Tampa Bay 28 (WFTS) has won 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards in the large-market television categories of "Continuing Coverage" and "News Documentary."
The men and women stationed at MacDill Air Force Base turned to the Tampa Bay 28 I-Team to reveal why many of them fear for the safety of their own families due to mold. The consistent following-through earned the station an award for "Continuing Coverage."
- Families living on MacDill Air Force Base come forward with concerns about mold
- U.S. Rep. Castor calls for end to contract with MacDill's base housing provider
- Congressman promises action for MacDill AFB families concerned about mold
WATCH: Congressman meets with defense secretary after I-Team reveals MacDill mold concerns
In our Patient No More special that won for "News Documentary," the I-Team introduces the community to a group of women battling breast cancer and their insurance companies; doctors who are fed up with dealing with the insurance issues; we learn about the games insurance companies play with coverage; and more.
WATCH: Florida doctor's fight breast cancer patients denied insurance coverage gets Hollywood spotlight
The RTDNA National Edward R. Murrow Awards have been issued since 1971. Award recipients “demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession of electronic journalism,” according to the organization.
Cyclist struck and killed by car after surviving cardiac arrest months earlier
Craig Prather survived a cardiac arrest in December. Less than six months later, he was struck and killed by a car.
