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Florida’s poison control centers’ subject matter experts are often featured in the news about emerging poisoning hazards or cases of poisoning in the community. Our poison control centers welcome every opportunity to reach the public through digital, written or visual media, as well as in-person educational opportunities like health fairs, presentations or speaking engagements.

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09/2023

DEA has seized over 55 million fentanyl pills in 2023 so far, Garland says (CBS News) Sep 26, 2023

DOH-Lee cautions about blue-green algae blooms (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander, Current) Sep 26, 2023

Chris Pratt’s Marvel diet — drinking over 100 glasses of water a day — is a recipe for water poisoning in most people, a doctor warns (Insider) Sep 25, 2023

300% increase in ADHD medication user error, Central Florida expert weighs in (WMFE - FM - Orlando, FL) Sep 25, 2023

FDA warns about ice cream recall due to risk of listeria (WPLG - TV - Miami, FL) Sep 25, 2023

Florida Just Banned ‘Gas Station Heroin’ (Vice News) Sep 25, 2023

Think Twice Before Planting Eucalyptus In Your Yard If You Have Pets (House Digest) Sep 25, 2023

Online Marijuana Shops Make It Easy for Minors to Buy, Study Finds (New York Times) Sep 25, 2023

WATCH: Attorney General Ashley Moody Outlaws Gas Station Heroin ‘Tianeptine’ (Space Coast Daily) Sep 24, 2023

What Happens If You Accidentally Ingest Cat Litter? (Health Digest) Sep 23, 2023

Recall alert: Ice cream products recalled in around 40 states due to possible listeria contamination (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Sep 23, 2023

Infant’s monthlong hospitalization prompts national toy recall (WCAX - TV) Sep 23, 2023

Over 1,700 Illegal Hemp, THC-O, Mushroom Products From Florida Business (tampafp.com) Sep 23, 2023

Nearly half of American parents give their children melatonin to sleep — despite expert warnings (New York Post) Sep 22, 2023

Fentanyl: the new face of the opioid epidemic (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Sep 22, 2023

New Regulation Introduced to Increase Safety for Children with Button Batteries (energyportal.eu) Sep 22, 2023

H&M recalls men’s accessory over lead poisoning risk. Here’s what to know (Miami Herald) Sep 21, 2023

Florida outlaws dietary supplement known as ‘gas station heroin’ (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Sep 21, 2023

Doctor shares advice on how to prevent food poisoning (CNN) Sep 21, 2023

‘It will eat your skin away:’ xylazine, or tranq, continues to cause overdose deaths in area (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Sep 20, 2023

Defrosting chicken like this could poison you: 3 safe methods revealed (New York Post) Sep 20, 2023

Video, frantic 911 call capture moments after Amazon delivery driver bitten by highly venomous rattlesnake in Florida (CBS News) Sep 20, 2023

Florida Amazon delivery driver in serious condition after bite from a rattlesnake (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Sep 20, 2023

Amazon driver attacked by rattlesnake may have saved her own life by remaining calm (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Sep 20, 2023

Deadly Snake Bites Amazon Driver Delivering Package (Newsweek) Sep 19, 2023

Over 58K pounds of raw ground beef recalled in multiple states (ABC News) Sep 18, 2023

Weight loss supplements could contain toxic ingredient, CDC finds (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 18, 2023

Social Media and Academic Anxieties Are Crushing Our Kids (U.S. News and World Report) Sep 18, 2023

ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years (U.S. News and World Report) Sep 18, 2023

Tell-Tale Signs These Foods Aren’t Safe To Eat (Health Digest) Sep 18, 2023

Increased rates of child nicotine poisoning (WAOW.com) Sep 18, 2023

Study: Poison center calls for ADHD medication errors increased almost 300% from 2001-2021 (American Academy of Pediatrics) Sep 18, 2023

‘You know it as soon as you get hit’: What you need to know about Saddleback Caterpillars (WSET - TV) Sep 14, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Bode Miller recounts the terrifying moment his kids started ‘passing out and turning WHITE’ after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning from a CRANE outside their home – as he admits he had NO IDEA they were ever in danger (Daily Mail) Sep 14, 2023

Recalled: Water bead product that killed one infant and injured another (FOX Business) Sep 14, 2023

Two purported weight loss supplements may contain a hidden, poisonous ingredient (NBC News) Sep 14, 2023

‘Sea lice’ stirs up on Florida beaches as Hurricane Lee passes by (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 14, 2023

‘Water beads’ toy sold at Target recalled after infant death (WRAL - TV) Sep 14, 2023

10 students at Massachusetts middle school sickened by ‘One Chip Challenge’ (WCVB - TV) Sep 14, 2023

What are Florida’s poisonous plants? Expert botanist tells you what to watch out for in Q&A (News-Press) Sep 14, 2023

Fentanyl plus stimulants drives ‘fourth wave’ of overdose epidemic in the U.S. (NBC News) Sep 14, 2023

Alcohol poisoning kills: Know the signs (The Temple News) Sep 14, 2023

The stark U.S. divide in xylazine use (Axios) Sep 14, 2023

Fentanyl mixed with cocaine or meth is driving the ‘4th wave’ of the overdose crisis (NPR) Sep 14, 2023

Xylazine Has Spread to Every Region of the Country, Millennium Health Signals Report™ Shows (Businesswire) Sep 14, 2023

