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Cyclospora outbreak hits Florida with 60-plus cases as investigations continue
health3 hours ago

Cyclospora outbreak hits Florida with 60-plus cases as investigations continue

Health officials say about 60 Florida cases of cyclosporiasis linked to cyclospora have been reported this summer, with Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Orange, and Lee counties affected; nationwide cases exceed 1,000. The parasite is contracted through contaminated food or water, with a 2–14 day incubation and symptoms like explosive diarrhea, cramps, nausea, fatigue, and fever. No single source has been identified yet; diagnosis relies on stool testing and antibiotics such as Bactrim DS. Producers should wash produce and, when possible, cook it. The very young, elderly, pregnant, and immunocompromised are at higher risk, and persistent diarrhea warrants medical care.

via Sun Sentinel|
#cyclospora#cyclosporiasis#diarrheal-disease
Florida court orders DHS to reinstate bulk-access to SAVE data for voter verification
law2 days ago

Florida court orders DHS to reinstate bulk-access to SAVE data for voter verification

A Florida federal judge ruled that DHS must allow four Republican-led states to again access the SAVE citizenship-verification database, reinstating bulk-upload and SSN-search features for purging noncitizens from voter rolls, despite a separate D.C. ruling blocking access. The decision creates a clash between courts and is likely to spark stays, appeals, and further litigation, with LWV and EPIC weighing in and the matter potentially heading to the circuit courts or the Supreme Court.

via Democracy Docket|
#conflicting-orders#dhs#florida
Florida Judge Dismisses Trump’s $3.8B Defamation Case Against Washington Post
law2 days ago

Florida Judge Dismisses Trump’s $3.8B Defamation Case Against Washington Post

A Florida federal judge granted summary judgment for the Washington Post in Donald Trump’s $3.8 billion defamation suit, finding no clear and convincing evidence of actual malice over a 2023 report linking Trump Media Group to obscure Caribbean-linked financing; the ruling follows corrections and adds another setback for Trump in media-related lawsuits.

via The Guardian|
#defamation#florida#law
Eleventh Circuit Rules Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Violates Professors’ Free Speech
law3 days ago

Eleventh Circuit Rules Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Violates Professors’ Free Speech

An Eleventh Circuit panel ruled that Florida's Stop WOKE Act violates professors' First Amendment rights and affirmed a district court's finding that the law restricting how race- and gender-related topics are taught in public universities is unconstitutional; the decision signals that lawmakers cannot impose broad, viewpoint-based limits on campus instruction, even as they retain some authority to shape curriculum.

via Bloomberg Law News|
#critical-race-theory#first-amendment#florida
legal3 days ago

11th Circuit Hands Florida a Setback Over Stop WOKE Act in Higher Education

In a 2-1 decision, the 11th Circuit held Florida's Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment by restricting how race- and gender-related topics are taught in colleges, reinforcing the prior ruling that the law censors unpopular ideas in the classroom. A dissent argued the First Amendment does not require the state to endorse every viewpoint. The ruling keeps in place blocks on enforcement as Florida continues its legal battles with FIRE and the ACLU.

via Politico|
#first-amendment#florida#free-speech
Stray bullet lodges in 11-year-old Florida girl's head outside McDonald’s
us-news4 days ago

Stray bullet lodges in 11-year-old Florida girl's head outside McDonald’s

An 11-year-old girl and her father were wounded when gunfire erupted in the Hallandale Beach McDonald’s parking lot; a stray bullet struck the girl in the head and cannot be removed due to medical risk. The 18-year-old suspect, Ralph N-Kosi Blue, was arrested and is being held without bond. Two other children in the SUV were unharmed, and a GoFundMe has been set up for the family.

via New York Post|
#crime#florida#gun-violence
Florida GOP Rep. opposes ending Haitian TPS, calls it a ‘huge mistake’
politics5 days ago

Florida GOP Rep. opposes ending Haitian TPS, calls it a ‘huge mistake’

Florida Rep. Carlos Giménez breaks with the Trump administration by opposing ending Haitian TPS, arguing it would be a huge mistake and urging TPS protection for Haitians while backing restoring TPS for Venezuelans after earthquakes; the House previously passed HR 1689 to extend Haiti TPS to 2029, and the measure awaits Senate action, with other GOP leaders like DeWine and Lawler warning of negative impacts on states and services.

via The Guardian|
#congress#florida#haitians
Direct Lightning Fatality at Fort Myers Beach Leaves Three Injured
local6 days ago

Direct Lightning Fatality at Fort Myers Beach Leaves Three Injured

A man was killed by a direct lightning strike at Fort Myers Beach while four people were in the Gulf; one victim died at the scene and three others were transported to a hospital with injuries. Bystanders and first responders performed CPR and used an AED before help arrived. The deceased was identified as 51-year-old Viktar Kiryk.A. The fire district and authorities urged people to seek shelter during storms and remain vigilant about weather conditions.

via WINK News - Southwest Florida|
#beach-safety#emergency-response#florida
SpaceX set to light up Florida skies with July 5 Starlink launch
technology7 days ago

SpaceX set to light up Florida skies with July 5 Starlink launch

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday, July 5, with a 6:36 a.m.–10:36 a.m. ET window. Depending on weather, the morning liftoff could be visible from the Florida Space Coast, potentially as far north as Jacksonville Beach and as far south as West Palm Beach. Live coverage will be provided by USA TODAY Network reporters, and NASA+ on Prime Video will offer related content.

via Florida Today|
#cape-canaveral#florida#rocket-launch
Florida hiker dies after 13-foot alligator attack; boyfriend recalls attack 'felt like it went on forever'
us-news7 days ago

Florida hiker dies after 13-foot alligator attack; boyfriend recalls attack 'felt like it went on forever'

Brittany Clark, 31, was fatally attacked by a 13-foot alligator in the Econlockhatchee River in central Florida during a hike with her boyfriend Chance Allison and roommate Jayden Hernandez. Allison initially thought she was joking as the gator surfaced; he jumped in to help as the animal dragged Clark underwater, and the attack lasted about 30 to 40 seconds. A deputy responding to the scene attempted to save her with a tourniquet, but Clark died from blood loss. The group had joked about there being an alligator earlier; Clark’s dog Hokie and cat Shady were with her boyfriend, who is planning a celebration of life.

via New York Post|
#alligator#brittany-clark#fatal-attack
Boyfriend recites Brittany Clark’s final words after fatal Florida alligator attack
us-news7 days ago

Boyfriend recites Brittany Clark’s final words after fatal Florida alligator attack

In Florida’s Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest, 31-year-old Brittany Clark was killed by a 13-foot alligator as her boyfriend Chance Allison and their roommate watched. Allison and the group attempted to pull Clark from the animal and applied pressure to her wounds; Clark reportedly told him to look after Hokie, their dog, as emergency crews arrived. She died at the hospital days later. Video from a deputy’s bodycam shows the desperate rescue attempt. Allison says he is arranging Clark’s funeral and a celebration of life, and he disputes claims that someone warned them not to enter the water. The incident highlights wildlife safety risks in Florida’s waterways.

via New York Post|
#alligator#bodycam#death