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Sterile Flies Released in Florida to Eradicate the Return of the great Infestation in US History

By Michael Davis - Nov 04, 2016 07:30 AM EDT

3 decades ago, the United States made the steps to stop screwworm. Today, it has come back and Federal and Local authorities are making the necessary steps to eradicate it.

Measles Confirmed In An Unvaccinated Child In Florida

By Dipannita - Jun 24, 2016 11:05 AM EDT

A case of measles in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. According to the health department, more than 100 may have been exposed to the measles virus in the area.

Shark Attacks may Increase: Experts Warn in U.S.

By Zubera - Jun 01, 2016 12:12 PM EDT

Shark attacks in California's beaches during the Memorial Day weekend.

Florida Invaded By Man-Eating Nile Crocodiles

By Jenn Loro - May 22, 2016 09:28 PM EDT

Researchers in Florida have recently confirmed that the three crocodile specimens they discovered in 2009 belong to the Nile species native to Africa. How they found their way in the Sunshine State remains a mystery as the state grapples with the problem of fighting off another invasion by foreign species that is costing taxpayers half a billion dollars every year to eradicate.

Miami Heat 2016 Rumors: Dwayne Wade Challenges Pearl Jam To Engage In Special Game

By Jenn Loro - Mar 31, 2016 07:00 AM EDT

Dwayne Wade issues a hoops challenge to Pearl Jam ahead of the rock band’s April 9 Miami concert. Meanwhile, Wade refuses to participate in Lebron James-led ‘superteam’ after being pressed for comments on the rumor.

Frank Sinatra Jr Dies At 72 Due Cardiac Arrest While On Tour

By Jenn Loro - Mar 17, 2016 11:20 AM EDT

Frank Sinatra Jr, the keeper of his father's music died while scheduled to perform in in Daytona, Florida on Wednesday. He died of cardiac arrest.

Florida Appeals Court Orders State to Enforce 24-Hour Abortion Wait Period

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 26, 2016 01:48 PM EST

Florida will be enforcing the law that requires women to wait 24 hours before an abortion.

Blackberry Laid Off 200 Workers; May Not Focus On Phones Anymore

By Jenn Loro - Feb 07, 2016 06:01 PM EST

Blackberry reports 200 job cuts and probably more coming as the device maker struggles to make even a breakeven profit for its mobile handsets.

Former NY Governor, George Pataki, Endorses Republican Candidate Marco Rubio

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 26, 2016 01:47 PM EST

Former New York Governor George Pataki has endorsed Republican candidate Marco Rubio for U.S. president on Tuesday.

Disney Announces New Star Wars Parks

By Dustin Braden - Aug 16, 2015 11:34 AM EDT

Disney has announced plans to bring a galaxy far, far away, just a bit closer for Star Wars fans all over the world with ne Star Wars theme parks.

Invasive Giant African Snails Gives Florida Nightmares

By Peter R - Aug 03, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

A $ 10 million effort launched in 2011 to eradicate the snails has not succeeded in killing the gastropod.

Image of Black Officer Helping White KKK Member at Confederate Flag Rally Goes Viral

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 21, 2015 06:58 PM EDT

An image of a black police officer helping a white man at a protest organized by the Ku Klux Klan in opposition to the removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina capitol has taken the world by storm after going viral.

George Zimmerman Shooter Charged With Attempted Murder

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 18, 2015 07:32 PM EDT

The court decided to charge the Florida man for attempted second-degree murder for shooting at George Zimmerman, the New York Daily News reported.

Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Scandal: How Wrestler's "Sex in Canopy Bed" NSFW Video Could End Gawker Media Company

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 17, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Hulk Hogan's $100 million lawsuit can end Gawker.

Florida Man Burns Skin By Juicing Lime Under Sun

By Peter R - Jun 04, 2015 03:32 PM EDT

The condition that makes lime juice and sun toxic for the body is called Phytophotodermatitis which is somewhat rare in Florida but doctors see many cases in summer.

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