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Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 106; county-by-county breakdown
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (338+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. - More than 100 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported in Florida since the beginning of the year, more than half of those cases during the months of June and July, according to the Florida Department of Health. The CDC…...
How Daylight-Saving Time Affects Our Sleep
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (68+ words) FOX 35 Orlando Congress has moved forward with the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes that currently occur nationwide. Dr. David Kuhlmann, spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine,…...
Florida cyclosporiasis cases up to 60: Here's where, when, latest updates
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (282+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. - More than 30 states have reported confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal infection from a parasite that can sometimes lead to frequent, watery, and explosive diarrhea, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Since Jan. 1, 2026, there have been at…...
Florida AG launches investigation into Potassium bromate
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (62+ words) FOX 35 Orlando Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed Monday that his office would launch an investigation into Potassium bromate, a food additive in flour and dough, in the Florida food supply. Uthmeier and other health experts said some studies have…...
Child hospitalized after Orange County drowning call, officials say
5+ day, 25+ min ago (116+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla - A child was transported to local hospital after a drowning call in Orange County on Saturday, according to officials with Orange County Fire Rescue. Units were called out to the 3900 block of Macdonough Avenue just before 3 p.m. in…...
Cyclosporiasis: How to prevent the produce parasite
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (31+ words) FOX 35 Orlando The FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals continues today with one match between Spain and Belgium on the pitch at Los Angeles Stadium....
Florida heat wave: Heat stroke, heat exhaustion signs, symptoms
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (256+ words) The unusually hot weather continues across Central Florida with heat advisories issued for the area. FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist Brooks Garner takes a look at the forecast. ORLANDO, Fla. - Heat alerts and advisories have been issued for nearly all of…...
Volusia County Public Works employee in critical condition from electric shock
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (56+ words) FOX 35 Orlando A Volusia County Public Works employee suffered a critical electric shock after accidentally touching an excavator that had come into contact with live power lines, officials said. It happened Wednesday morning while crews were conducting routine maintenance in…...
Health Alert: Incoming Saharan Dust can increase Asthma, allergies
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (55+ words) FOX 35 Orlando Though the incoming Saharan Dust brings unique orange-hued sunset skies, those with allergies or Asthma may want to stay indoors. Experts say the dust -- bringing particles of quartz, clay and carbonates -- can cause irritation in a person's breathing…...
Orlando weather: Heat dome brings 3-day stretch of 95-100 temperature highs
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (79+ words) FOX 35 Orlando Some of the hottest days of the entire summer are here for today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Peak heat index in central Florida so far Thursday was 115 degrees in New Smyrna Beach. Heat wave continues into Saturday before we…...