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Suncoast residents paying the price of Debby
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hurricane Debby has already racked up several millions in insured damages on the Suncoast. Many residents forced to pay out of their own pockets to pay for cracked driveways, destroyed drywall, and more. Robert, a Sarasota resident who saw several feet of water in his driveway,...
Florida Teacher Allegedly Put Autistic Child in Chokehold
A 59-year-old Florida teacher from Deltona, Vilma Otero, is being accused of putting a 3-year-old autistic boy in a chokehold. This all allegedly went down last week at Forest Lake Elementary in Deltona. And let’s just say she’ll be getting a little more than detention after school. Volusia County deputies say that Otero is facing a felony child abuse charge.
‘Not for sale:’ Third day of protests erupt outside Honeymoon Island State Park
The message was clear from more than 200 people gathered outside the entrance of Honeymoon Island State Park on Tuesday:. Florida’s state parks are not for sale. It was the third day of protests in front of Florida’s busiest state park after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection last week unveiled plans for major developments at nine parks, including golf courses, two hotels, cabins, pickleball courts and more.
What is sloth fever? The Oropouche virus and its symptoms, explained.
The Oropouche virus, a potentially fatal disease also referred to as "sloth fever," has made its way to the United States, prompting questions about what Americans should know. On Tuesday, Florida's health department reported 30 cases of Oropouche fever in the state, all linked to travel from Cuba. There has also been one case reported in New York following travel.In an update Tuesday, the CDC said at least three of the initial cases reported in the U.S. were hospitalized and that the agency is "currently developing a plan for rapid detection and response" to the virus.Earlier this month, the Centers for...
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