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 their innovative scan helping save lives through early detection.

The News Channel 8 Team presents the latest information on the events of the day and timely updates on local sports, weather conditions and traffic issues.

8 On Your Side tracks down Leo Govoni to ask the hard questions for families who've lost everything. Govoni founded the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration, which promised to safeguard money meant to help provide for disabled people throughout their lives, but Govoni lent himself millions from that fund without paying it back.

Police said seven horses owned by Carousel Sea Horses were beginning a beach ride on Manatee Avenue West around 11 a.m. when the guide's horse was spooked.

When looking to lead a healthy lifestyle, there are many changes we can incorporate to cut out unhelpful habits, bad fashion, and food filled with chemicals. Bloom host Gayle Guyardo explore the secret swaps that can change our lives.

About BLOOM BLOOM is Tampa Bay’s only daily 1-hour TV show focusing on health & lifestyle.

BLOOM covers the topics of health & medicine, nutrition, fitness, beauty, wellness, kids health, sports medicine, holistic healing, mental health, relationships, women’s health, financial health and pet health. From THE DOCTOR IS IN segment featuring a doctor of the day to our RED CARPET TREATMENT showcasing the latest cosmetic procedures BLOOM offers viewers the latest news and information on health and medicine.

Join host Gayle Guyardo weekdays at 2:00pm only on WFLA News Channel 8 -- with an encore broadcast late night 3:00am. Tune into BLOOM and watch your life grow!

Gayle Guyardo Meet the host of the daily health & lifestyle TV show BLOOM airing only on WFLA News Channel 8 — Gayle Guyardo, a Tampa native and longtime news anchor and journalist for 26 years. Gayle has dedicated much of her 28 years at WFLA to highlighting breakthrough medical treatments, holistic healing trends, scientific weight loss and fitness trends.

Gayle is the proud mom of four daughters, and her loving husband Mark is also a Tampa native who grew up just blocks away from Gayle. As a 3rd generation “Tampanian” Gayle’s passion throughout her tenure at WFLA has been shining the spotlight on Tampa business and seeing first hand Tampa Bay Bloom!

February 5, 2025, Broadcast

Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.

A Polk County convicted felon is accused of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer not long after getting out of prison.

Comprehensive coverage of local, regional, state and national news events that affect the Tampa area are provided by the News Channel 8 First at 4:00 News team.

New beginnings call for new practices. That's why we're trying out guided mediation to help with letting go of anxiety and start fresh. Katie Krimitsos, founder of Women's Meditation Network, joins Gayle Guyardo , the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to share how meditation has grown in popularity and demonstrate a quick daily breathing practice to help reset.

Claudia and John Sjostedt's golf cart was flooded during Hurricane Helene. They called Better Call Behnken for help, saying they gave it to a local repair shop for an estimate but now the shop is closed, the cart was missing and they couldn't reach the shop's owners for answers.

The Big Game is just around the corner, and with big events like this one it's always a good idea to be prepared for any unprecedented situation that may put your loved ones at risk. Bryan Stern, CEO and Chairman of Gery Bull Rescue, joins Gayle Guyardo , the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom , to share some safety tips for large events and discuss the work his foundation does to help during disasters.

Details affecting local, regional and national news events of the day are provided by the News Channel 8 Team as well as updates on weather and traffic.

Tampa Bay's weather forecast for this week looks foggy to start out, but warms nicely each afternoon.