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Amendment 4 backers sue Florida over letters as state officials target
Read full article: Amendment 4 backers sue Florida over letters as state officials targetA political committee leading efforts to pass a ballot proposal on abortion rights filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state violated the First Amendment by threatening television stations over an ad supporting the measure.
Florida Department of Health notifies those affected by hack, shares resources available
Read full article: Florida Department of Health notifies those affected by hack, shares resources availableThe Florida Department of Health is sending out notices to people whose personal information was stolen and released by hackers in June.
Potential cyber attack takes down Florida system for birth, death certificates. Why that matters
Read full article: Potential cyber attack takes down Florida system for birth, death certificates. Why that mattersA potential cyber attack caused temporary outages of the Florida Department of Health’s online system, the department said.
These Central Florida counties rank among state’s top 10 most educated
Read full article: These Central Florida counties rank among state’s top 10 most educatedThe ranking uses 2021 data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, taking a look at the number of college graduates in each county.
‘It’s not that contagious:’ Doctor says not to worry about leprosy in Florida
Read full article: ‘It’s not that contagious:’ Doctor says not to worry about leprosy in FloridaIn June the Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County
What’s a community paramedic? Seminole State College offers certification to help outside of emergencies
Read full article: What’s a community paramedic? Seminole State College offers certification to help outside of emergenciesHave you ever heard of a community paramedic? , Seminole State College is partnering with the Florida Department of Health to offer licensed Florida paramedics this certification.
Florida Department of Health warns of mosquitoes transmitting malaria
Read full article: Florida Department of Health warns of mosquitoes transmitting malariaThe Florida Department of Health is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County.
Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Monroe between Seminole, Volusia counties
Read full article: Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Monroe between Seminole, Volusia countiesThe Florida Department of Health in Volusia County says a water sample has tested positive for blue-green algal toxins in Lake Monroe, between Volusia and Seminole counties.
Victory for Florida dog bars as judge sides against state
Read full article: Victory for Florida dog bars as judge sides against stateAn administrative law judge has sided with bars in Tampa and Orlando after the Florida Department of Health last year tried to block dogs from being in the establishments.
Swimming alert lifted after fecal bacteria found in water near Cocoa Beach Pier
Read full article: Swimming alert lifted after fecal bacteria found in water near Cocoa Beach PierBrevard County health officials lifted a swim advisory for Cocoa Beach Pier nearly a week after fecal bacteria was found in the water.
UF claims no standing to review faculty’s critique of Ladapo’s ‘cherry picking’ vaccine guidance
Read full article: UF claims no standing to review faculty’s critique of Ladapo’s ‘cherry picking’ vaccine guidanceA group of University of Florida medical-school faculty members challenged controversial guidance by state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on COVID-19 vaccinations, but a university official said Wednesday the guidance is outside the scope of Ladapo’s work with the school.
Influenza cases remain in high in Florida. Here’s 1 doctor’s trick for dealing with the flu
Read full article: Influenza cases remain in high in Florida. Here’s 1 doctor’s trick for dealing with the fluFlu cases remain high in Florida, and one doctor says we can expect the virus to be around for a few more months.
ByHeart baby formula recalled over possible contamination, Florida health officials say
Read full article: ByHeart baby formula recalled over possible contamination, Florida health officials sayByHeart issued a voluntary recall for certain batches of its baby formula after concerns arose over potential cross-contamination, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Osceola County to provide Narcan nasal spray kits for drug overdoses
Read full article: Osceola County to provide Narcan nasal spray kits for drug overdosesThe Florida Department of Health in Osceola County is set to provide free Naloxone nasal spray kits to help reverse the impacts of drug overdoses, according to a release by the department.
Health officials issue rabies alert for part of Seminole County
Read full article: Health officials issue rabies alert for part of Seminole CountyThe Florida Department of Health in Seminole County issued a rabies alert for neighborhoods in the western Sanford area after a bat tested positive for the disease in that area.
Health inspector cites downtown Orlando ‘dog bar’ for allowing dogs inside
Read full article: Health inspector cites downtown Orlando ‘dog bar’ for allowing dogs insideThe owners of a downtown Orlando bar say they are confused after state health inspectors gave conflicting reports on whether dogs can accompany their customers inside.
Florida marks Overdose Awareness Day, ships naloxone to some county health departments
Read full article: Florida marks Overdose Awareness Day, ships naloxone to some county health departmentsThe Florida Department of Health announced a new opioid recovery initiative in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, sending hundreds of naloxone kits to the health departments of 16 counties.
‘It almost killed me:’ Family of man battling West Nile virus speaks about his recovery
Read full article: ‘It almost killed me:’ Family of man battling West Nile virus speaks about his recoveryThe family of John Veira, 67, said it’s been a five-week battle with the West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can result in severe symptoms in rare cases.
