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Florida's 252 locally acquired dengue cases across these 7 counties

Florida's 252 locally acquired dengue cases across these 7 counties

More than 250 cases of locally acquired dengue have been reported this year in Florida. Hillsborough has most with some also in South Florida.
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Florida Department of Health in Broward County Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory Following Confirmed Dengue Case

Florida Department of Health in Broward County Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory Following Confirmed Dengue Case

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) has issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming a human case of locally-acquired dengue fever. DOH-Broward is actively coordinating surveillance, prevention, and control efforts with Broward County Mosquito Control to address the situation. Dengue, transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito, presents as a flu-like illness with symptoms such as severe muscle aches, joint pain, fever, and sometimes a rash, typically appearing within 14 days of a bite. The department emphasizes that dengue fever is not contagious from person to person. This advisory comes as part of the department's ongoing statewide surveillance for various mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue.
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Beach advisory issued in Miami-Dade for elevated bacteria levels

Beach advisory issued in Miami-Dade for elevated bacteria levels

The Florida Department of Health issued a health advisory for a Key Biscayne beach due to elevated levels of bacteria in nearby waters.
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Weather. NHC warns tropical depression could form this week in Gulf

Weather. NHC warns tropical depression could form this week in Gulf

What does latest NHC forecast mean for Florida and Palm Beach County? Tropical depression or storm could develop this week as rainy week anticipated.
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Florida Lottery player turns $20 scratch-off ticket into $5 million

Florida Lottery player turns $20 scratch-off ticket into $5 million

A Tampa woman claimed a $5 million top prize after buying a $20 Florida Lottery 200X The Cash scratch-off ticket at a Murphy USA in Panama City.
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Week 4 Packers at Buccaneers: live updates: Score, highlights and more

Week 4 Packers at Buccaneers: live updates: Score, highlights and more

Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and analysis as the Buccaneers host the Packers in Week 4 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Snacks recalled by Florida company were distributed to 8 states

Snacks recalled by Florida company were distributed to 8 states

Inexport Logistics LLC, a Miami-based company, is recalling about 189 pounds of potato chip products.
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Terrion Arnold's friend and co-defendant pleads guilty

Terrion Arnold's friend and co-defendant pleads guilty

By Field Level Media Oct 05 (Field Level Media) - Boakai Hilton, a friend and co-defendant of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold, pleaded guilty Monday in a Florida kidnapping and armed robbery case and agreed to testify against Arnold as part of the deal.
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More than 122,000 Gatorade cases recalled. Is Palm Beach County affected?

More than 122,000 Gatorade cases recalled. Is Palm Beach County affected?

PepsiCo is recalling more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade across 37 states. Is Florida or Palm Beach County impacted?
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Sarasota man seriously injured as pickup overturns on I-75

Sarasota man seriously injured as pickup overturns on I-75

A 59-year-old Sarasota man was seriously injured in a rollover crash on I-75 near Big Bend Road in Hillsborough County.
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This nearby school district is down 12,300 students, way more than PBC

This nearby school district is down 12,300 students, way more than PBC

Broward lost 12,343 students this year, nearly double Palm Beach County's decline, fueling school closure talks. Here are the schools being discussed.
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Florida Department of Health Seeks Biological Scientist for Public Health Epidemics

Florida Department of Health Seeks Biological Scientist for Public Health Epidemics

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Pinellas County is actively seeking an OPS Biological Scientist IV to serve as a FOCUS Patient Navigator/Disease Intervention Specialist. This role is critical in addressing multiple public health epidemics, including HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, and the opioid crisis. The specialist will primarily work within hospital Emergency Room (ER) departments to ensure that patients diagnosed with these conditions are linked to necessary healthcare services and receive initial appointments. Key responsibilities include contacting infected individuals for education and interviews, conducting linkage to care for newly diagnosed and re-engaging patients, and providing targeted outreach to those lost to care. The position also involves assessing and addressing barriers to care such as transportation, mental health challenges, and substance use, while collaborating with hospitals and community resources to optimize patient access. The specialist will be responsible for accurate ...