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Mitch PerryApril 10, 2016

Two new cases of the Zika virus were reported in Palm Beach and Broward counties on Friday, making for a total of 84 confirmed cases in the state. Officials say an outbreak of the Zika virus in Florida is still a very real possibility. Last week, South Florida Democratic Congressman and U.S. Senate hopeful Patrick Murphy met […]

Associated PressApril 8, 2016

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Americans don’t know a lot about the Zika virus that is linked to birth defects and creeping steadily closer to the U.S., according to a new poll that found about 4 in 10 say they’ve heard little to nothing about the mosquito-borne threat. Even among people who’ve been following the Zika saga at least a […]

Melissa RossMarch 18, 2016

Four new cases of the Zika virus were reported in Florida this week, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 66. To help prevent the disease from spreading further, late Thursday night the U.S. Senate approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Bill Nelson and others to speed development of vaccines and treatments for the disease. […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 2, 2016

The major public health scare of this year in Florida thus far: the Zika virus. Florida Gov. Rick Scott requested and received this week 500 more Zika antibody test kits from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In a prepared statement Scott said, “Making sure all Floridians stay informed and remain prepared for the […]

Melissa RossFebruary 12, 2016

The Hillary Clinton campaign is calling for quick action in Florida to prepare for the likelihood that the travel-related Zika virus will spread. As recent reports indicate cases of the virus have been found in U.S. metropolitan areas in Florida and Texas, Clinton, in an email urges public health officials in the Sunshine State to […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 4, 2016

In Jacksonville Thursday morning, Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Mayor Lenny Curry took questions from the media after a job-creation event at Kaman Industries. Questions were asked regarding the Governor’s commitment to STEM Programs, Curry’s position on HRO expansion, and whether Curry or Scott were ready to endorse for president. Most observers assume that Scott may back Donald […]

Tag: Zika

Patrick Murphy says Congress needs to step up to the plate on Zika funding

Poll: Some key gaps in Americans’ knowledge about Zika virus

U.S. Senate approves Bill Nelson bill to speed search for Zika virus cure

Florida to get 500 more Zika antibody test kits from CDC

Hillary Clinton calls for quick action to fight Zika virus in Florida

Rick Scott, Lenny Curry stay on message during Jacksonville event