Hillsborough County
For the week of Oct. 18-24, Hillsborough reported 39 new cases of the mosquito-borne illness, for a total of 385 since this year’s onset in July. Pinellas added 16 cases and is up to 67.
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Eric Harkleroad/KFF Health NewsAn uninsured woman sought help at a Virginia urgent care center after being stung by a wasp. She said she was stunned when the center asked her to pay before giving her a shot to reverse her allergic reaction. -
Oona Zenda/KFF Health News illustrationThe FTC told one company it could no longer sell data it collected from mobile devices when people visited medical facilities. But little is stopping other companies from doing so.
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If an administrative judge issues a ruling in favor of the health department in time, the DeSantis administration can implement changes before a new governor is sworn in. -
The Panhandle medical center west of Tallahassee will use the award to grow the area's specialist care. The money is part of the Rural Infrastructure Fund to support advancements in rural counties. -
Porchia Hardy said the mother inside her needed to be there for Hazel Krauss after the 19-year-old UF student was struck by a vehicle: "It hit close to home, Hardy said. Krauss later died at a hospital. -
Open enrollment begins Sunday; customers and health advocates are pleading with those running for office to intervene with rising and, in some cases, unsustainable healthcare costs. -
The panel noted that smoking, drinking and a lack of exercise can take a toll on brain function. They also agreed that social relationships have a key impact. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," a pediatric endocrinologist explains how sugar affects children's bodies, and how they can enjoy a safer, healthier Halloween. -
The grant is $5 million-plus more than the DeSantis administration had previously announced it was requesting. The money is available through the Rural Health Transformation Program. -
These robotaxis are everywhere in Tampa, but they are more than an technological innovation. Waymo's might be the best transportation option for older adults or those with vision loss. -
Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time Sunday. Standard time will last until March 14, when we will again “spring forward” with the return of daylight saving time. -
Poisons from the city's “Brown’s Dump” seeped into the lifeblood of residents. The harm to their physical and mental health is tied to another public health crisis: high rates of gun violence among children. -
Consumers and healthcare advocates on Monday called on political candidates and elected officials to address the mounting financial pressure on Floridians seeking health insurance. -
As open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off, consumers face rising premiums, additional identity checks, and fewer brokers.
