

Hillsborough County Coronavirus Vaccinations, Cases: Latest Info

This is how the Tampa area compares to Florida and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

FL FEMA Vaccination Sites Resume Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

Florida residents have a green light to get the single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine following a safety review.

Nearly 2 Out Of 3 Coronavirus Cases In Florida Are Variants: USF

A university health expert said the number of cases statewide is on an upward trend.

Lung Association Report: Tampa’s Air Quality Got Worse

Report reveals more unhealthy air pollution days for Tampa metro area

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Tampa Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Hillsborough County and across FL.

CDC Says Too Soon To Lift Face Mask Mandates, FL Counties Ignore

Hospital admissions for COVID have risen among patients ages 18 to 64 years in recent weeks, but FL counties are dropping mask requirements.

TGH One Of Only In Florida To Perform On-Site COVID-19 Variant Sequencing

The hospital’s esoteric research lab developed testing procedures and protocols to perform critical sequencing.

A Sorority Sister Saved Her Life; Now She Wants To Save Others

April is National Donate Life Month and there are more than 113,000 people on the national transplant waiting list.

3 Tampa Pop-Up Clinics, FEMA Site Halt Johnson & Johnson Vaccines

FEMA said it has stopped administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control.

Hillsborough County Hosts Live Discussions On Coronavirus Issues

Hillsborough County and its community partners are hosting interactive Facebook Live sessions with experts on coronavirus issues.

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Available At Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics

Residents will have a chance to get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccines at pop-up vaccinations sites Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hillsborough County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Tampa area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Available At Tampa Pop-Up Clinics

Adults have a chance to receive the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine at pop-up clinics throughout Tampa Friday through Sunday.

Gail Porter Memorial Award to Honor Pioneer in Cancer Research

The new Gail Porter Memorial Award honors pioneer in cancer research; funds more lung cancer innovations.

Tampa Man to Honor Father by Climbing Raymond James Stadium

Joseph Mannino to Honor Father by Climbing 1,000 Steps at Raymond James Stadium

Young Adults Rush To Get Vaccinations; Can State Meet Demand?

As of Monday, all adults in Florida are eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines. But will the state be able to keep with the demand?

Where Florida Childhood Obesity Ranks Among The States

A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says about 1 in 7 children nationwide are considered obese. Here's where Florida ranks.

FL Teens Age 16, 17 Will Be Eligible For Pfizer Vaccine In April

The Florida Department of Health said it will allow teens to receive the Pfizer vaccination when all adults age 18 and up become eligible.

Coronavirus Cases Down In Tampa Area As Vaccinations Increase

Florida is doing worse than most states in the race to vaccinate its population.

Winn-Dixie To Provide Vaccines To Hillsborough Schools Employees

The one-dose vaccines will be administered on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Veterans Vaccination Site To Relocate To Yuengling Center

The recently established drive-thru vaccination clinic for veterans will move to a larger site at the Yuengling Center beginning March 30.

FEMA To Reimburse Hillsborough $4.48M For Coronavirus Testing

The funding is to reimburse the county for providing regional coronavirus testing sites as well as testing fire rescue and nursing staff.

187,500 More People Now Eligible For Vaccines In Hillsborough

Residents age 50 and older can now make appointments to receive a coronavirus vaccination later this week at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre.

CDC Relaxes School Distancing As FL Tops 2M COVID Cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relaxing social distancing requirements in the classroom. The CDC now recommends 3 feet.

Florida To Begin Vaccinating Residents Age 50 And Up Monday

Florida is just shy of breaking the two million mark for positive test results since the pandemic was declared a year ago.

Tampa General Hospital, USF Health Perform Successful Combined Heart, Liver Transplant

Tampa General Hospital is first in Tampa Bay to successfully perform a combined heart and liver transplant on a patient.

Tampa Veterans' Hospital Offering Vaccines To Veterans, Families

The Department of Health-Hillsborough and the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital have partnered to expand vaccine eligibility for veterans.

DeSantis Says Statistics Vindicate His Decision To Reopen State

On Monday, Florida residents age 60 to 64 became eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Tampa Man Advocates For Cancer Research After Losing His Father

A Tampa man is advocating for lung cancer research after losing his father to the disease.

Florida Governor Hopes To Open Up Vaccines To All Adults In April

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the days of computer systems failing as 1,000 people scramble to claim a single dose of vaccine are over.

Governor Announces Expansion Of Walgreens Vaccination Sites

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Walgreens is increasing the number of stores offering coronavirus vaccines to 97.

County To Begin Vaccinating Residents Age 60 To 64 Monday

Hillsborough County also will open a third public vaccination site Wednesday, March 17 inside TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N. 50th St.

No Wait For Vaccinations At Federal Site In Tampa

Currently there is little to no wait at the coronavirus vaccination site operated by the federal government at the Tampa Greyhound Track.

How Close Are Tampa Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in Hillsborough County.

​Eligibility Expanded For COVID-19 Vaccinations At Ed Radice Site

Additional groups are now eligible for vaccinations through the county's Targeted Vaccine Area program at the Ed Radice Sports Complex.