The most dangerous social media food challenges (theweek.com) Sep 14, 2023

Overdose deaths from fentanyl combined with stimulants increased 50-fold since 2010 (ABC News) Sep 14, 2023

Beware of accidental acetaminophen overdose (The Centre County Gazette) Sep 14, 2023

Man dies from rare infection after eating raw oysters (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Sep 13, 2023

Overdose deaths continue to rise in the US, reaching another record level, provisional data shows (CNN) Sep 13, 2023

Pesky ‘sea lice’ strikes Florida beaches as Hurricane Lee churns waters (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 13, 2023

FDA issues warning letters to CVS, Walgreens, other companies over unapproved eye products (ABC News) Sep 13, 2023

Costco recalls tortilla soup (WBAY - TV) Sep 13, 2023

Opioids are killing more Black men — largely due to the spread of fentanyl (NPR) Sep 13, 2023

‘It’s like smoking poison’: Sierra Leone’s youth battle addiction to a mystery drug (The Guardian) Sep 13, 2023

How deeply did prescription opioid pills flood your county? See here. (Washington Post) Sep 12, 2023

Overdoses soared even as prescription pain pills plunged (Washington Post) Sep 12, 2023

State poison control specialist warns Village Council about dangers of accidental poisoning (Islandernews.com) Sep 12, 2023

Prescription opioid shipments declined sharply even as fatal overdoses increased, new data shows (AP) Sep 12, 2023

Suffolk County hospitals see increased accidental pediatric pot consumption (TBR News) Sep 12, 2023

U.S. drug overdose deaths more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2020 (eurekalert.org) Sep 12, 2023

Puppy given overdose-reversing drug after possible fentanyl exposure in California (KNSD - TV) Sep 11, 2023

Recall alert: Children’s anti-cavity rinse recalled because it may be contaminated (WGAU - FM) Sep 11, 2023

Santa Cruz hotel guests suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in leak (Santa Cruz Sentinel) Sep 11, 2023

Are Hydrangeas Safe To Have In Your Garden If You Have Pets And Kids? (House Digest) Sep 11, 2023

The Blood Pressure Medication Mistake That Could Lead To Death (Health Digest) Sep 10, 2023

Blue-Green Algae Dangers: Ensuring Your Dog Can Safely Swim in Water (The Dog's Life) Sep 10, 2023

Spicy tortilla chip challenge blamed for San Francisco boy’s ‘poisoning’ (CBS News) Sep 8, 2023

16 common plants and flowers safe for cats (care.com) Sep 8, 2023

Customs and Border Protection reveals secret “ground zero” in its fight against fentanyl (CBS News) Sep 7, 2023

Paqui spicy chip pulled from shelves after teen who took part in ‘One Chip Challenge’ dies (New York Post) Sep 7, 2023

Vicks VapoRub is toxic to consume and should not be used for teeth whitening (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 7, 2023

Boynton Beach father concerned after daughter brings ‘one chip challenge’ to school (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Sep 6, 2023

South Florida school districts working to educate students, parents about dangers of fentanyl (WFOR - TV - Miami, FL) Sep 6, 2023

‘YOU’RE EATING PEPPER SPRAY:’ VIRAL SPICY CHIP CHALLENGE MAKES ITS WAY TO OKLA. (KWTV - TV) Sep 6, 2023

Death rates for people under 40 have skyrocketed. Blame fentanyl (Florida Phoenix) Sep 6, 2023

Poison centers calls reach all-time high concerning kids exposed to e-cigs, liquid nicotine (KIAH-TV) Sep 6, 2023

Increase in fake prescription pills fuels record drug overdose deaths in the US (The Guardian) Sep 6, 2023

Buyer Beware: Delta-8 is the ‘Russian Roulette’ of Cannabis (Web MD) Sep 6, 2023

Florida Department Of Health Issues Algae Bloom Alert For Little Half Moon Lake (Tampafp.com) Sep 6, 2023

The ‘One Chip Challenge’ Is Back in the News Following a Teen’s Tragic Death—Here’s What To Know (Parade) Sep 5, 2023

Don’t eat these mushrooms! Ohio medical community sees influx of sick people (WOIO - TV) Sep 5, 2023

What Causes Food Poisoning? (verywellhealth.com) Sep 5, 2023

ADHD drug shortage stresses families during back-to-school season (CNN) Sep 4, 2023

Toss That Leftover Rice if You Don’t Want to Risk Food Poisoning (CNET) Sep 4, 2023

Recall alert: Dog food being recalled over Salmonella concerns (KIRO - TV) Sep 4, 2023

Marijuana Edibles Are Sending Kids to the ER: Here’s Tips to Keep Them Safe (U.S. News and World Report) Sep 4, 2023

Mass. teen dies after participating in ‘One Chip Challenge,’ police say (WCVB - TV) Sep 4, 2023

Conagra Brands recalls over 245K pounds of Banquet frozen chicken strips meals after plastic contamination (foxbusiness.com) Sep 4, 2023

Navigating DIY Accidents: Immediate Steps and Precautions (techbullion.com) Sep 4, 2023

Beware of an accidental acetaminophen overdose (northcentralpa.com) Sep 2, 2023

Frigidaire gas stoves recalled because cooktop knobs may cause risk of gas leak, fires (USA Today) Sep 1, 2023

08/2023

Eye drop recalls in 2023: What to know about the artificial tears recalls (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Aug 31, 2023

