Briona Arradondo
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Nashville, TN, United States
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50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade inspires weekend of protests across Florida
This weekend kicked off marches and rallies across the country for supporters on both sides of women’s reproductive rights debate as Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. After the ruling was overturned in the summer of 2022, the issue was sent back to the states by the U.S. Supreme Court, but some states have either strengthened… → Read More
Florida's largest pumpkin finds home in Tampa right before Halloween
A prize-worthy pumpkin has a new home in Tampa just in time for Halloween, and it’s the largest pumpkin in Florida. → Read More
Transportation officials recommend all new cars have alcohol detection systems
A new car comes with all kinds of advanced technology, and the list could soon add alcohol detection. → Read More
Tampa International Airport to add first new terminal in nearly 20 years
Tampa International Airport just got the green light for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years. → Read More
Lawsuit challenges Florida’s new rule on gender-affirming healthcare within Medicaid program
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration changed who can get reimbursed for treatments and medications on August 21. It excludes reimbursements for gender-affirming healthcare such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery. → Read More
Environmental advocates say Florida isn't doing enough to prevent toxic algae blooms
A coalition of environmental groups in Florida put together a progress report on the state’s effort to reduce toxic algae blooms. Advocates said the state is failing to implement enough recommendations three years into the governor’s special taskforce to address the issue. → Read More
Catholic Charities, Hillsborough County turns Ruskin motel into apartments for low-income residents
Catholic Charities officially opened 13 units to low-income residents with the help of Hillsborough County funding. The nonprofit converted the former Carol Motel in Ruskin on U.S. Highway 41 into an apartment complex, using $500,000 from Catholic Charities and $1.5 million from Hillsborough County. → Read More
Tarpon Springs commissioners place a hold on controversial Anclote apartment plan as legal battle continues
In a big win for an environmental group in Tarpon Springs, city commissioners voted Tuesday to block a developer's plans to build an apartment complex along the Anclote River, meaning permits and contracts are on hold until a lawsuit challenging the project is resolved. → Read More
Tampa doctors explain Ramsay Hunt syndrome following Justin Bieber diagnosis
Pop singer Justin Bieber shared on social media his diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome on Friday. He made the announcement in an Instagram video to let his fans know half of his face was paralyzed due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and it’s the reason he’s canceling upcoming concerts. → Read More
USF professor uses 'brain painting' to help treat those with ADHD through abstract art
The computer interfaced program is called “brain painting,” and it’s the brainchild of USF Researcher and Professor Marvin Andujar. He said the project started off from his work with brain-controlled drones, and then college students came to him for help with focus and concentration in classes. → Read More
Survey: Some Floridians would hesitate to evacuate during hurricane season due to high gas prices
Gas costs are expected to remain high through the summer – so emergency managers are sharing how to plan around your wallet. The survey found two in five Floridians or 42% of those surveyed would hesitate to evacuate their homes because of prices at the pump. Residents at a St. Pete hurricane prep expo Wednesday said they aren’t surprised. → Read More
Two years later: How George Floyd's death has changed policing federally, locally
On Wednesday, the second anniversary of Floyd’s death, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on changes to the way federal law enforcement officers operate, including a national law enforcement database to track officer misconduct, mandating body worn cameras on patrol and banning choke holds and no knock warrants. → Read More
Local nonprofit resources strained as inflation surges
Buying food isn’t just getting harder for families in need, it’s hitting the nonprofits that help them. Feeding Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries said surging inflation is straining resources, and both nonprofits said workers are seeing a record number of families needing help. → Read More
'It's well worth it': Longtime nurses work to inspire next generation
The field of healthcare nurses is evolving, and nurses are dealing with much more now than even a few years ago. → Read More
Gulfport realtor makes history with first US cryptocurrency home sale
The Gulfport house listed for sale as an NFT is off the market, helping Tampa Bay made history in real estate. → Read More
Proposed laws stir up controversy as they move through Florida's Legislature
The proposed laws range from restricting curriculum related to critical race theory, election laws, and security and abortion rights. Many of the laws have been positioned as protections for the rights of parents, the unborn, and democratic processes, but the bills' opponents say the so-called protections may do more harm than good. → Read More
Local home first in the nation to be sold as NFT
A Pinellas County realtor is selling a house as an NFT at auction next week, a first in the country. → Read More
Child drownings hit record number in Florida
Nearly 100 children drowned in Florida in 2021 and 66% of them were under age 3. → Read More
Hospitals see spike in pediatric COVID-19 cases
The omicron variant is infecting children as the country experiences a surge in COVID cases. Doctors in Tampa Bay are seeing a jump in the number of children coming to the hospital with COVID-19, including children under 5 who aren’t eligible for the vaccine. → Read More
Community land trust in Hillsborough County could help bring down housing prices
Finding an affordable place to live is so challenging that Hillsborough County leaders are turning to a creative solution to help residents. Commissioners are setting up a community land trust that will allow the county to buy land, build housing, and ensure affordable prices. → Read More