Measles

This week on "The Florida Roundup," U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined us for updates on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and the partial government shutdown. Plus, we discuss a rise in measles cases in the state and more.

Of the state's 93 "locally acquired" measles cases this year, 70 reportedly were acquired in Collier. Beyond Collier, cases were in 12 other counties.

The Senate is poised to vote on the bill Monday, but the House hasn’t advanced its version of the bill and is unlikely to take it up with the session scheduled to end Friday.

As public health experts work to investigate the already reported infections, the virus continues to spread throughout the state.

Florida is preparing to welcome millions of college students and families to its beaches, amusement parks and other hotspots. Doctors worry those visitors may return home with more than tans.

Health officials verified that an infected adult was on the campus of Naples Classical Academy for less than three hours on Feb. 10, but the school says no additional cases have been reported.

The debate in the Senate Appropriations Committee was vigorous at times, with some supporters unsure if they would support the measure on the chamber floor. A House companion bill has not yet been considered.

Statewide infections increased from 67 to 92 from Feb. 7 to Feb.14, according to the Florida Department of Health. Meantime, the CDC said it had confirmed 982 cases as of Thursday.

The private university in Collier County had reported more cases in its current outbreak but said it will now rely on the state Department of Health dashboard for updates.

The Sarasota Orchestra’s music director had the time of his life during Bad Bunny's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime, plus segments on Everglades preservation, measles and Valentine’s Day fun.

The appeal comes as the nation is at risk of losing its measles elimination status and as Oz's boss, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has raised suspicion about the safety and importance of vaccines.

The Mater Dei Clinic at the school reported there had been no new testing over 72 hours. Additionally, the clinic reported that the last positive case reported had been on Feb. 2.