After Hurricane Idalia: Safe cleanup, emergency prescription refills, avoiding mold and more (Tallahassee Democrat) Aug 31, 2023

Trader Joe’s issues its sixth recall in two months (CNN) Aug 31, 2023

Snake Emerges From Florida Floods: ‘Do Not Wade in the Water’ (Newsweek) Aug 30, 2023

Opioid overdose antidote Narcan will be widely available over the counter next week (NBC News) Aug 30, 2023

Hurricane floodwater can be dangerous. Here’s why you should stay out of it. (Tampa Bay Times) Aug 30, 2023

Florida woman recovering from stingray attack shares experience after close call (ABC News) Aug 29, 2023

Health Officials issue blue-green algae bloom alert for Lake George (beacononlinenews.com) Aug 29, 2023

1 dead, 2 injured after potential exposure to poisonous gas on the job in Putnam County (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 28, 2023

How the rise in cannabis use is affecting dogs and children (Desert News) Aug 28, 2023

Small bite of marijuana edible can sicken a child (UPI.COM) Aug 28, 2023

THE DANGERS OF CAFFEINE (University of Utah) Aug 28, 2023

‘Zombie drug’ tranq leaves illegal narcotics more potent — while making it even harder for opioid addicts to quit, doctors say (New York Post) Aug 28, 2023

Former star swimmer Jamie Cail’s cause of death revealed as fentanyl overdose (New York Post) Aug 27, 2023

Frozen vegetables sold at Food Lion and Kroger are being recalled (CNN) Aug 25, 2023

Venomous stingray impales Apollo Beach woman wading in water: ‘I was certain I was going to die’ (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 25, 2023

2 more eye drop products recalled after being linked to potentially deadly bacteria (USA Today) Aug 25, 2023

ER testing gap leaves people in the dark on horse tranquilizer (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 24, 2023

Frozen corn recall: Kroger, Food Lion, Signature Select vegetables recalled for listeria risk (USA Today) Aug 24, 2023

Trader Joe’s recalls multigrain crackers for possible metal contamination (Fox Business) Aug 23, 2023

Northwest Florida officials talk substance abuse, getting fentanyl off the streets (WEAR - TV - Pensacola, FL) Aug 23, 2023

Yellow-legged hornets show up in US. 9 things you should know as Florida keeps watch (Herald-Tribune) Aug 23, 2023

Airline passenger who helped save man from fentanyl overdose calls for planes to be equipped with Narcan (FOX News) Aug 23, 2023

Overdoses are on the Rise, Opioid Drugs are Primarily to Blame (legalreader.com) Aug 23, 2023

Sniff-Tests Won’t Save You From Food Poisoning. An Expert Explains Why. (sciencealert.com) Aug 23, 2023

Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US Market (Times-Tribune) Aug 23, 2023

Outdoor barbecuing habits that increase the risk of food poisoning (durangoherald.com) Aug 23, 2023

Fentanyl crisis ‘not going away,’ say organizers of Space Coast conference (Florida Today) Aug 22, 2023

Hero FedEx driver kills rattlesnake on woman’s porch: ‘I hope you didn’t have a pet’ (New York Post) Aug 22, 2023

DOH-Lee lifts blue-green algae bloom alerts (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander & Current) Aug 22, 2023

Trader Joe’s recalls vegan crackers because they could contain metal (CBS News) Aug 21, 2023

Alembic, Aurobindo recall drugs in US market (economictimes.indiatimes.com) Aug 21, 2023

Deputy recovers after fentanyl exposure during inmate search at Hillsborough County jail (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 21, 2023

5 recalls in 4 weeks: All the things from Trader Joe’s you should toss (newsnation.com) Aug 21, 2023

Should you really pee on a jellyfish sting? (livescience.com) Aug 21, 2023

Deadly mushrooms and friendly fungi (cosmosmagazine.com) Aug 21, 2023

Florida sues a Tallahassee business over hallucinogenic mushroom information (WMNF - FM - Tampa, FL) Aug 21, 2023

Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached record highs in middle-aged adults, survey finds (CNN) Aug 18, 2023

FDA Warns Consumers About Toxic Yellow Oleander Purported to be Nuez de la India in Certain Botanical Weight Loss Products (fda.gov) Aug 18, 2023

Palm Beach County nurse shares concerns about opioid-like drug ‘Zaza’ after nearly losing friend (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Aug 17, 2023

Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in U.S. for first time (CBS News) Aug 15, 2023

Thousands of carbon monoxide alarms ‘that don’t work properly’ have been sold online (Mirror) Aug 11, 2023

Ice cream recalled in nearly 20 states for Listeria contamination (foxbusiness.com) Aug 10, 2023

St. Vincent’s showers mothers with information, support, supplies (Clay Today) Aug 10, 2023

Death cap mushrooms: why are they so toxic and how can poisoning be treated? (The Guardian) Aug 10, 2023

What happens if your pet eats a THC edible or marijuana plant? A vet toxicologist explains (KARE - TV) Aug 10, 2023

Blue-green algae at Indiantown boat ramp 100 times more toxic than what’s considered safe (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Aug 9, 2023

Check your fridge! Organic kiwi recalled in 14 states may be contaminated with deadly listeria. (USA Today) Aug 9, 2023

Kiwis recalled in Florida and 13 other states might have a deadly foodborne illness (Miami Herald) Aug 9, 2023

