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."
- MacDill Mold—Winner 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 for 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.
Family charged hundreds for car towed from paid lot during downtown Tampa event
A family claims a 17-year-old was waved into a parking spot by an attendant, paid $45 to park, and still had her grandfather's truck towed during a Lightning playoff game.
