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Tampa General Hospital says hello to its first baby of the new year

The baby made his appearance into the world at 6 pounds, 13 ounces and a whole 20 inches long.

TAMPA, Fla. — Editor's note: Video above is from a previous story.

Tampa General was able to welcome the hospital's first baby of 2022 at 4:52 a.m. Saturday morning.

Alec Zaim Cardona made his appearance into the world at 6 pounds, 13 ounces and a whole 20 inches long.

He was delivered by Certified Nurse Mid-Wife Louisa Francis and Registered Nurse Aloha Billstone-Winner.

Jessica Rodriguez and Kevin Cardona of Palmetto have four other children, including three girls and a boy. 

They now have one more to complete their family.

Credit: Tampa General Hospital

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