Caitlin Lockerbie

Saint Petersburg

Brightside Anchor at WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

10News Brightside Anchor weekdays 4:30-7am

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Doctor encourages CPR training to help save lives during National CPR & AED Awareness Week

4 days ago | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

TAMPA, Fla. — Emergency room doctors stress that bystanders, not doctors, are often the difference between life and death during cardiac arrest. It’s National CPR & AED Awareness Week, and emergency physician Dr. Amer Aldeen, Chief Medical Officer for US Acute Care Solutions wants you to know you are the first responder, when it comes to saving a life.
Stroke prevention starts with you: What local experts want you to know

2 weeks ago | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — May marks Stroke Awareness Month, and with stroke cases rising among younger adults, HCA Florida Northside Hospital is at the forefront of rapid response and treatment in Pinellas County. “When it comes to treating a stroke, time is of the essence,” said Tracy Czop, nurse practitioner with HCA Florida Northside’s Stroke Program. “We usually get a pre-alert from EMS that they have a stroke patient on the way.
Why 7 hours of sleep might be the key to better health

1 month ago | thv11.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

TAMPA, Fla. — Getting enough sleep isn’t just about staying alert during the day, it’s deeply connected to your long-term health. Dr. Rajay Seudath of Optum said prioritizing quality rest is critical and just a few simple nighttime habits can make all the difference. “From infancy to older age, the amount of sleep we need evolves,” he said.
Why 7 hours of sleep might be the key to better health

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

TAMPA, Fla. — Getting enough sleep isn’t just about staying alert during the day, it’s deeply connected to your long-term health. Dr. Rajay Seudath of Optum said prioritizing quality rest is critical and just a few simple nighttime habits can make all the difference. “From infancy to older age, the amount of sleep we need evolves,” he said.
Health risks of synthetic hair, relaxers spark new warnings at salons, especially for Black women

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hairstyles rooted in culture, pride and identity are now causing health risks due to the extensions used to create them. For Black women especially, the beauty of braids, sew-ins and relaxers comes with an often overlooked cost.
"Damage Control": Health risks of synthetic hair, relaxers spark new warnings at salons especially for Black women

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hairstyles rooted in culture, pride and identity are now causing health risks, due to the extensions used to create them. For Black women especially, the beauty of braids, sew-ins and relaxers is coming with an often overlooked cost.
Autism center at USF helps Tampa mom support daughter on the spectrum

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

TAMPA, Fla. — April is National Autism Awareness Month — a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for people on the autism spectrum. Lisa Bunn loves to take her kids to the all-abilities playground she helped design in New Tampa. Her journey into advocacy began 13 years ago, when her daughter Elena was first showing signs of development differences. “At her three-year checkup, her pediatrician asked, ‘Do you have any concerns?’” Bunn said.
Fashion meets faith: Spring Fling Runway Show empowers women in recovery

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

TAMPA, Fla. — A fashion show with purpose is strutting into Tampa this weekend where confidence, courage and couture all share the spotlight. The Spring Fling Fashion Show is a heart-centered fundraiser, giving women in recovery a powerful platform on the runway. The event is the result of a dynamic partnership between Hillsborough House of Hope and the Tampa Bay Fashion Experience, founded by Taneka Bowles—philanthropist and wife of Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles.
Tampa Bay mom travels world with daughter, creates travel agency to help others

Feb 6, 2025 | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

TAMPA, Fla. — A mother-daughter duo has turned their family adventures into a thriving business. Tyra Andre and her 10-year-old daughter Isabella Cooley have visited 30 countries, published two books and counting, and created a travel agency, Mommy and Wee Travels, to help families get over any fears of flying and take on the world. It all started 6 years ago with a trip to Paris. "I wanted to make memories with her, and I also wanted to see the world.
Hillsborough House of Hope offers new beginnings for local women

May 23, 2024 | wtsp.com | Caitlin Lockerbie

TAMPA, Fla. — For more than 20 years, Hillsborough House of Hope has provided a roof and resources along with lots of love in between, to women who are starting over after incarceration, addiction, or domestic violence. Kandi Alexander was a thriving businesswoman and homeowner before an opioid addiction robbed her of everything she had. She says the problem started at a doctor’s appointment to treat her degenerative arthritis.