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Hillsborough mosquito officials say dengue cases are rising so fast they need outside agencies, more helicopters and treatment across the whole county. Here’s who’s helping, where they’re spraying and what to do at home.
Pinellas residents can drop off up to four tires for free at the Solid Waste Disposal Complex through Oct. 30 to cut standing-water breeding sites for dengue mosquitoes.
Three Lee County Mosquito Control helicopters staged at Tampa Executive Airport Wednesday morning to help Hillsborough aerial treatments amid a dengue outbreak centered on the county.
HCFR demonstrated a first-in-the-nation drone program Monday that will fly whole blood to trauma scenes in minutes. Live ops expected in October from Stations 9 and 37.
All three core bay counties now have seven-day local emergencies so mosquito control can move faster. Pinellas cites 179 regional cases; here’s what changed Thursday.
Pasco commissioners approved a seven-day local SOE so Emergency Management and mosquito control can cut red tape as regional dengue cases climb. Here’s how the order works — and the Drain-and-Cover checklist.
Five Aedes aegypti pools tested positive in Hillsborough, Pinellas recorded a third local case, and both counties remain on alert. Dump standing water and use daytime repellent.
USF has opened a new 42,000-square-foot College of Nursing facility designed to expand hands-on training and help address Florida’s growing nursing shortage.
ZooTampa has introduced acupuncture therapy as part of its veterinary care, helping animals with complex medical conditions heal, recover and improve their quality of life.
Hurricane season may be quiet, but Florida’s rainy season can still bring serious risks for Tampa Bay homeowners and renters. From flooding to water damage and mold growth, experts are urging residents to prepare before small problems become costly repairs.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis as donations fall to a four-year summer low. Jersey College's Tampa campus will host a blood drive Aug. 4 to help meet the need.
After an unexpected discovery led to a lung cancer diagnosis, Tampa resident Shelly Glenn is using her experience to remind others that anyone with lungs can be at risk.
Tampa General Hospital is the first hospital in the nation to sign the Make Hospital Food Healthy Again pledge, reinforcing its commitment to using nutritious, whole-food meals as part of patient care and recovery.
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 35 cases of cyclosporiasis this season, including five in the Tampa Bay area. The CDC says the parasitic illness is commonly spread through contaminated food or water.
Residents can receive free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose checks, on the first Tuesday of each month.
TGH Behavioral Health Hospital has launched a new Partial Hospitalization Program designed to provide intensive mental health care for patients who need more support between inpatient and traditional outpatient treatment.
National fitness brand [solidcore] is expanding its Tampa Bay presence with a new studio planned for Water Street Tampa in fall 2026.
As Tampa Bay experiences more days above 90 degrees, local officials and experts are highlighting the growing risks of extreme heat and sharing ways residents, workers and vulnerable communities can stay safe.
