- LaKesha Harrison is a mother from Citrus County whose son collapsed and died from sudden cardiac arrest while he was at football practice at Citrus High School in 2021.
- Now she speaks on the importance of all kids getting a heart screening to identify hidden defects like the one that took her son's life.
- She also talks to Tampa Bay 28 anchor Andrew Kinsey about the new Florida requirement, beginning in the fall, that high school athletes undergo a heart screening before they can try out or play a sport.
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Tampa Bay is known for our diverse military community, and Tampa Bay 28 Anchor Andrew Kinsey takes pride in sharing their stories. He also enjoys sharing a cup of joy in the mornings, so reach out to Andrew with the things that make you proud to call Tampa Bay home.
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Hernando County teacher suffers life-threatening medical emergency
Rob Strasser was diagnosed with CVST. At first, he thought he had sinus problems until he experienced the worse headache of his life.
Hernando County teacher suffers life-threatening medical emergency