Orange County monkeypox vaccine appointments online are going fast, officials say
Read full article: Orange County monkeypox vaccine appointments online are going fast, officials sayOrange County has the majority of the monkeypox cases in Central Florida with 84, and appointments for the vaccine are going fast.
Case of West Nile virus identified in Daytona Beach, health officials say
Read full article: Case of West Nile virus identified in Daytona Beach, health officials sayA human case of West Nile virus was identified in Daytona Beach amid an increase in mosquito-borne diseases across Volusia County, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Monkeypox vaccine appointments will be made available online starting Thursday, FDOH says
Read full article: Monkeypox vaccine appointments will be made available online starting Thursday, FDOH saysStarting Thursday, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County will open its Monkeypox Vaccination Appointment system at 8:30 a.m.
Florida Board of Medicine opens rule-making process on gender-affirming care for children
Read full article: Florida Board of Medicine opens rule-making process on gender-affirming care for childrenThe Florida Board of Medicine voted Friday to adopt state guidelines that would ban and restrict gender dysphoria treatments for children and adolescents.
Orange County offering free school immunizations to kindergarteners and 7th graders until Saturday
Read full article: Orange County offering free school immunizations to kindergarteners and 7th graders until SaturdayThe Florida Department of Health in Orange County is offering free school immunizations for kindergarteners and seventh graders at an event on Saturday.
Meningococcal disease outbreak hits Florida, CDC reports
Read full article: Meningococcal disease outbreak hits Florida, CDC reportsThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that it is working with the Florida Department of Health to investigate “one of the worst” outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in Florida.
2nd case of monkeypox found in Orange County, 1 case in Seminole County, records show
Read full article: 2nd case of monkeypox found in Orange County, 1 case in Seminole County, records showThe Florida Department of Health's website now shows there are at least two cases of monkeypox in Orange County and at least one in Seminole County.
Florida health department says ‘no orders’ in system for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Florida health department says ‘no orders’ in system for pediatric COVID-19 vaccineFollowing the announcement of a COVID-19 vaccine aimed at children five years of age or younger last month, the Florida Department of Health has stated that it has not preordered any of the pediatric vaccine for Florida doctors and hospitals.
Marion County health alert: Blue-green algal toxins found in Lake Weir
Read full article: Marion County health alert: Blue-green algal toxins found in Lake WeirHarmful blue-green algal toxins were found in Lake Weir in Ocklawaha, according to a health alert issued by the Florida Department of Health in Marion County.
Florida investigation: No retaliation against COVID-19 whistleblower
Read full article: Florida investigation: No retaliation against COVID-19 whistleblowerA state investigator’s report says there’s nothing to indicate the Florida Department of Health told an employee to falsify COVID-19 data and she wasn’t fired out of retaliation.
Florida Health Dept. advises against gender treatments for young people
Read full article: Florida Health Dept. advises against gender treatments for young peopleThe FDOH is going against the guidance released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics, regarding treatment.
Florida health officials target treatment for transgender youths
Read full article: Florida health officials target treatment for transgender youthsThe Florida Department of Health on Wednesday released guidance that said treatment such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy should not be used for transgender youths, clashing with federal officials over the issue.
Probe: No merit to COVID-19 data suppression charge at UF
Read full article: Probe: No merit to COVID-19 data suppression charge at UFA University of Florida investigation has found no merit to allegations that state or university officials pressured researchers to suppress or destroy COVID-19 research data.
Dr. Raul Pino returns to work in Orange County following investigation by inspector general, FDOH says
Read full article: Dr. Raul Pino returns to work in Orange County following investigation by inspector general, FDOH saysDr. Raul Pino returns to work Friday as the head of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County following an investigation by Florida's inspector general into an email the doctor sent to staff about the rate of vaccinations within his department, according to FDOH.
Dr. Raul Pino ‘final fate’ still unknown during continuing investigation, Orange County mayor says
Read full article: Dr. Raul Pino ‘final fate’ still unknown during continuing investigation, Orange County mayor saysIt’s been a month and a half since the Florida Department of Health relieved its top official in Orange County, pending an investigation the agency says it handed over to the Office of the Inspector General.
Florida averages 2,021 daily COVID cases as US outlines plan to return to normal
Read full article: Florida averages 2,021 daily COVID cases as US outlines plan to return to normalA new plan spells out initiatives and investments to continue to drive down serious illness and deaths from the virus, while preparing for potential new variants and providing employers and schools the resources to remain open.
Florida averages 3,663 daily COVID cases on same day CDC updates mask guidelines
Read full article: Florida averages 3,663 daily COVID cases on same day CDC updates mask guidelinesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is announcing a change to the metrics used to determine whether to recommend face masks in indoor public settings.
Florida averages 14,717 daily COVID cases as FDA delays meeting on vaccine for children under 5
Read full article: Florida averages 14,717 daily COVID cases as FDA delays meeting on vaccine for children under 5The Food and Drug Administration delayed its meeting next week to review Pfizer’s vaccine for children under 5 because they would like to see more data.