Fast, cheap and deadly (Reuters) Aug 9, 2023

Beware of this colorful flower growing in Florida – it could kill you (Islander) Aug 9, 2023

Cane Toad Terminator: Florida Man Turns Amphibian Vigilante to Save the Day (espnswfl.com) Aug 9, 2023

‘Natural’ supplement for infertility caused woman’s lead poisoning, Canada doctors say (Miami Herald) Aug 8, 2023

More Kids Are Being Exposed to Toxic E-Cigarette Nicotine (The New York Times) Aug 8, 2023

Toxic weeds (Nursery Management) Aug 8, 2023

DOH health alert: Avoid toxic algae coating Timer Powers Park boat ramp in Indiantown (TC Palm) Aug 8, 2023

State drug director warns Arkansans of drug “up to 20 times” more potent than fentanyl (KATV - TV) Aug 8, 2023

Kroger Is Recalling Frozen Fruit Across Multiple States—Here’s What You Need to Know (Parade Magazine) Aug 8, 2023

DOH-Lee cautions about blue-green algae blooms (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander & Current) Aug 8, 2023

What pharmacists need to know as pediatric melatonin overdoses surge (pharmacist.com) Aug 7, 2023

How Can Over-the-Counter Naloxone Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths? (Yalemedicine.org) Aug 7, 2023

FDA: Frito-Lay Recalls 2 Sizes Of Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips (Forbes) Aug 6, 2023

Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the market (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Aug 5, 2023

HELP! My pet’s been poisoned! (keysnews.com) Aug 5, 2023

USDA ISSUES RECALL FOR BEEF AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT ALDI STORES NATIONWIDE (Positively Osceola) Aug 5, 2023

South Fort Myers woman on crusade to rid area of bufo/cane toads (News-Press - Fort Meyers, FL) Aug 4, 2023

FDA Approves Second OTC Naloxone Spray for Suspected Opioid Overdose (Physician's Weekly) Aug 4, 2023

Why is delta 8 bad for you? (Discovermagazine.com) Aug 4, 2023

Health advisory issued for 3 Hillsborough County beaches due to high bacteria levels (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 3, 2023

Be cautious: Household items can poison pets (Citrus County Chronicle) Aug 3, 2023

Avoid an unintentional overdose (Family Safety & Health) Aug 3, 2023

Opioid Use and Suicide Death (Psychology Today) Aug 3, 2023

Man shoots over 100 toxic toads in Lutz community (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 2, 2023

Black market vaping products could be laced with fentanyl, experts warn (WOGX TV - Gainesville, FL) Aug 2, 2023

Pensacola medical district ranks No. 1 in Florida opioid deaths; double state average (Pensacola News Journal) Aug 2, 2023

Morgan Miller Thanks Fans, Doctors for ‘Well Wishes’ for Her Three Kids After Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (People) Aug 1, 2023

Health & Harmony: Awareness can prevent ocean stings, and lifeguards can treat them (thecoastalstar.com) Aug 1, 2023

How to avoid summertime food poisoning: Dr. Nina Radcliff (The Press of Atlantic City) Aug 1, 2023

Child nicotine poisonings rise as e-cig sales surge (NBC News) Aug 1, 2023

Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Boating (Boatingsafetymag.com) Aug 1, 2023

DOH-Lee cautions about blue-green algae blooms (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander & Current) Aug 1, 2023

Wildlife officials suspect toxins, including harmful Blue-Green Algae toxins, to be the cause of fatal panther disease (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, Florida) Aug 1, 2023

07/2023

Gruesome Photos Reveal Horrors of ‘Zombie’ Drug Fentanyl Additive (Newsweek) Jul 31, 2023

Generator safety to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (KOAM-TV) Jul 31, 2023

Health Alert: Toxic blue-green algae found in Lake Jesup (WFTV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 31, 2023

Can you spot the three copperhead snakes that seemingly disappeared? (Yahoo.com) Jul 31, 2023

Opioids and cocaine are a deadly combination – and ‘polydrug’ deaths are rising (The Conversation) Jul 31, 2023

Flesh-rotting tranq infects cocaine supply, takes aim at new, unsuspecting victims (New York Post) Jul 31, 2023

Alcohol-Related Deaths Are Rising Among Women (New York Times) Jul 31, 2023

Tracking blue-green algae blooms to combat toxic bacteria (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers) Jul 31, 2023

Family of Florida mom who died from herbal substance kratom wins $11M suit (New York Post) Jul 30, 2023

Lee County cautions public on blue-green algae blooms (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 30, 2023

Nearly 70,000 Delta-8 products with kid friendly packaging removed from shelves statewide (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 28, 2023

Community groups, medical experts work to combat emerging ‘tranq’ drug crisis (ABC News) Jul 28, 2023

Family of Florida mom who died from herbal substance kratom wins $11M suit (Miami Herald) Jul 28, 2023

FDA approves first opioid reversal drug from a nonprofit company (The Hill) Jul 28, 2023

Health Department warns blue-green algae spreading in Doctors Lake (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 28, 2023

Check Your Freezer: The USDA Just Recalled Over 50 Frozen Meat Products (Southern Living) Jul 28, 2023

Water Quality Report: Video shows blue-green algae outbreak on Lake O (WGCU - FM) Jul 27, 2023

LOCAL NEWS “Fentanyl is America’s new ‘F’ word,” says family who’s raising awareness (CBS News) Jul 27, 2023

