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Cooking with Maren: Meals that say ‘I Love You’ | Bloom Registered Dietitian Gabrielle Mancella and her 4-year-old daughter, Maren Marie, joined Bloom host Gayle Guyardo for a heartwarming Mommy & Me cooking segment. Little Maren loves showing love through food, and together, they shared quick, easy, and nutritious meals that bring families closer at dinnertime.

In many households, dinnertime can be chaotic, but when the whole family gets involved, eating well becomes fun and effortless. Gabrielle and Maren demonstrated three simple recipes—each made in 30 minutes or less, with minimal ingredients and balanced macronutrients. Best of all, these dishes are kid-friendly, allowing children to participate without concerns about food safety or raw ingredients.

Craniocervical specialist Dr. Chris Slininger joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to discuss how the brain plays a crucial role in our gut health.

Weight talk around children can have a big impact on their relationship with food. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Emily Muecke, joins guest host, Maggie Rodriguez, to share how to help avoid disordered eating.

Medications aren't always the answer to your dopamine levels, as there are ways to pair them naturally. Today, Psychiatrist Dr. Hector Rodriguez, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom to discuss how our daily activities could help with our dopamine levels.

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Keel Farms is set to welcome visitors for its annual Strawberry Bash, a two-day event celebrating the peak of Florida’s strawberry season with family-friendly activities, fresh produce, and locally crafted beverages. The festival will take place on Feb. 22-23 at Keel Farms in Plant City, offering guests a chance to enjoy seasonal treats, outdoor entertainment, and interactive farm experiences.

Beauty starts from within, and it all starts with feeding your body the right food and supplements so that you can reach a healthy mindset. Dr. Hector Rodriguez joins Gayle Guyardo on the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to get you in the right state of mind.

Crumbling portions of US-301 cause concern in Riverview

Federal and state law enforcement officials announced arrests in what they called a "multi-state stolen vehicle conspiracy."

"Yes, our Marine unit had to do a double take as well, but all is good, just a dinosaur paddle boarding. Nothing to see here," the Martin County Sheriff's Office said.

Pediatric Emergency Physician, Dr. Audrey Paul, joins guest host Maggie Rodriguez on the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to weigh in on some of the most common emergencies she sees in children and how parents can best care for them.

Frankie Maldonado, the Director of Operations for Life Guard Imaging, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to share more about how their innovative technology is helping save lives through early detection.