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
html = ”’ Carnival Cruise $300,000 Verdict: 14 Tequila Shots, a Fall, and Missing Footage Maritime Law · April 2026 14 Shots, a Fall, and a $300,000 Verdict Against Carnival Cruise Line A Miami federal jury found Carnival liable for
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
Gulf Coast’s Deadly Summer: 32 Infections and 8 Deaths from Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreading Northward
Gulf Coast waters are serving up something scary this August — and it’s not just jellyfish. Vibrio vulnificus, the potentially deadly bacteria nicknamed “flesh-eating,” has infected 32 people and claimed 8 lives
Tejal Somvanshi
Breeze Airways Adds 7 New Routes to Secondary Markets with Fares Starting at $39 One-Way
Blue skies ahead for travelers in smaller cities as Breeze Airways adds nonstop connections between previously disconnected markets. The upstart carrier is rolling out seven fresh routes linking communities across the East
Sonali Tiwary
200 Million Under Heat Alerts as Tampa Hits 100°F and Heat Index Nears 115°F Ahead of Weekend Relief
A massive heat dome has settled over the eastern United States, bringing dangerous temperatures to nearly half the country. Heat advisories and warnings stretch from South Dakota to the Atlantic seaboard, with
130 Million Face Dangerous 115°F Heat Index as Dome Traps Southeast States Through Midweek
A relentless heat dome has settled over the Southeast United States, pushing temperatures into triple digits and affecting more than 130 million Americans. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories and
Fire Alarm Grounds United’s Mainline Fleet for an Hour, Express Flights Continue
A fire alarm at United Airlines’ Network Operations Center near Chicago forced an about hour-long nationwide ground stop for all mainline flights Thursday evening, temporarily halting one of America’s largest carriers. The
Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025: Hurricane-Free Destinations with Top Medical Facilities and Level 1 Security Ratings
Planning a Caribbean escape requires more than just finding pretty beaches—safety matters just as much as scenery. As travel rebounds in 2025, understanding which islands offer the best protection from crime, natural
Gulf Disturbance’s 10% Odds May Trigger 3 Inches of Rain and Rip Currents Along Coast
A weak weather system moving into the Gulf this week has meteorologists watching, but not too closely. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) gives it just a 10% chance of becoming anything tropical,
Karmactive Staff
5 Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled After 9 Toddler Deaths: Critical Compression Strap Hazard Alert
Approximately 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled after nine toddler drownings between 2007 and 2022. The recall affects pools 48 inches and taller manufactured by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, sold nationwide
Florida’s Deadly Summer Threat: Vibrio vulnificus Claims 4 Lives in 2025 as Bacteria Expands Northward
Summer’s heat draws millions to Florida’s beaches, but lurking beneath those inviting waters is a bacterial threat that has already claimed four lives this year. Vibrio vulnificus has infected 11 people in
Karmactive Team
Atlanta Airport Tops US with 408 Flight Cancellations After Storms Empty Control Tower
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the nation’s busiest air hub, continues to face major disruptions after powerful thunderstorms battered the region Friday night. As of Saturday morning, June 28, over 408 flights have
Sunita Somvanshi