Here’s how to spot and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in wake of Marines’ tragic death (Yahoo.com) Jul 27, 2023

Trader Joe’s recall for bugs in broccoli cheddar soup (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 27, 2023

With Marijuana’s Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise (US News and World Report) Jul 27, 2023

Fentanyl is spreading the opioid crisis into America’s big cities (economist.com) Jul 27, 2023

Cannabis poisoning cases quadruple in children after legalisation (newscientist.com) Jul 27, 2023

Bode Miller Urging Parents To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors After Sons’ Poisoning (Poweder.com) Jul 27, 2023

Borax Tik Tok trend is not safe, Poison Control says (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 26, 2023

Carbon monoxide poisoning at Ocala business sends seven people to hospital (Ocala StarBanner) Jul 26, 2023

Wasp Stings: Reaction, Symptoms And Treatments (Forbes.com) Jul 26, 2023

‘Operation Kandy Krush’ finds illegal hemp products aimed at kids (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 26, 2023

Toxic blue-green algae on the rise: What you and your pet need to know to stay safe (Philadelphia Inquirer) Jul 26, 2023

The Most Snake Infested Lakes In Florida (worldatlas.com) Jul 26, 2023

There’s A Deadly Plant Growing In Florida Yards That Looks Like A Harmless Flower (onlyinyourstate.com) Jul 26, 2023

‘Operation Kandy Krush:’ Florida sweep finds 68K packages of hemp extract products aimed at kids (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 25, 2023

Experts warn that borax cleaning powder isn’t safe to ingest, as social media posts claim (AP) Jul 25, 2023

What you need to know about copperhead snake bites (National Geographic) Jul 25, 2023

From Philadelphia to California, officials on alert over xylazine threat (thecentersquare.com) Jul 25, 2023

Drinking borax is the latest dangerous trend on TikTok (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Jul 25, 2023

Snakebites spike during hot weather, study says (foxweather.com) Jul 24, 2023

Suicide lifeline calls up 250 percent, Northeast Florida director says (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 24, 2023

Cane Toad Season in Parkland; A Resident’s Guide to Dealing With Cane Toads (tapinto.net) Jul 24, 2023

Delta-8 edibles disguised as snack foods: keep out of reach of children (KOTA - TV) Jul 24, 2023

Toxic blue-green algae detected in Stick Marsh North (veronews.com) Jul 24, 2023

Storage, sweat, sunburn: Florida Poison Control shares how to manage heat and medication (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 23, 2023

Drinking borax is the latest TikTok trend medical authorities working feverishly to debunk (NBC News) Jul 22, 2023

Martin County Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom ALERT for Areas in Lake Okeechobee (WQCS - FM - Fort Pierce, FL) Jul 21, 2023

Alert issued for blue-green algae bloom at Doctors Lake (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 21, 2023

Beware of deadly cane toads in SWFL (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 21, 2023

Treasure Coast health and law enforcement officials offering free Narcan kits in all 3 counties (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 21, 2023

‘The deadliest threat America’s ever faced’: Mass-produced in China, trafficked from Puerto Rico and available online for just $1 a KILO — why the flesh-rotting zombie drug ‘tranq’ has the DEA terrified (The Daily Mail) Jul 21, 2023

What’s This New Borax TikTok Trend? Here Are The Dangers (Forbes) Jul 20, 2023

Mosquito control in Southwest Florida following malaria cases (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 20, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of “improperly manufactured” children’s cups recalled over unsafe lead levels (CBS News) Jul 20, 2023

West Virginia Poison Center provides safety tips (WTAP - TV) Jul 20, 2023

Gas furnaces produce toxic emissions like gas stoves, but they’re usually better ventilated (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 20, 2023

Health Officials Caution About Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Doctors Lake-Pace Island Dock (claycountygov.com) Jul 20, 2023

‘It’s intentionally made to look for kids’: Doctors warn about dangers of ingesting edibles (WMBF - TV) Jul 20, 2023

Minute by minute, what happens to the body when you take ‘tranq’ — the zombie drug flooding our streets that turns users into human statues (Daily Mail) Jul 20, 2023

The best houseplants to buy if you have pets (The Washington Post) Jul 20, 2023

Toxic blue-green algae bloom spreads to Cape Coral; testing equipment being placed (News-Press) Jul 20, 2023

12-year-old girl saves family from carbon monoxide poisoning (ABC News) Jul 20, 2023

People are consuming 20 Mule Team Borax in new TikTok trend that experts are calling ‘patently dangerous’ (yahoo.com) Jul 19, 2023

Port St. Lucie police seize $300,000 worth of fentanyl, some cocaine in big drug bust (TC Palm) Jul 19, 2023

Opioids mixed with cocaine or psychostimulants are driving more overdose deaths, CDC data show (CNN) Jul 19, 2023

Rising number of overdose deaths involve mix of opioids with cocaine, meth (The Washington Post) Jul 19, 2023

Household items that can poison pets (Citrus County Chronicle) Jul 19, 2023

DOH-Lee issues blue-green algae bloom alert (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander & Current) Jul 19, 2023

Drug overdose deaths involving cocaine and opioids have spiked in last decade, CDC report finds (ABC News) Jul 19, 2023

Recall alert: Cava Foods recalls hummus due to undeclared sesame (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 18, 2023

After 5 deaths allegedly linked to carbon monoxide poisoning at Airbnbs, Houston-area man’s family asks for change (KPRC - TV) Jul 18, 2023

