Access to quality healthcare can make all the difference when choosing where to live in Florida. Whether you need routine checkups, emergency care, or specialized treatments, living near excellent hospitals and medical facilities brings peace of mind. From bustling cities with world-class medical centers to smaller communities with top-notch regional hospitals, these Florida towns stand…
Miami doesn’t do mellow workouts, and its Pilates scene is proof. Across Brickell, Wynwood, and the Beach, reformer studios crank up the heat with everything from classical precision to Lagree-style shake sessions. Whether you’re new to springs or a seasoned core addict, you’ll find classes that sculpt long, lean muscle, spike your heart rate, and…
As Americans sip their pumpkin spice lattes and bake up batches of apple-cinnamon pies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging caution when it comes to one key fall ingredient: ground cinnamon. The agency today expanded its public health alert to include several additional brands—Durra and Wise Wife among them—after finding elevated levels…
Florida is one of 15 states affected by a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections tied to pre-cooked pasta meals, federal health officials confirmed this week. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Sept. 29…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updates to several ongoing foodborne illness investigations, with two new outbreaks added to the national watchlist. Officials stress that while not every recall or alert results in confirmed illnesses, the agency is actively monitoring emerging threats that affect consumers across the country, including here in Florida….
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that the state has met all federal air quality standards for the fifth straight year. Florida is the most populous state in the country to reach this milestone, highlighting the success of strong monitoring programs, effective pollution controls, and collaboration with partners across the state. “Florida’s…
A Norway-based shipping company has been fined $2 million for illegally dumping oil-contaminated waste into the Gulf of America. V.Ships Norway A.S. (V.Ships) pleaded guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships after oily bilge water and waste were discharged from the Motor Tanker Swift Winchester. The company also admitted that the incidents…
From shrimp boils to seafood dinners, Florida’s favorite crustacean is now at the center of a recall. Today, the FDA announced that Southwind Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp due to possible contamination with Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope. Long-term exposure to Cs-137 through food or water can increase the…
The Florida Department of Health is urging residents in Northeast and Central Florida to be cautious when it comes to raw milk consumption following a series of severe illnesses linked to a Volusia County dairy. Officials say 21 cases of Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections have been reported since January 24, 2025,…
More than 7,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into Winston Creek in Lakeland, prompting an emergency environmental response that stretched into the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to reporting officials, the incident began around 12:00 PM on July 21, when city workers inspecting sewer lines discovered a leak spewing sewage into the nearby waterway….
The so-called flesh-eating bacteria is trending again among the Florida headlines — but should you be worried? While total cases are actually down compared to recent years, new data does show that deadly infections are still being reported in multiple counties across the state. The bacteria, known scientifically as Vibrio vulnificus, naturally occurs in warm,…
Florida health officials have confirmed a new human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Escambia County during the week of July 6–12, 2025, marking the latest development in the state’s ongoing mosquito-borne illness surveillance efforts. The case is part of broader arbovirus monitoring across Florida, which includes viruses such as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEEV),…
Five separate food and drug products were recalled on July 14, 2025, in what appears to be a spike in safety alerts issued by the FDA. The recalls, which span both consumables and medications, involve risks ranging from salmonella and plastic contamination to dangerously mislabeled prescription drugs. One of the cases involves Sandoz, Inc., which…
The fentanyl crisis continues to claim lives across the United States—and Florida has not been spared from its devastating impact. In response, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched Faces of Fentanyl, a powerful tribute to those lost to fentanyl-related overdoses. The physical memorial wall is located at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia (700 Army Navy…
Floridia might be known for sunshine and palm trees, but some cities in the Sunshine State are feeling the heat in more ways than one. A new report by WalletHub has ranked the most and least stressed cities in the U.S. for 2025—and several Florida metros didn’t escape the stress radar. The annual study analyzed…
Florida has been named among 13 states involved in a growing multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to prepackaged chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger grocery stores. The outbreak, which is currently under investigation by the FDA, USDA, and CDC, has already sickened 17 people across the country. Of those, 16 have…
As Florida contends with seasonal surges in mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and West Nile virus, a new discovery in malaria prevention could help shape future approaches to vector control — and possibly benefit not just the Sunshine State, but all of humanity. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in collaboration with the NIH,…
Florida is no stranger to murky waters, but new research out of Georgia is raising fresh concerns about what might be hiding beneath the surface—and it’s not just alligators. A recent study by the University of Georgia’s Odum School of Ecology has uncovered dangerously high levels of mercury in the blood of alligators from the…
Will robots soon be taking care of us when we get sick? It might not be too far from reality. A Clearwater-based healthcare technology company is teaming up with Mayo Clinic in Florida to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape hospital care. hellocare.ai, which develops AI-driven tools for inpatient environments, announced Tuesday it has entered…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially removed COVID-19 mRNA vaccines from its recommended immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women, following an announcement by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The change marks a significant shift in national vaccination guidance, coming after years of evolving…
Bay County health officials have issued a 60-day rabies alert after two foxes in the Bayou George area tested positive for the deadly virus. The infected animals were killed near the east end of John Pitts Road on May 20 and May 26, prompting the Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) to take…
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., a Florida farm located in Boynton Beach, after a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections sickened at least 26 people across 15 states. The cucumbers, distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. of Delray Beach, Florida, were shipped to retailers,…
NatureMills US Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of multiple food products—including rice mixes, soups, spice blends, porridge mix, papads, and vadam—due to the presence of undeclared wheat, milk, and sesame. Individuals with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients risk serious or potentially life-threatening reactions if these products are consumed. The recalled items were distributed…
A licensed Orlando physician has admitted to illegally injecting silicone oil into patients’ buttocks during cosmetic procedures performed at his office and home, despite the practice being banned due to serious health risks. Nhan Pham, 54, of Orlando, pleaded guilty to receiving and offering to deliver an adulterated medical device, a violation of the Federal…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers, tattoo artists, and retailers to immediately stop using or selling specific Sacred Tattoo Ink products after laboratory testing revealed contamination with potentially harmful bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The affected products include: Use of contaminated tattoo inks can result in serious infections, particularly because the tattooing…
According to a report released on March 7 by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the total cost of health care provided to illegal immigrants in Florida was about $659.88 million in 2024. This release is the most recent update to the Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard. This dashboard details the total number of emergency department visits and…
Consumers across the U.S., including those in the state of Florida, are being urged to check their freezers after Bestway Sandwiches Inc., a company based in Valencia, California, announced a recall of approximately 24,870 pounds of their frozen chicken and cheese taquitos. Sold by a popular affordable grocer nationwide, the recall was initiated due to…
In a significant move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will revoke the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, also known as Red Dye No. 3, in food and ingested drugs due to concerns over its potential cancer-causing effects. The FDA’s decision, set to take effect on January 15, 2025,…
