Since 2006, we've provided in-depth health journalism for Floridians. We're a part of WUSF Public Media, with reporters in Tampa, Miami and Orlando.
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We are aware of technical difficulties with today’s introductory presser & are working as quickly as we can to be back online.
We will post a full record of the event later today.
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Dear friends in Miami-Dade County: I hear @MayorDaniella plans to veto legislation that passed 8-2 to end water fluoridation. I’ll never understand how anyone feels entitled to add drugs to the water that other people drink. Give her office a call or visit and just say NO!
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We’re aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident. We will provide information as it becomes available.
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UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Manhattan hotel early Wednesday morning, the NYPD said 4.nbcny.com/QZFe43J
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Helene's flooding: Man kayaks in his Tampa area home > Courtesy of MattFromHornBlasters
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A roof torn off in the older part of downtown Perry, FL. Fire crews who surveyed the city though this morning told me the city “fared pretty well”
#Helene
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Hurricane #Helene Advisory 12A: Helene Becomes a Category 2 Hurricane With Significant Additional Strengthening Expected Before Landfall in Florida. Preparations to Protect Life and Property Should Be Rushed To Completion. hurricanes.gov
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On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer.
He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.
-The Simpson Family
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The Florida Department of Health released guidance that said treatment such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy should not be used for transgender youths, clashing with federal officials over the issue.
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Florida on Friday reported 605 new deaths from COVID-19, up from 470 the previous week. But new cases fell for the first time in more than a month and the statewide positivity rate for new infections was also down. buff.ly/3nOGWGK
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Pro-choice advocates say a Supreme Court ruling last week that left in place a Texas law that bars abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy may bolster similar efforts in other states, including Florida. health.wusf.usf.edu/health-n…
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.@HealthNewsFL and @wusf are reporting on staffing shortages in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Do you have a loved one in nursing care? Follow this link to tell us what their experience has been like: buff.ly/3x3Ugu6
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If this @USFNursing pilot program in Sarasota can get nurses to stay in the profession and create a pipeline for graduates to enter it, they could have a model to help alleviate the nursing shortage that could be used in other areas. @thatsleda buff.ly/3BsW9B6
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The State Board of Education says it will withhold funds from eight school boards that have required students to wear masks. Hillsborough and Sarasota, which recently changed their mask policies, will not be penalized.
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.@WFSUNews and @HealthNewsFL have won a national Edward R. Murrow Award for their series Committed: Children And The Baker Act, focused on the skyrocketing number of Florida children involuntarily committed for psychiatric evaluations. @RTDNA wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/health…
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State to offer first doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Tampa Greyhound Track and other federally-supported sites starting Tuesday buff.ly/3uU9Y8Y
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.@DOHHillsborough is expanding its #coronavirus vaccine program and has started to distribute it at local senior communities. @Steph_Colombini
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After last week’s difficulties, Hillsborough County is changing the way seniors can sign up for the #coronavirus vaccine. @CatcartReports wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/health…
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The @TampaVA Hospital is now offering the #coronavirus vaccine at its main facility and several outpatient clinics. Veterans aged 75 and older as well as some outside that age group can now sign up. @Steph_Colombini wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/milita…
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Coronavirus vaccines will be made available to Hillsborough residents age 65 and older again on Wednesday, with a tiered system to make appointments based on age. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/health…