- A new analysis from Thumbtack reveals the sneeziest cities in the U.S., and Tampa ranks No. 7 in the nation, just behind Orlando at No. 6.
- Tampa Bay 28 anchor Nadeen Yanes spoke with Dr. Rima Sanka, an immunologist at Advanced Allergy and Asthma Care, who says she’s not surprised Tampa made the top 10.
- Tampa’s peak allergy season: mid-February through mid-May.
- New residents often develop allergy symptoms within 3–5 years of moving to the area.

Florida brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal
A West Palm Beach man battling an aggressive brain tumor was denied insurance coverage for the surgery he needed to remove it, only to see his insurer reverse course in a dramatic turn that unfolded inside his hospital room while our investigative team was there interviewing him about the denial.
FL brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal