Seawater Bacteria Death Confirmed in Sarasota

Breaking: The person who died from a Vibrio vulnificus-related infection was exposed through contaminated shellfish, the state confirmed.

Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb to 499

Breaking: Sarasota County had its first travel-related case confirmed Friday, along with 12 others, bringing the state's tally to 499.

Florida Confirms Brain-Eating Amoeba Case

Breaking: Swimming in unsanitary water is believed to be the cause of a newly confirmed case of brain-eating amoeba in Florida.

Obama Administration, Congress Failing in Zika Fight, Florida Governor Says

Florida confirmed 14 new travel-related Zika virus cases Tuesday, along with four new non-travel related cases.

Florida Zika Travel Warning Could Last a Year, CDC Chief Says

Gov. Rick Scott is calling on the federal government to do its part in fighting the Zika virus.

Top Hospitals in Florida: U.S. News & World Report’s Latest Rankings

Hospitals across the country and in the state of Florida were graded according to 16 different specialties.

Florida Seawater Bacteria: New Case in Sarasota County

The state of Florida has confirmed four seawater bacteria-related deaths in 2016. There have been 15 cases in total across the state.

Florida Zika Virus Update: Epidemiologist Requested To Investigate Possible Non-Travel-Related Case

The state also releases latest stats by county of the number of travel-related cases,

Florida Blood Agency To Begin Screening For Zika Virus

More steps to be taken if recent, suspected non-travel Zika virus found in Miami-Dade is confirmed to protect blood supplies, agency said.

Florida Seawater Bacteria: Case Count Rises

Florida has confirmed four seawater bacteria-related deaths so far in 2016 and 14 cases total. Two of the cases are in the Tampa Bay area.

State Health Department Reminds Parents of Vaccine Updates

Immunizations are available at select DOH-Sarasota locations.

E. coli: Massive General Mills Flour Recall Expands, CDC Issues Raw Dough Warning

New illness from raw dough in an early batch of flour expands nationwide recall beyond 10 million pounds announced in the spring.

1st Baby With Zika Virus-Related Defect Born In Florida

The mother of the baby born with microcephaly is a citizen of Haiti. She came to Florida to deliver the child, state officials say.

Are Disney Princesses Damaging Little Girls’ Self-Esteem?

A recent study by Brigham Young University found that overexposure to the Disney princess culture can reinforce gender stereotypes.

Zika Virus: ‘We Can’t Protect Women And Children,’ CDC Chief Says

The CDC’s director warned Florida's Congressional Delegation it could take years to develop a vaccine against the Zika virus.

Orlando Nightclub Shooting: Urgent Need for Blood Donors

Approximately 50 people were killed and dozens injured in the mass shooting that is being investigated as a possible terrorist act.

Red Tide Reports: There's (Almost) An App For That

Mote Marine Laboratory is participating in a $1.1 million project that will provide more accurate red tide forecasts for Gulf Coast beaches.

Listeria Recall Expands: More Trader Joe's Items Included

The national recall list now includes all Trader Joe's vegetable fried rice and chicken fried rice. Products from other stores are affected.

Mobile Heath Screening Services Offered During May

Mobile unit will appear at four sites around Sarasota County this month.

HIV Spike Erased: Florida Says Standard Adjustment

The Florida Department of Health has fired back following a Tampa Bay Times’ piece that alleges it took hundreds of cases off the books.

Safe Sex Study: Floridians Among the Worst

Louisiana comes in dead last in the new study, but Florida isn’t too far ahead of it.

Vibrio Vulnificus Death Toll Up to 7

The total number of cases, including a death in Sarasota, is now up to 13.

Sarasota, Bradenton Residents Among Nation's Skinniest

The area had some of the lowest obesity rates, according to a new Gallup study.

ICYMI: Which Bay Area Counties Are the Healthiest?

A new study ranks Florida’s 67 counties based on such factors as longevity, smoking, obesity, availability of medical care and more.

Woman Pays $164K to Live Aboard Cruise Ship

The 86-year-old former Fort Lauderdale resident traded her life on land for one at sea.

Tampa Bay Top 10 State Parks

Plan your end-of-summer family stay-cation at one of these Tampa area destinations.

Sarasota Attorney Sits on Florida Bar Panel

TASTE OF ASIA Now Serving Lunch Wednesday Through Saturday

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Goodwill Manasota Awarded Grant to Help People Become Self-Sufficient

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Halfacre Construction Company Revamps Siesta Dunes Condos

The Verona Model Pool Makes a Splash

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