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The 80-year-old was apparently the first person in the region killed by the mosquito-spread virus in nearly a century. At the same time, there are signs the Hillsborough County outbreak could be waning.
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USDAThe screwworm has not been detected in Florida, but UF veterinarians say the state's climate and large horse and livestock population make preparation critical. -
Alex Brandon/APWiles is a longtime Florida political operative and Trump ally who was co-chair of his 2024 campaign after led his 2016 effort in the state.
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The Florida Department of Health and Jacksonville Mosquito Control are coordinating West Nile surveillance and prevention. -
Jacksonville charities give away groceries to families facing childhood cancer and other serious illnesses, helping ease the financial strain that can accompany caring for sick kids. -
José Delgado worked in agriculture, harvesting everything from tomatoes and squash to beans and sweet potatoes. Over time, working in Florida's heat took its toll. -
Overall, HHS is distributing more than $383 million to bolster behavioral health programs. In addition, USF received $500,000 to implement opioid-sparing pain-management protocols at Tampa General Hospital ERs. -
People outside the family frequently step into helping roles when older adults need assistance. -
The state is still not giving firm answers on when — or whether — it intends to expand a safety-net healthcare program for low-income children that the Legislature has approved. -
Monday is the deadline to comment on the health department's plan to strike four longstanding immunization requirements that the advocates say are safe and lifesaving. -
If you’ve ever caused a rift in your family over a game of Monopoly, you might find it interesting that board games found their way into mental health care. -
Leapfrog argues the case involving five Palm Beach Health Network hospitals raises First Amendment issues because its safety grades are “opinions” protected by the Constitution. -
Citing privacy issues, an official said the health department "is unable to provide additional details." However, the investigation occurs after Hillsborough was described as an "epicenter" of an outbreak. -
The Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians sent notice to the Department of Health requesting a rule hearing on a proposal to make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their school-aged children. -
An administrative law judge has recommended the Florida Department of Health reprimand and fine a nurse who posted a TikTok disparaging the former White House press secretary.
