TAMPA, Fla. — Florida ranks third in the nation in reported human trafficking cases, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. But there are organizations, like Redefining Refuge, that are local to the Tampa Bay area and are actively fighting a... See more
TAMPA, Fla. — According to the CDC, overdose deaths in Florida are down 20% from last year. But for a local mom, even one is one too many. Her only son died from a fentanyl overdose, and now, as Tampa Bay 28 anchor Wendy Ryan found out, she’s on a mission... See more
TAMPA, Fla. — We are just days away from the 250th birthday of America and many of us will spend 4th of July celebrating with cookouts or even fireworks. But it’s important to remember those nighttime celebrations can be triggering for some. For veterans,... See more
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Thrives was created to help break the silence around mental health. The mission is to stop the stigma and connect people in meaningful ways. Now, it’s gaining momentum with powerful new programs. “My mother was a victim of a sexual... See more
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay 28 anchor Wendy Ryan has made it her commitment to keep you informed on mental health research over the last six years. Ryan recently found and looked at a new study that said one in five young people ages 12 to 21 use AI Chatbots ... See more
