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The Sickle Cell Conquerors of Central Florida hosted their second annual awareness walk on September 19, bringing families together to support patients and raise community health visibility in Orlando.

Florida confirms its first dengue-related fatality in 2026 as the state faces one of its largest recent outbreaks, urging residents to prioritize mosquito prevention efforts across affected areas.

FIU research shows Florida's drought threatens more than lawns by displacing local wildlife, highlighting urgent environmental concerns for the state's ecosystems and residents.

Gay Small, an 80-year-old Tampa resident, passed away on her birthday after contracting dengue fever. Her death marks Florida’s first recorded fatality from the virus in 15 years amid a significant rise in local infections.

Hillsborough County reports over 150 local dengue cases and an elderly woman's death, highlighting Florida's severe outbreak driven by weather conditions favoring mosquito growth.

Gay Small of Tampa passed away on her 80th birthday from dengue fever. This marks Florida’s first recorded death from the virus in 15 years as local health departments report a significant surge in infections across multiple counties.

Florida health officials confirm an 80-year-old woman is the state’s first recorded dengue fever death in 2026, passing away on her birthday from the mosquito-borne illness.

Locally acquired dengue fever is surging across Florida, with confirmed cases in Orange County. Officials urge residents to use repellent and remove standing water as health risks increase.

Updated mRNA flu shots and COVID boosters arrive in Florida pharmacies as medical groups urge vaccination following difficult respiratory seasons last year.

Tech leaders including Elon Musk and Sam Altman join CEO Dario Amodei in calling for slower AI development following a high-profile resignation warning of existential threats to humanity.

Miami Int'l faces 320+ delays Sunday as disabled aircraft remains on runway. Storms compound issues, ranking MIA third-worst nationally for disruptions per FlightAware data.

A Michigan college student has died after being struck by lightning in Florida. He had recently relocated to the state for a Disney-sponsored program designed specifically for university students.