Florida doctor says antibody treatments ineffective against omicron
Read full article: Florida doctor says antibody treatments ineffective against omicronAdventHealth in Orlando continues to offer a preventative monoclonal antibody treatment for people who’ve been exposed and have not tested positive. The treatment is aimed to help high-risk individuals reduce their chance of contracting the virus.
Florida averages 41,315 new COVID cases daily as state investigates Orange County health officer
Read full article: Florida averages 41,315 new COVID cases daily as state investigates Orange County health officerThe Florida Department of Health is investigating a health officer for the department in Orange County pending an inquiry involving COVID vaccines.
Florida averages 61,471 new COVID cases as Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businesses
Read full article: Florida averages 61,471 new COVID cases as Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for large businessesThe U.S. Supreme Court blocked a federal vaccine requirement Thursday pushed by the Biden Administration for employees at large businesses to get a COVID-19 vaccine or test regularly while working.
Osceola County calls on Florida leaders for state-run COVID-19 testing site
Read full article: Osceola County calls on Florida leaders for state-run COVID-19 testing siteWith the continuation of long lines for COVID-19 testing, one local leader is calling on the state to help Osceola County residents.
Florida governor racing feds on at-home COVID tests
Read full article: Florida governor racing feds on at-home COVID testsSaying that the “federal government is not going to come through” on a plan to distribute at-home coronavirus tests, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said the state is honing its own strategy to send tests to vulnerable Floridians.
Florida averages 17,886 daily COVID cases as omicron variant fuels new infections
Read full article: Florida averages 17,886 daily COVID cases as omicron variant fuels new infectionsThe state health department reported 125,201 new cases on Friday in a one-week period as the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread.
Swim advisories issued at some Volusia County beaches for high bacteria levels
Read full article: Swim advisories issued at some Volusia County beaches for high bacteria levelsAdvisory signs are posted on six areas of beach on the Space Coast for high levels of bacteria, according to the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.
Brevard County now community of ‘substantial transmission’ for COVID-19, CDC says
Read full article: Brevard County now community of ‘substantial transmission’ for COVID-19, CDC saysAfter a second week of increasing COVID-19 cases, the Space Coast once again became a community of 'substantial transmission', according to data released by the Florida Department of Health on Friday and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicators.
Florida averages 1,933 daily COVID-19 cases as Pfizer booster shots expand to those 16-17
Read full article: Florida averages 1,933 daily COVID-19 cases as Pfizer booster shots expand to those 16-17As more cases of the new omicron variant of COVID-19 continue to be identified, the U.S. expanding booster shot eligibility of the Pfizer vaccine Thursday.
Orange County schools host vaccination events for students ahead of holidays
Read full article: Orange County schools host vaccination events for students ahead of holidaysOrange County Public Schools is doing its part to help the county reach its goal to get at least 50% of students vaccinated by January 2022.
Florida sees increase in people wanting COVID-19 booster shots
Read full article: Florida sees increase in people wanting COVID-19 booster shotsThe Florida Department of Health in Orange County said in the last couple of weeks they’ve seen an increase when it comes to people wanting COVID-19 booster shots.
Florida identifies first confirmed cases of omicron variant in the state
Read full article: Florida identifies first confirmed cases of omicron variant in the stateThe Florida Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday doctors have identified the first confirmed instance of the omicron variant in the state.
Omicron variant cases crop up across states as Florida averages 1,552 daily COVID cases
Read full article: Omicron variant cases crop up across states as Florida averages 1,552 daily COVID casesU.S. government and health leaders are working to combat the omicron variant cropping up across the country.
Florida averages 1,547 daily COVID cases as DeSantis signs anti-vaccine mandate laws
Read full article: Florida averages 1,547 daily COVID cases as DeSantis signs anti-vaccine mandate lawsGov. Ron DeSantis signed off on four bills Thursday to prohibit mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for Florida students and workers, calling HB 1B the “strongest piece of legislation” enacted against such mandates anywhere in the U.S.
Florida averages 1,535 daily COVID cases as vaccinations roll out for children 5-11
Read full article: Florida averages 1,535 daily COVID cases as vaccinations roll out for children 5-11Following U.S. health officials’ approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, Central Florida counties began rolling out vaccinations for kids 5-11 this week.
Lake County school campuses to host multiple free COVID-19 vaccination events
Read full article: Lake County school campuses to host multiple free COVID-19 vaccination eventsThe Florida Department of Health in Lake County is hosting multiple free COVID-19 vaccination events across school campuses next week, according to Lake County Public Schools.
Florida averages 1,581 daily COVID cases as US announces vaccine mandate for companies
Read full article: Florida averages 1,581 daily COVID cases as US announces vaccine mandate for companiesThe U.S. on Thursday announced a sweeping COVID-19 vaccine mandate that will require workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus if they work at a company with more than 100 employees.