Florida (WTFF) – The state added 15,300 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, claiming first place in the nation for the highest number of cases in one day. »
Florida Takes First Place in U.S. Coronavirus Cases
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Coronavirus: how media coverage of epidemics often stokes fear and panic
Author: Karin Wahl-JorgensenProfessor and Director of Research Development and Environment, School of Journalism, Cardiff University katherinekycheng via Shutterstock Karin Wahl-Jorgensen, Cardiff University New contagious diseases are scary. They frighten us because they are unknown and unpredictable. The ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus has received extensive media attention, coverage that can tell us a lot […] »
Hepatitis A on the rise, especially in central Florida and Gasparilla’s zone
Florida (WTFF) – Hepatitis A activity continues to increase in the state of Florida, according to recently published data. »
Measles Contracted in Pasco County
Pasco County (WTFF) – A third case of the measles in Florida has been confirmed. »
CDC says to stop eating lettuce due to E. Coli
United States (WTFF) – The CDC is advising U.S. citizens to stop eating romaine lettuce, because of an E. coli outbreak. »
Roaches Found in Lakeland Red Lobster
Lakeland (WTFF) – The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation cited four violations at a Red Lobster in Florida, causing the restaurant to shut down for a day. »
Rabies-Infected Bat who Killed Sebring Woman still Flying
Sebring, FL (WTFF) — A woman died after she was bitten by a rabid bat which has not yet been turned in. The Highlands County Florida Department of Health confirmed the death, but could not offer any additional details due to HIPAA laws. Unconfirmed sources state that she was middle-aged. The woman did not seek medical […] »
Publix-branded ground turkey recalled for possible metal shavings
Nearly 40,000 pounds of ground turkey were recalled on Monday after officials discovered metal shavings in one of the packages. »
