‘Breakbone fever’ is spreading in Florida
Dozens of people in Florida have been diagnosed with a mosquito borne-illness more commonly found in tropical countries.…
Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in Jacksonville
The state has issued a second red tide health alert this week in the waters near Heckscher Drive,…
Red tide alert issued for Ft. George Inlet area
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Duval County has issued a health alert for the…
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Ranked No. 1 in Florida, No. 23 Nationally for Cancer Care
Newswise — MIAMI (Aug. 4, 2026) – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami…
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Welcomes M.D./M.P.H. Class of 2030
By: Staff Writer | June 30, 2026 | 7 min. read | Share The University of Miami Miller School…
Advocates call for action as harmful algae blooms threaten Tallahassee waterways
By Jonae Powell, Florida Student News Watch In April 2022, Terry Ryan went kayaking on Lake Munson, a…
Florida teen ‘fighting for his life’ from flesh-eating bacteria
What started as a simple scrape has turned into a medical nightmare for one Florida teen. After swimming…
Three candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden is not on the ballot this fall. But at least three prominent members of…
I’m carrying an unviable pregnancy this Mother’s Day; Florida law is forcing me to keep it.
I moved to St. Petersburg a year ago to start my life. My husband and I bought our…
Don’t martyr Florida’s kids with anti-vaccine legislation
In 1905, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that mandatory vaccination of children to attend public schools was neither…
Florida parents all-in on vaccine safeguards
Florida parents are used to legislative headlines coming and going. But when lawmakers call a Special Session to…
Jacksonville’s homeless youth are facing a health crisis
Homelessness among young adults often goes unnoticed, yet its long-term impact can be devastating. Losing stable housing during…