A UF‑led imaging study mapped 16 million pancreatic cells and found immune attack on beta cells starts well before symptoms, highlighting new early targets.

BayCare says it will partner with Zipline to deliver prescriptions, lab samples and urgent supplies by drone from Pinellas County starting in late 2027. The system will use tethered pods and local charging stations to speed deliveries across Tampa Bay.

Lakewood Ranch's Intelligence Ventures will open a Tampa‑based national accelerator this fall to fast‑track seed‑stage AI‑healthcare startups into pilots and funding.