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Florida to launch groundbreaking newborn screening program aimed at detecting nearly 900 rare diseases
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (1701+ words) A new statewide initiative launching this summer at Tampa General Hospital will offer free whole genome sequencing for newborns through Florida's new Sunshine Genetics Newborn Screening Program. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan breaks down what this means for doctors, parents and…...
High childcare costs impact Bay Area families
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (43+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay A family of four now needs more than $106, 000to afford necessities in the Bay Area, according to a newly released report by the United Way Suncoast. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports....
Avoiding the summer slide
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (28+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay FOX 13's Allie Corey sits down with the United Way & Hillsborough County Libraries to talk about the summer slide....
Children's program offers free summer meals
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (35+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay Several school-based programs are either launching or expanding services today, helping families bridge the gap while classes are out. FOX 13's Kellie Cowan reports....
Getting kids ready for Kindergarten over summer
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (55+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay Summer seems to fly by, and for many parents this is the time to prepare their little ones for kindergarten. Dr. Emily Cimino, Director of Early Childhood at Hillsborough County Public Schools gives tips on how to…...
Hillsborough School District summer meal program
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (53+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay School not only provides vital education, but also food for many children. Hillsborough County Schools is one of many organizations that host summer meal programs for students. Shani Hall, HCPS general manager of Student Nutrition Services breaks…...
Families feeling grocery pinch can get free weekly meal boxes for kids in Ruskin
1+ week, 1+ day ago (541+ words) RUSKIN, Fla. - A weekly meal-box program is now available for families in South Hillsborough County as children settle into summer break. Hillsborough County Public Schools launched its weekly summer meal distribution site Wednesday at the South County Career Center in…...
Stroller sculpt helps moms workout
1+ week, 2+ day ago (27+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay Stroller sculpt is a mommy and me pilates-based class offered for free at Mid Town in Tampa....
Teacher gets heartwarming surprise from former student
1+ week, 6+ day ago (38+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay A college freshman flew home to surprise her former Advanced Placement Calculus teacher after nominating her for a FOX 13 Teacher Tribute. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports....
Students with disabilities learn welding skills
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (38+ words) FOX 13 Tampa Bay Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers through hands-on Pepin Academies welding classes. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports....