Update on the Opioid Epidemic in U.S. December 28, 2016 Drug overdose deaths, including opioid overdose deaths, continue to increase in the United States, according to new data from the...
Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes Found in New Area of Miami Beach October 3, 2016 More Zika-carrying mosquitoes have been captured in Miami Beach, this time in a new neighborhood. The Florida Department of Agriculture...
One Area of Miami Declared Zika-Free While Zika Zone in Miami Beach Expanded September 21, 2016 By Jennifer Kay Authorities declared a victory Monday in stemming further infections of Zika in Miami’s Wynwood arts district, but continued to caution...
Florida Takes Zika Fight to the Air, Begins Pesticide Spraying Over South Beach September 8, 2016 Aerial spraying of the insecticide naled is scheduled over South Beach in Florida, where more mosquitoes have tested positive for...
Zika Case Found in Florida County Hundreds of Miles From Miami August 23, 2016 Florida officials on Tuesday announced the first case of Zika acquired by local mosquitoes in Pinellas County, located some 265...
Officials: No Long-Term Impact on Florida Tourism Expected Despite Zika Spread August 23, 2016 By Jennifer Kay The discovery of Zika-carrying mosquitoes in South Florida certainly isn’t ideal for tourism, but local officials and business leaders are...
Source: Locally Transmitted Zika Virus Found in Miami Beach August 19, 2016 By Toni Clarke Florida health officials have found evidence of local Zika virus transmission in Miami Beach, one of the world’s most popular...
Miami’s Popular Wynwood District Says Zika Reports Killing Business August 11, 2016 Business has plummeted in Miami’s Wynwood arts district since Zika infections were reported there, according to gallery and restaurant owners...
Florida Calls on Feds for Help as Number of Zika Cases Jumps to 14 August 2, 2016 By Julie Steenhuysen The state of Florida has identified 10 more cases of Zika virus caused by local mosquitoes and has asked the...