Avery Cotton
WFLA NEWS
Tampa, FL, United States
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HGTV stars join local Walk to End Alzheimer’s
A pair of HGTV stars are walking to end Alzheimer’s in Tampa Bay. → Read More
Walt Disney World increasing capacity at parks
New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance has led Disney to make a major announcement: It's boosting the parks' capacity. → Read More
Need a companion? St. Pete kennel that raises law enforcement dogs wants to give puppy to military veteran
May is Military Appreciation Month, and a St. Petersburg dog kennel, that raises law enforcement dogs is hoping to give a deserving veteran some great companionship! → Read More
Hillsborough waste collectors refurbish old bikes for kids in need
They say what's one man's trash is another man's treasure, and two men who work with Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management are using that phrase to make a lot of kids in Tampa Bay happy. → Read More
Remarkable Women: Brittany Howard hopes to change Florida pool law to save children
A Tampa Bay mother is using an unthinkable tragedy to try and change Florida laws in hopes of saving the lives of children in honor of her son. → Read More
Remarkable Women: Kay Dillinger loses daughter, helps needy children in her name
A Tampa Bay woman who suffered an unthinkable tragedy ended up turning it into a way to feed, dress and educate needy children. → Read More
Local judge helps Santa spread Christmas cheer
2020 has been the Grinch who’s stolen a lot of joy from kids this year. They’ve missed being with friends, been through isolation lockdown and perhaps even seen their parents struggling to make ends meet, but one of Santa’s very best helpers is determined to make sure the Grinch doesn’t rob our children of Christmas magic. → Read More
Staying strong and living with dementia
No one ever asks to be diagnosed with dementia, but six years ago, Brian LeBlanc was. → Read More
City of Dunedin turns purple for Alzheimer’s awareness
Purple is the official color of Alzheimer’s awareness and this weekend, the city of Dunedin turns purple in an effort to raise money for the cause. → Read More
Alzheimer’s Brain Bus goes virtual during pandemic
This year has proven to be anything but normal, though, so the Brain Bus is going virtual. → Read More
How to keep loved ones with Alzheimer’s safe in a disaster
There’s a lot to be anxious about with the pandemic, but we’re also in the middle of hurricane season and it’s important to be prepared. → Read More
NIH halts clinical hydroxychloroquine trial
The National Institute of Health is stopping its trial of the drug hydroxychloroquine saying it is not beneficial to coronavirus patients. → Read More
10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease
It's important to understand the symptoms of the disease so early diagnosis can be detected. → Read More
Daughter turns caregiver for mom diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
But, behind that twinkle is a woman who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s six years ago. Now, Queenie’s caretaker is the daughter she raised. → Read More
YMCA summer camps scheduled to start in June
Mitchel said parents are relieved to hear their kids will have an option to get out of the house and enjoy some time with their friends at the YMCA's summer camps. Of course, COVID-19 is top of mind to keep all the kids and staff safe, including not placing kids in big groups. → Read More
Hillsborough Co. residents can now apply for coronavirus recovery aid online
Residents in Hillsborough County looking for financial help in the midst of the coronavirus can now apply online. → Read More
Popular gardener remembered after he dies in house fire
When crews arrived to his home, they say they noticed huge flames coming from the home. → Read More
Lottery drawing for dogs seized happening Thursday
However, the Pet Resource Center in Hillsborough County says there are plans in place to keep an eye on the dogs. → Read More
Thieves targeting Tampa Bay area gyms, stealing credit cards
There are similar cases out of Sarasota and Lee Counties. Authorities are working to learn if they are related. → Read More
Shelby Nealy back in court, attorneys asking for ex-wife’s mental health records
The state plans to seek the death penalty if convicted. Nealy will be back in court in February 2020. → Read More