FDA Advises Zika Screening For All US Blood Centers
The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood banks to start screening for Zika virus, a major expansion intended to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne disease.
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The Food and Drug Administration wants all U.S. blood banks to start screening for Zika virus, a major expansion intended to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne disease.
Health officials have advised pregnant women to avoid a part of Miami where mosquitoes are apparently transmitting Zika directly to humans.
Florida's governor says the state has concluded that four mysterious Zika infections likely came from mosquitoes in the Miami area.
Two people were killed and as many as 17 people injured early Monday morning in a shooting at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida.
The family of a local mother murdered in Florida says the whole ordeal feels like a nightmare.
Authorities said they have arrested a suspect in the early Saturday beating of a man outside a Florida mosque.
Authorities were investigating Sunday what caused a driver of a decades-old school bus to run a flashing red light and collide with a tractor-trailer causing both to burst into flames killing five people and injuring 25 others.
People marched down Orlando streets with rainbow flags and others lined up to wait hours for a "One Pulse" tattoo on Saturday as supporters tried to boost the somber city's spirits while more victims of last weekend's nightclub shooting were buried.
The parents of a Nebraska toddler killed by an alligator at Florida's Walt Disney World say they are overwhelmed by the support they have received since the death of their son.
Walt Disney World closed beaches at its Florida resorts Wednesday while dozens of rescuers searched a lagoon for the body of 2-year-old boy.
Authorities are searching for a child who was dragged into the water by an alligator near Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando.
Sen. Bob Casey (D., Pa.) is introducing legislation that would ban people convicted of committing hate crimes from owning guns.
Dozens of bodies were slowly removed late Sunday from a popular Orlando gay club after a gunman sprayed the helpless crowd with bullets in violence that left 50 dead and devastated a city famous for family-friendly theme parks.
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all United States and Pennsylvania flags at the Capitol Complex, Commonwealth facilities, and all public buildings and grounds in Pennsylvania lowered to half-staff.
Pennsylvania officials released statements Sunday expressing their sympathies and support for Orlando in the wake of a mass shooting that left 50 people dead.
President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as an "act of terror" and an "act of hate" targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for gays and lesbians.
A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub early Sunday, killing at least 50 people before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said.
The gunman who shot and killed a singer who rose to fame after appearing on "The Voice" traveled to Orlando specifically to attack her, authorities said Saturday.
Swimmers at a Florida Panhandle beach are dealing with painful rashes from stinging jellyfish larvae, more commonly known as "sea lice."
Pickleball is a sport that combines badminton, tennis and ping pong.
Video of a giant alligator at a Florida golf course has gone viral and it's just something you have to see to believe.
Imagine the surprise of some officers in Florida, when they found an alligator foot in a driver's dashboard.
A woman from Pittsburgh was pushing a stroller in Florida Friday morning when she was hit by an SUV and killed.
South Florida zoo staffers and friends of a veteran keeper attacked and killed by a Malayan tiger met Saturday morning to mourn her death as investigators sought clues as to what led the tiger to violently turn on his caretaker.
A 101-year-old Florida woman is getting a second chance at prom.
Tuesday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The city says the purple curbed areas and the program makes it easier for delivery drivers and people parking for just a short period of time without double parking or leaving their vehicles blocks away.
The gingerbread house was submitted by students from Moore Elementary School in Brentwood.
Student workers voted Friday overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
Police are trying to stop a string of suspicious fires around Aliquippa.
Tuesday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Chief John Walsh was laid to rest following a funeral service at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
The city says the purple curbed areas and the program makes it easier for delivery drivers and people parking for just a short period of time without double parking or leaving their vehicles blocks away.
The gingerbread house was submitted by students from Moore Elementary School in Brentwood.
Student workers voted Friday overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
A big local election is looming on the horizon, and a well-known political figure and son of a former mayor is lining up as a potential challenger to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
KDKA-TV money and political editor Jon Delano is retiring after 30 years. He talked to Ken Rice about his remarkable career.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats for the third time in as many years.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads to Wexford Elementary School where the kids have been busy raising money for the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
Squire, the Lanner falcon, is an example of one of the many birds of prey they care for at the National Aviary! They stopped by to tell us more about how they care for the animals at the facility and about their big plans for Giving Tuesday!
Dr. Mike Hutchinson, from Animal General in Cranberry Township, is back. Thanksgiving break is a great time to spend a little extra time with your furry friend, but there are many hazards at this time of year too. Here are some tips on traveling with your pet and some table and counter manners.
PTL's Daisy Jade visits the City-County Building downtown to get a look at the the City of Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Display and Competition!
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
As tales of scammers swiping tickets from Ticketmaster accounts grow, there are simple yet effective ways to protect your tickets.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal for Pittsburgh but the Penguins lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club.
Isaac Brown rushed for two touchdowns, Tyler Shough threw for two scores and Stanquan Clark had two of Louisville's three interceptions as the Cardinals routed Pittsburgh 37-9 on Saturday.
Crosby is the 21st player in NHL history to reach the 600-goal mark.
Drew Allar passed for 233 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score and a late fourth-down conversion to help fourth-ranked Penn State fend off Minnesota 26-25 and stay on track for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
CJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.
One tree farm in Harmony, Butler County, is already open for the season.
The hunt is still on for the one-of-a-kind Topps Paul Skenes Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card.
Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Mac Miller fans are getting new music in the new year.
The official teaser for "The Pitt" dropped, revealing a premiere date in January.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
The last thing many want to do for the holiday is commit a Thanksgiving faux pas.
The use of the smart loading zones was introduced as part of a pilot program Downtown in 2022 before being expanded to other neighborhoods and parts of the city.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Tuesday is likely going to be one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
