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Florida vibrio vulnificus cases increase again. Symptoms to watch for

Florida vibrio vulnificus cases increase again. Symptoms to watch for

Florida reports 21 vibrio vulnificus cases and four deaths in 2026. See which counties are affected and symptoms to watch for.
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Dengue Virus Cases Nearly Double in Hillsborough County, Florida, Prompting Aerial Spraying Efforts

Dengue Virus Cases Nearly Double in Hillsborough County, Florida, Prompting Aerial Spraying Efforts

Dengue virus cases in Hillsborough County, Florida, have almost doubled, reaching 95 cases between August 30 and September 5, up from 59 cases the previous week. Gabriela Henderson, community relations coordinator for Hillsborough County Mosquito Management, stated that this is the worst dengue situation in decades. Adriane Rogers, executive director of the Pasco County Mosquito Control District, attributed the surge to recent heavy rainfall and high mosquito production, combined with increased outdoor activities during holidays like July 4th and Labor Day. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary carrier of the dengue virus, has been identified in positive mosquito pools within the area. In response, a regional effort involving helicopters from Pasco County Mosquito Control is underway to spray central Tampa, targeting areas from Busch Boulevard to San Miguel Street and Manhattan Avenue to 50th Street, including neighborhoods like Seminole Heights, Ybor City, West Tampa, and Palma Ceia. The aerial applicat...
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Robert Pattinson Is Having His Best Year Ever With ‘Primetime,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Dune 3.’ Will the Oscars Recognize Him?

Robert Pattinson Is Having His Best Year Ever With ‘Primetime,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Dune 3.’ Will the Oscars Recognize Him?

Four Robert Pattinsons are better than one, and that makes his upcoming Oscar run a bit more complicated. In “Primetime,” Pattinson sits alone in a dim Florida room, reading a stranger’s chat logs aloud: “I will undress you as you undress me.” He’s playing Chris Hansen, host of the hidden-camera series “To Catch a Predator,” […]
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Could property tax plan mean less access to hospital care for county?

Could property tax plan mean less access to hospital care for county?

A new study concludes that Florida public hospitals and health tax districts stand to lose $323 million if voters pass a property tax cut amendment in the November general election.
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LIVE high school football scores: Sarasota, Manatee, updates for Week 4

LIVE high school football scores: Sarasota, Manatee, updates for Week 4

Follow our live scoreboard for Sarasota and Manatee high school football games being played Thursday and Friday, Sept. 10-11, 2026
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Sarasota marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with inaugural stair climb

Sarasota marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with inaugural stair climb

Firefighters will lead an inaugural Sarasota stair climb honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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11 best sandwich spots in Florida worth the trip

11 best sandwich spots in Florida worth the trip

From classic deli favorites to Cubans, here are the best places to grab a sandwich during your next Florida road trip.
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'Hog Trail Killer' may have killed as many as 13. Florida is about to execute him

'Hog Trail Killer' may have killed as many as 13. Florida is about to execute him

The Hog Trail Killer would target young men down on their luck, luring them to the woods with promises of cash for nude photos before tying them up and killing them.
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Florida executes 'Hog Trail Killer' suspected in at least 13 killings

Florida executes 'Hog Trail Killer' suspected in at least 13 killings

The execution of Daniel Conahan Jr. came 30 years after the discovery of a naked man who had been strangled in the woods set off a complex investigation that's ongoing to this day
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Florida Department of Health Proposes Rollback of School Vaccine Requirements, Raising Public Health Concerns

Florida Department of Health Proposes Rollback of School Vaccine Requirements, Raising Public Health Concerns

The Florida Department of Health has proposed eliminating the requirement for four types of immunizations at public schools: Hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), Haemophilus influenzae type b, and pneumococcal conjugate. The proposal, signed by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on August 24, also seeks to expand religious exemptions to include 'moral and ethical beliefs.' This move follows a year of state efforts to eliminate vaccine mandates, with Ladapo previously stating that mandates 'drip with disdain and slavery.' While the proposed rule targets PreK-12 schools, it also allows college and university students aged 18 to 20 to opt out of the state’s immunization registry, Florida SHOTS. Medical experts, including George Rust, a professor at FSU College of Medicine, and Dr. Rana Alissa, president of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, have warned that these changes threaten herd immunity and the health of vulnerable populations.
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Super 10 Sarasota, Manatee football team ranking entering Week 4

Super 10 Sarasota, Manatee football team ranking entering Week 4

Week 3 of the regular season is in the books. See which schools are in the top 10 teams heading into Week 4.
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St. Thomas Aquinas remains No. 1 in Florida Super 25 football poll

St. Thomas Aquinas remains No. 1 in Florida Super 25 football poll

St. Thomas Aquinas stays at No. 1 in USA TODAY Florida Super 25 football rankings after beating No. 3 Columbus 31-24 last week.