Florida’s Leprosy Crisis: A Rare Disease Making an Unexpected Comeback
Florida's leprosy cases hit a record 36 in 2025 as armadillos spread Hansen's disease. Why the ancient illness is resurging—and who is at risk.
Carnival Cruise Ordered to Pay $300K After Serving Nurse 14 Tequila Shots and Ignoring the Signs
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Toxic Algal Blooms Trigger Alzheimer’s Brain Changes in Florida Dolphins, Human Risk Studied
Dolphins in Florida Show Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Changes Marine Science & Health Florida Dolphins Show Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Changes Linked to Toxic Algal Blooms Research connects
Lawsuit Challenges Federal Failure to Protect Miami Crayfish as Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Its Existence
Environmental groups have sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to finalize protections for the Miami cave crayfish, a rare species found
Hurricane Erin Forces Outer Banks Evacuation as Coastal Threat Looms
Hurricane Erin, which briefly reached a catastrophic Category 5 strength with 160 mph winds on Saturday, remains a dangerous major hurricane as it moves through the Atlantic. While the storm has weakened
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First Female Winner Captures 60 Pythons, Takes Home $10,000 in Record-Breaking Florida Python Challenge
Taylor Stanberry has become the first woman to win the Florida Python Challenge, capturing an impressive 60 invasive Burmese pythons during the 10-day competition. The Naples resident walked away with the $10,000
Govind Tekale
Female Panther Kittens Killed on Florida Road: ‘These Deaths Can Be Reduced with Wildlife Crossings’
Two 3.5-month-old Florida panther kittens were struck and killed by vehicles on Davis Boulevard in Naples on August 10, 2025, bringing this year’s death toll to 12 for the endangered species. The
Tropical Storm Erin Kills 7 in Cabo Verde, Set to Become First Major Hurricane of 2025 Atlantic Season
Tropical Storm Erin has left at least seven people dead in Cabo Verde while forecasters warn it could become the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season by this weekend. The
First Hurricane of 2025 Atlantic Season Likely Forming Near Cabo Verde
A tropical system known as Invest 97L is showing strong signs of becoming the Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2025, with forecasters giving it a 90% chance of development within the next seven
Vibrio Bacteria Claims 9 Lives in Gulf Coast States: What Swimmers and Seafood Lovers Need to Know
Warming waters and hurricane season create perfect conditions for potentially deadly bacteria that’s infecting more people this year than normal – with crucial safety steps everyone should know. As of August 7,
Tejal Somvanshi
Florida Pinesnake Lawsuit Challenges Feds’ Population Data
A coalition led by the Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on August 7, 2025, challenging the agency’s decision not to protect the Florida pinesnake under the
Rahul Somvanshi
100-Yard-Wide Twister Carves 2-Mile Path in Osceola County Amid 300 Lightning Strikes
A brief tornado touched down in northern Osceola County on August 4, 2025, during an intense round of severe storms that prompted warnings across parts of Central Florida. The National Weather Service
Study of 482 Gulf Coast Counties Shows Socially Vulnerable Areas Wait Longer for Power After Storms
When the lights go out after a storm, not everyone gets power back at the same time. A new Ohio State University study reveals that communities already struggling with social and economic
Sunita Somvanshi
UH Creates AI Dashboard for Food Pantries as 13.5% of US Households Face Food Insecurity
University of Houston researchers are creating an AI-powered dashboard to help food pantries respond faster after disasters like hurricanes. This technology could make a big difference for hungry families when they need