AdventHealth West Florida welcomes first babies of 2026

DAVENPORT, Fla. AdventHealth West Florida hospitals are thrilled to announce our first babies of 2026!

At AdventHealth Heart of Florida, Baby Irish, a girl, was born at 12 a.m. on January 1, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Proud parents Jenny and Oscar Escobar shared their appreciation for the care team, giving special thanks to their nurse, Marie, for her compassionate care.

Baby Irish
Baby Irish born at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.

At AdventHealth Zephyrhills, Baby Raven was born at 2:11 a.m. on January 1, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces. Raven and her family are doing well as they celebrate the New Year together.

Baby Raven
Baby Raven was born at AdventHealth Zephyrhills.

At AdventHealth Sebring, Baby Silas, a boy, was born at 3:49 a.m. on January 1, weighing 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

"We are forever grateful for the love my birth team and doctor gave us during the most special moment of our lives." -- Joanna Contreras, Silas' mom

Baby Silas
Baby Silas born at AdventHealth Sebring.

At AdventHealth Ocala, Baby Isaac, a boy, was born at 6:42 a.m. on January 1, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Parents Michael and Brianna Cassella shared that Isaac is the family’s third boy.

Baby Issac

We wish the babies, their families and loved ones many blessings for the year!