Toxic Algal Bloom Covering Florida Lake So Big It Is Visible From Space (Newsweek) Jul 18, 2023

Shocking new video from the streets of Philadelphia (Daily Mail) Jul 18, 2023

New Data Highlights Need to Ramp Up Enforcement Against Vapes Marketed to Kids & Teens (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 18, 2023

CDC reports more children are visiting the emergency room related to marijuana use (The Oklahoman) Jul 18, 2023

Risk for lead poisoning increases in summer months (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 18, 2023

Orange County man accused of selling fentanyl disguised as medication (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 17, 2023

‘There isn’t a cure or an antidote’: Experts say to keep pets away from blue-green algae (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 17, 2023

Dog’s death spurs south Fort Myers woman’s crusade against invading toxic toads (News-Press - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 17, 2023

New UCF study reveals dangers of vaping (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 17, 2023

CDC report: people and animals — dogs, cattle, and wildlife — are getting sick from algae (Florida Today) Jul 17, 2023

Everything To Know About Chocolate Poisoning in Cats—Veterinarians Share How Toxic This Treat Can Be (Paradepets.com) Jul 17, 2023

Rady Children’s Hospital seeing an alarming number of children 5 and under with cannabis poisoning (San Diego Union-Tribune) Jul 16, 2023

UofL Health advises how to protect yourself from food poisoning this summer (WLKY - TV) Jul 16, 2023

Signs warn of toxic blue-green algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee marina (Palm Beach Post) Jul 15, 2023

Pool Poisoning? Why Now Is a Good Time to Check Your Pool (KXAS - TV) Jul 15, 2023

Inside the grim reality of the fentanyl plague that runs rampant in NYC and has killed celebs (New York Post) Jul 14, 2023

Poisonous Gas is a Hidden Danger for Travelers (patch.com) Jul 14, 2023

About 1,750 Gas-Fired Boilers Recalled Due to Risk of CO Poisoning (Consumer Reports) Jul 14, 2023

ER visits for children sickened from marijuana surged during the pandemic (NBC News) Jul 13, 2023

Pittsburgh children are increasingly being admitted to hospitals after ingesting marijuana: ‘Kids will find it and they will get into it’ (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Jul 13, 2023

Deadly drug cocktail causing Florida users to overdose despite overall decline in drug-related fatalities (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 13, 2023

Florida Department of Health issues warning about blue-green algae blooms (Pine Island News) Jul 13, 2023

Poison Control expert offers advice after mother is arrested, accused of drugging her baby (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 12, 2023

‘It’s not worth it’: Man who lost 2 friends in a week to suspected fentanyl overdoses offers advice, message of hope (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 12, 2023

Hillsborough officials highlight a surge in fentanyl-related arrests (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jul 12, 2023

Algae Bloom in Lake Okeechobee (earthobservatory.nasa.gov) Jul 12, 2023

Whole Foods item recalled nationwide due to undeclared allergen presence (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 12, 2023

Blue-green algae blooms plaguing Lee County waterways (WZVN - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 11, 2023

Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it (NPR) Jul 11, 2023

White House announces plan to cut ‘tranq dope’ in illicit drug supply (NBC News) Jul 11, 2023

Blue-green algae alert issued for Pioneer Lake (The West Volusia Beacon) Jul 11, 2023

DOH-Lee issues blue-green algae bloom alerts (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander & Current) Jul 11, 2023

Boric Acid Vaginal Suppositories: What’s Behind This New TikTok Trend (Forbes.com) Jul 11, 2023

Newest drug to hit the streets makes its way to Northeast Florida nightclubs, bars (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 10, 2023

Over half of America’s beaches are covered in poop and unsafe to swim in: report (New York Post) Jul 10, 2023

The big, smelly seaweed blob headed for Florida has shrunk by 75% (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 10, 2023

Xylazine OD rates a shocking 35 times higher in 2021 compared to 2018: CDC (silive.com) Jul 10, 2023

Westchase family says dog recovering after cane toad poisoning (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 10, 2023

Health Alert: What is actually in energy drinks? (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 10, 2023

Senator Chuck Schumer calls for FDA investigation into high caffeine content of Prime Energy drinks (CNN) Jul 10, 2023

Experts give tips on how to keep loved ones safe from carbon monoxide poisoning (brproud.com) Jul 10, 2023

15 Caterpillars Found in Florida (6 Are Venomous) (a-zanimals.com) Jul 10, 2023

It’s Toxic Slime Time on Florida’s Lake Okeechobee (New York Times) Jul 9, 2023

US Is ‘Canary in Coal Mine’ on Fentanyl, Blinken Tells New Coalition (voanews.com) Jul 7, 2023

Delta-8 THC: The Side Effects And Potential Dangers The Drug Poses For Kids (Forbes) Jul 7, 2023

Mexican authorities raid pharmacies in inquiry into fentanyl-tainted pills (LA Times) Jul 7, 2023

Officials issue Blue-green algae bloom alert (Leigh Acres Citizen) Jul 7, 2023

Six million pounds of batters, breaders, seasoning rubs, marinades and more recalled over Salmonella concerns (Food Safety Network) Jul 7, 2023

Health warnings continue as blue-green algae flows down the Caloosahatchee River (WGCU - FM - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 6, 2023

St. Petersburg’s ‘420′ shop promises to get you high. Is it legal? (Tampa Bay Times) Jul 6, 2023

