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
Over Half of Florida’s Scrub Mints Now Threatened
Some of Florida’s oldest plant species are disappearing from our neighborhoods. These plants, called scrub mints, have lived in Florida longer than humans have existed. Now, new houses, roads, and changing weather
Rahul Somvanshi
Duke Energy’s Self-Healing Grid Prevents 300,000 Outages and Saves 300 Million Power Minutes During 2024 Hurricanes
Duke Energy’s automated grid technology prevented 300,000 customer outages during hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, preserving over 300 million minutes of power supply for Florida residents. “With storms increasing in frequency
Sunita Somvanshi
USA’s 9 Largest Snakes: A Look Into the Longest, Venomous, and Most Elusive Serpents
The United States is home to a diverse array of snake species, each with their unique characteristics and ecological roles. Understanding these serpents is crucial not only for safety but also for
Govind Tekale
Burmese Python’s Jaw Opens 40% Wider: A Record 77-Pound Deer Swallowed in Everglades
Burmese pythons can swallow a prey as big as a 77 pound deer, and have a jaw-opening capacity previously undescribed. Burmese pythons grow up to six meters long and reach weights over
Karmactive Staff
Florida Man Ready to Kayak Through Another Storm After Helene’s 7-Foot Surge – Will Milton Be Worse?
Matthew Heller, the Florida resident who gained internet fame during Hurricane Helene for kayaking in his flooded living room, is preparing to stay put as Hurricane Milton approaches. His determination has captured
Hurricane Milton Targets Florida: Category 5 Storm with 165 MPH Winds Threatens ‘Historic’ 15-Foot Surge Along Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton, now a powerful Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph, is barreling towards Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting mass evacuations and dire warnings from officials. The storm, which
AirHelp Score 2024 Ranks Salt Lake City Airport as Best in US While Fort Lauderdale Suffers with 30.5% Flight Disruptions
AirHelp, an air passenger rights company, published its AirHelp Score 2024 report on the best and worst airports in the world. The report ranked 239 airports from 69 countries, including the United
Tejal Somvanshi
DeSantis Erases Climate Change from Florida Law Amid Rising Natural Disasters
In recent hours, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparked controversy with a law he signed. With this new legislation, the remaining guidelines of an old law that prioritized climate change in energy policy
Bee Invasion Paralyzes Key West: What You Need to Know!
A sudden bee infestation took Key West by surprise, causing significant disruptions in the Southernmost City. The buzzing menace led Key West police to divert traffic in certain parts of the city
A Record-Breaking Nesting Season: Sea Turtles’ Triumph in Northern Palm Beach County
Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Record-Breaking Discovery Situated along the stunning 9.5-mile stretch of sandy bliss encompassing Juno Beach, Jupiter-Carlin Park, and Tequesta, researchers from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) have been meticulously tallying