Florida wildlife officials have temporarily halted the scallop harvesting season in Pasco County due to unsafe toxin levels. The season may be extended if water […]
Category: Health, & Welfare
Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary Provides Home For 850 Parrots
The Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary (FEBS) is a non-profit home to over 850 parrots. Many exotic birds outlive their owners and arrive at FEBS after […]
Childcare Crisis: Solutions to Retain and Strengthen Early Childhood Educators
The childcare crisis is multifaceted, with low pay and shortage of teachers being key issues. Early learning coalitions in the Tampa Bay area are exploring […]
New Medical Campus Groundbreaking In Pasco County
The Speros FL Moffitt Cancer Center broke ground in 2023, kicking off construction of the first 75 acres of development. The new campus, named the […]
Rachael Keegan’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery
Rachael Keegan, a recovering addict, shares her story of overcoming substance abuse, including opioids and meth, and finding hope and sobriety through organizations like The […]
Narcan Availability Expands Across Tampa Bay
Advocates and health officials in Tampa Bay are working to make the anti-overdose nasal spray Narcan free and widely available to combat the opioid crisis. […]
Childcare Crisis Hits Families with Children with Disabilities
The US has a childcare crisis, with a shortage of providers and high costs leaving millions of families struggling. Parents of children with disabilities face […]
Beat the Heat: Low-Cost Ways to Stay Cool
Global temperatures have hit new records, and keeping cool remains harder in the summer. Staying cool is especially difficult in urban areas like Tampa, Florida, […]
Fighting Dengue Fever In Pasco County
Local Mosquito Control District is working to protect citizens from dengue fever by surveilling and treating areas where mosquitoes carrying the virus are found. The […]
RSV Vaccine Shortage Hits Tampa Bay, RSV Season Begins Soon
Tampa Bay residents are eligible for RSV vaccine, but few have received it. The RSV season is underway in Florida and will soon begin nationwide. […]