Joneé Lewis
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Memphis, TN, United States
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Colon cancer increasing among adults younger than 55, report finds
A new report by the American Cancer Society found Colorectal cancer is swiftly shifting to younger individuals. → Read More
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port. → Read More
Proposed bill would ban dogs from sticking heads outside car windows
A newly filed Florida Senate Bill related to animal welfare could change how you travel with your dog. → Read More
‘It’s about transparency’: Florida lawmakers push for partisan school board races
This week a Florida House panel took a first step toward shifting to partisan school board elections. → Read More
Report: Tampa Bay area tops cities where inflation is rising the most
The latest numbers from the Consumer Price Index show an increase in inflation by 0.5% for the month and 6.4% over the last 12 months. In the Tampa metro area, that number was at 8.9% for the last 12 months with food, energy and housing costs among the largest contributors to the monthly increases. → Read More
Alligator with taped snout trapped in Brandon retention pond: ‘It’s inhumane’
A Hillsborough County woman is hoping to get help rescuing an alligator from her community’s retention pond. → Read More
Hillsborough County student launches dispenser program to increase access to menstrual products at school
A Tampa teen started a non-profit during the pandemic to ensure her classmates had access to feminine products. → Read More
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay creates apprenticeship program to address EMT shortage
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are essential workers and right now they’re hard to come by. → Read More
Tampa Riverwalk among 20 cities nominated for USA Today’s best riverwalk
Tampa’s Riverwalk is one of 20 cities nominated to be named USA Today’s best riverwalk. → Read More
Tampa shines blue in recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The City of Tampa shined blue on Monday night in appreciation of law enforcement. → Read More
St. Pete Youth Farm kicks off weeklong Kwanzaa celebrations
Monday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, the holiday celebrating African American and pan-African culture. → Read More
8-year-old Lakeland girl battling cancer surprised with Christmas parade
Christmas came early for a young Lakeland girl battling a rare form of cancer. → Read More
'A gift of safety': Kindergarteners across Florida to receive free Child ID kit
More than 800,000 children go missing each year in the US – one every 40 seconds. Attorney General Ashley Moody said free Child ID kits will be distributed to parents of every kindergarten student in Florida. The kits make it easier for parents to collect identifying information should they ever need it. → Read More
FPL surprises Sarasota veteran with energy-efficient home decorations for the holidays
Carlos Moreira spent more than 15 years on active duty in the U.S Marine Corps and three years as a reservist before enrolling in college at USF. He now works as USF's Military and Veterans Success Center's veterans service administrator. FPL honored him for his service by turning his home into an energy-efficient winter wonderland. → Read More
WHO and CDC: Measles a threat to millions of children as vaccinations decline
The agencies said measles vaccination coverage has steadily declined since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose: 25 million children missed their first dose and an additional 14.7 million children missed their second dose. → Read More
City of Tampa testing solar sidewalk to power traffic intersection
Tampa leaders are increasing their efforts to create a resilient and sustainable community. → Read More
VISIT FLORIDA launches post-Hurricane Ian campaign to help in tourism recovery
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has launched a new marketing campaign to promote tourism. → Read More
Tampa Bay area doctors concerned about early flu season, rise in RSV among children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the first FluView of the 2022-2023 influenza season. It shows early increases in seasonal influenza activity reported across most of the United States, with the southeast and south-central areas of the country reporting the highest levels of activity. → Read More
Moffitt Cancer Center uses new exhibit to increase breast cancer awareness
New statistics from the American Cancer Society show the death rate dropped by 43% over the last three decades, translating to 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time. That same study also found, despite a lower incidence rate in Black women, they had a higher overall death rate, highlighting the importance of addressing racial disparities. → Read More
Bay area shelters welcome beagles removed from breeding facility
More than 30 beagles were brought to the Bay Area after being saved from a mass breeding facility last month. → Read More