Florida Boy Dies After Contracting Brain-Eating Amoeba From Lake

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.10.2020 23:19 PM

A brain-eating amoeba killed the 13-year-old boy days after swimming at a campground in Florida. A brain-eating amoeba, scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri, killed a 13-year-old boy named Tanner Lake Wall in Florida.

Wildlife Conservationists Captured Largest Ever Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle in Florida

08.29.2020 08:20 AM

Conservationists in Florida have captured three Suwannee alligator snapping turtles with one of them weighing 100 pounds which is considered to be the largest ever of its kind in the record.

ADHD-Like Behavior Linked to Increased Entrepreneurial Activity

08.13.2020 07:40 AM

A new study suggests that some behaviors linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might also be linked to increased entrepreneurial behavior.

Florida Might Be The Next State To Harness Wind Energy

07.31.2020 08:30 AM

Despite its location in the Southeast, a new study shows how Florida, with help from new technology, could harness wind energy.

Multiple Toxins Are Found in Florida Waters

07.21.2020 01:14 AM

For years, algal blooms on the west coast, lakes, and rivers of Florida have been increasing. Water samples have revealed multiple toxins which can result in respiratory and neurological symptoms, and even trigger Alzheimer's

New York City Preparing for Second Coronavirus Wave, Warns Other States to be Ready as Well

07.12.2020 23:07 PM

New York City, once the world's epicenter for the coronavirus, is currently preparing for the anticipated second wave of infections. Moreover, they are taking what they've learned and are sharing it with other states going through the same thing, namely Florida, California, and Texas.

New York Lends a Helping Hand to Florida As Gov. Cuomo Sends Remdesivir to Coronavirus-Stricken State

07.11.2020 01:07 AM

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is sending Florida a shipment of remdesivir to help its COVID-19 patients recover while the state waits on supplies from the federal government. The state has experienced a recent surge in cases, but its Governor, Ron DeSantis, denies help from other states.

Hillsborough County Sees Cases of Infections From a Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba, Florida Health Department Cautions Residents

07.03.2020 22:28 PM

The Florida Department of Health confirmed one case of a person infected with an amoeba called Naegleria fowleri. Infection of the amoeba is said to be potentially fatal as it enters the body through the nasal passages and eats away the brain.

Dengue and Other Mosquito Diseases Are Slowly Making Their Way North

06.27.2020 02:05 AM

Brazil is hit badly by both coronavirus and dengue cases. However, the tropical mosquito is slowly making its way north to the United States.

Wandering Alligator Also to Blame for the Delay of the Historic SpaceX Launch

05.30.2020 07:00 AM

An alligator has been removed from the launch pad during SpaceX flight preparations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. The gator was seen wandering on the pad and was captured later on. Click the link above to watch a video.

Rare Rainbow Snake Spotted For the First Time in 50 Years in a Florida Forest

02.26.2020 06:45 AM

The rare rainbow snake was spotted by a hiker. (Photo : Facebook) Rainbow snake in Cypress Springs in northwest Florida Experts say that the elusive snake found by the hiker in a forest in Florida is indeed the multi-colored serpent that has not been seen in 50 years.

22-year-old Missing Persons Case is Solved by Accidental Discovery on Google Earth

09.13.2019 10:41 AM

The amazing story of how a decades-old mystery was suddenly solved. An interesting story coming out of Florida involves a lake, a car, a drone, a mysterious disappearance and Google Earth.

25-Year-Old Shark Bite Mystery Solved by DNA from Tooth in Florida’s Man’s Foot

07.05.2019 08:37 AM

Jeff Weakley was shocked to find a piece of a tooth from a shark that bit him when he was surfing off Flagler Beach in 1994 when he tweezed open a blister-like bulge on his foot.

Adolescent Dolphin Victim to Plastic Pollution in Fort Myers

05.02.2019 11:39 AM

Another tragic story highlighting the damages of single-use plastic waste. As humans continue using more and more plastic, the non-renewable material continues to hurt marine life.

Dog Flu Discovered In Florida For First Time After Two Years

06.03.2017 08:46 AM

In Florida, seven cases of dog flu have been confirmed and other six cases are pending for confirmation. This is the first time dog flu has been found in Florida in two years.

Mobile Homes In The U.S. Are More Vulnerable To The Unstable Weather Events Like Tornadoes

05.05.2017 15:06 PM

A new research study reveals that the increasing use of the mobile homes in the U.S. is not good as these homes are more vulnerable to the bad weather events like tornadoes.

Florida Releases Thousands of Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes to Wipe Out Viruses

04.19.2017 19:09 PM

Florida has released thousands of male mosquitoes on Tuesday to test a new way to eliminate Zika and other viruses in the South Florida.

Sightings Of Sharks Forces Closure Of Multiple Florida Beaches – What Happens During Springtime

04.11.2017 03:59 AM

Reports indicate that shark sighting is a common trend during the springtime. Closure of Florida beaches during the months of February and March are quite common every year. People are now wondering why sharks are a common sight during this season.

Two Sperm Whale Deaths Spark Conversation of Conservation Efforts in Florida

04.14.2015 14:59 PM

In light of two deaths this week, Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is bringing attention to important conservation work along the Floridian shores and are asking the public to stay informed on critically endangered species in the area, whose lives may depend on the help of humans.

After Shark Attack, Mother and Newborn Sperm Whales are Put Down on Neptune Beach

04.14.2015 13:25 PM

A story that should have celebrated the birth of another whale into the world ended in tragedy Monday, after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made the decision to put two sperm whales down. Though often rapid response units are able to successful push whales back out to shore after a brief beaching, the circumstances surrounding the beaching led local officials to make the life-or-death decision.

Project Aimed at Restoring the Everglades Far Behind Schedule

03.16.2015 19:18 PM

The Everglades have taken a beating over the years. So much so that 15 years ago the state of Florida in partnership with federal officials from Washington issued a statement declaring their partnership in the goal of re-establishing the Everglades by 2030.