Toxic blue-green algae spreading in Lee County (WZVN - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 5, 2023

Feds crack down on THC edibles ‘nearly identical’ to common snacks (The Hill) Jul 5, 2023

Plant that makes you feel “electrocuted and set on fire at the same time” introduced to U.K. “Poison Garden” (CBS News) Jul 5, 2023

Algae bloom covering half of Lake Okeechobee poses threat to SWFL waters (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 5, 2023

Sheriff: More than $370K worth of drugs, 1 million potential lethal doses of fentanyl seized in trafficking operations (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 5, 2023

200+ jellyfish stings at Florida beach (WOFL - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 5, 2023

Nearly 77,000 pounds of mini corn dogs recalled for possible spoilage (WBZ - TV) Jul 4, 2023

Flesh-rotting ‘zombie drug’ tranq takes over: Addicts reeling as most street narcotics now feature sedative that sparks psychosis (New York Post) Jul 4, 2023

Blue-green algae blooms reported (Cape Coral Breeze) Jul 3, 2023

What Does A Spider Bite Look Like? These Photos Can Help You Identify Different Types (Women's Health) Jul 1, 2023

06/2023

Soaring Misuse of Horse Tranquilizer Xylazine Is Worsening Opioid Crisis (U.S. News and World Report) Jun 30, 2023

Overdose deaths involving street xylazine surged years earlier than reported (WJCT - FM) Jun 30, 2023

Some of Florida’s most dangerous insects are deadly, some are just really inconvenient (Palm Beach Post) Jun 30, 2023

DOH Martin County issues toxic algae health alert for Rim Canal near Lake Okeechobee (TCpalm.com) Jun 30, 2023

I was hooked on the flesh-rotting ‘zombie drug’ — I cut my skin to ease the pain (New York Post) Jun 29, 2023

CDC: Overdose deaths from xylazine-laced fentanyl rapidly increasing (The Hill) Jun 29, 2023

Xylazine present in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl overdose deaths in the US (CNN) Jun 29, 2023

Overdose deaths from fentanyl combined with xylazine surge in some states, CDC reports (CBS News) Jun 29, 2023

Urgent warning for dog owners after pet’s near-death ‘poisoning’ at popular lake (Mirror.co.uk) Jun 29, 2023

Fentanyl testing strips now legal in Florida after being classified as ‘drug paraphernalia’ (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 29, 2023

Blue-green algae bloom moves into Cape Coral canals (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 29, 2023

Opioids are overrated for some common back pain, a study suggests (NPR) Jun 28, 2023

Opioids are no better than a placebo for back pain: Study (ABC News) Jun 28, 2023

Animal tranquilizer mixed with opioids is an emerging threat to the U.S. (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 28, 2023

Flesh-eating ‘Tranq’ drug leads to 150 ODs, 9 deaths in opioid-ravaged Florida county (New York Post) Jun 28, 2023

Mott’s Applesauce Recalled Due to Elevated Levels of Patulin (yahoo.com) Jun 28, 2023

The opioid crisis is causing grandparents to become caregivers again (WAMU - FM) Jun 28, 2023

A warning about water beads (WSIU - FM) Jun 28, 2023

1 Dead, 6 Injured From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Houston (Weather.com) Jun 28, 2023

Local 10 News gets inside look at new ‘nightclub narcotic’ sweeping South Florida’s party scene (WPLG - TV - Miami, FL) Jun 27, 2023

Orange County sheriff warns community about drug ‘tranq,’ announces arrests (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Jun 27, 2023

Poison warning: ‘Chocolate’ mulch made from cocoa is dangerous to pets (WRAL - TV) Jun 27, 2023

Dozens of frozen fruit products sold at 6 major retailers recalled by FDA (WWSB - TV - Sarasota, FL) Jun 27, 2023

Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ showing up in Orange County (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Jun 27, 2023

CDC & FDA: E-Cigarette Sales Up Nearly 50%, Calls to Poison Control Up 100% (Campus Safety) Jun 27, 2023

Florida homeowner captures dozens of invasive cane toads threatening community, pets (WSVN - TV - Miami, FL) Jun 27, 2023

Think sharks, snakes, or spiders are the deadliest predators? The mosquito would like a word (WGCU - FM - Gainesville, FL) Jun 26, 2023

Florida Parents Urged To Keep Medical Gummies Away From Kids (WFLA - FM, Tampa, FL) Jun 26, 2023

‘They look like candy’: doctors see uptick in kids overdosing on melatonin, THC, and CBD gummies (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jun 25, 2023

Adam Rich, ‘Eight Is Enough’ actor, died of effects of fentanyl (NBC News) Jun 23, 2023

Officials: 8-month-old dies after getting into parents’ ‘stash’; both parents arrested (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 23, 2023

Poisonous Portuguese Man O’ War wash up on Sanibel beaches (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 23, 2023

E-Cigarette sales surging along with calls to poison control (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 23, 2023

DOH-Lee cautions about blue-green algae bloom (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander and Current) Jun 23, 2023

Naples man catches invasive cane toads by the dozens (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 23, 2023

E-cigarette sales surge — and so do calls to poison control, health officials say (CBS News) Jun 22, 2023

Animal sedative xylazine in fentanyl is causing wounds and scrambling efforts to stop overdoses (AP) Jun 22, 2023

Blue-green algae bloom health alert issued in Lee County (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 22, 2023

Blue-Green Algae alert issued for Lake Monroe (The West Volusia Beacon) Jun 22, 2023

Florida vs. California: Which State Has More Venomous Snakes? (A-zanimals.com) Jun 22, 2023

New law bans purchase of Kratom under the age of 21 (Bay News 9 - Tampa, FL) Jun 21, 2023

Voluntary Recall of Specific Frozen Fruit Products Due to Possible Contamination by Listeria monocytogenes (Business Wire) Jun 21, 2023

Why NJ lawmakers hurry to ban Delta-8 products (njspotlightnews.org) Jun 21, 2023

The Orange County Register: Melatonin, THC, CBD Gummies: The Misconception of Harmlessness (Vigourtimes.com) Jun 21, 2023

Growing Opioid Crisis in Adults Increases Risk for Fatal Pediatric Poisonings (painmedicinenews.com) Jun 21, 2023

DOH Martin County issues toxic algae health alert for Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie Canal (Naples Daily News) Jun 20, 2023

Fact check: FAU study did not find ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ in Sargassum seaweed (TCPalm.com) Jun 20, 2023

Martin County Health: Blue-Green Algae Alert for Areas in Lake Okeechobee (WQCS - FM) Jun 20, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Horrific side-effects of zombie drug flooding our streets: 32-year-old from Philly left with rotten flesh after taking fentanyl laced with horse sedative ‘tranq’ (Daily Mail) Jun 20, 2023

Yes, some blue-green algae is toxic to pets (verifythis.com) Jun 20, 2023

Marijuana, other recreational drugs debut on pet toxins top 10 list (AVMA.org) Jun 20, 2023

2 dead, 2 kids hospitalized after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 20, 2023

Toxic blue-green algae detected in St. Johns River in IRC (Veronews.com) Jun 20, 2023

What’s up with the smelly seaweed washing up on the beaches of Florida? (lonelyplanet.com) Jun 20, 2023

Doctor warns about dangers of generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning (KSLA - TV) Jun 19, 2023

DOH-Indian River County Issues Blue-Green Algae Bloom ALERT for the St Johns River, 2 Miles North of Blue Cypress Lake (WQCS - FM) Jun 19, 2023

When in Doubt, Keep It Out: Foods your dog should never ingest (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jun 19, 2023

‘A very attractive hazard’: Melatonin, THC, CBD gummies are far from harmless (SunSentinel - Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Jun 19, 2023

2 medications recalled nationwide after major label mix-up (silive.com) Jun 18, 2023

What customers found in Marie Callender pies caused them to be recalled nationwide (Miami Herald) Jun 18, 2023

Blue-Green Algae polluting Caloosahatchee River (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 18, 2023

Red Tide Status Update (The Bradenton Times - Bradenton, FL) Jun 18, 2023

Across all 50 states, men more likely to die from using opioids, cocaine, meth, study finds (USA Today) Jun 17, 2023

DOH in Indian River County issues toxic algae health alert for St. Johns River near BCL (TC Palm) Jun 16, 2023

Health alert issued for toxic blue-green algae in multiple Lake Okeechobee locations (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jun 16, 2023

Stingrays send thousands to the hospital each year. Here’s how to avoid injury in SC (Thestate.com) Jun 16, 2023

California couple ‘thought they had food poisoning’ and went to hospital days before dying in their sleep from ‘carbon monoxide poisoning’ at $780-a-night, 5 star Mexican resort – as doctors reveal the symptoms to look out for (Daily Mail) Jun 15, 2023

Blue Green Algae Blooms continue to threaten Lake O and the Caloosahatchee (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 15, 2023

A dangerous chemical Xylazine is being added to U.S. street drugs, killing thousands (WJCT - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 15, 2023

US couple who mysteriously died at luxury Mexican hotel ‘thought they had food poisoning’ (New York Post) Jun 15, 2023

Blue-green algae blooms plague Southwest Florida waters from Naples to Lake O: What we know (News-Press - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 15, 2023

Florida bans synthetic opioids (WCTV - TV - Tallahassee, FL) Jun 14, 2023

US drug overdose deaths top 109,000 in the past year (Reuters) Jun 14, 2023

McPherson man recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning after simple mistake (KWCH - TV) Jun 14, 2023

Cartels Are Using Pharmacies To Sell Fake Pills Laced With Fentanyl and Meth to Unwitting Tourists (Vice News) Jun 14, 2023

DOH-Lee cautions about blue-green algae bloom (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander, and Current) Jun 14, 2023

1.5 million fentanyl doses seized in massive Florida drug ring bust: ‘No sympathy’ for ‘these scumbags’ (WOFL - TV - Orlando, FL) Jun 13, 2023

Health alert issued for blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee, residents urged to take precautions (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jun 13, 2023

Protein powder sponsored by Jennifer Aniston is recalled across 20 states over fears it could be contaminated with plastic (Daily Mail) Jun 13, 2023

Researchers investigate sargassum’s impact on air quality (Newswise.com) Jun 12, 2023

Don’t touch that blob: Seaweed hitting Florida shores contains flesh-eating bacteria (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jun 12, 2023

El Nino Likely To Increase Toxic Algae On Florida Waterways, Says NOAA (patch.com) Jun 12, 2023

Algae bloom covering half of Lake Okeechobee poses threat to SWFL waters (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 12, 2023

Blue-green algae is on the move (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jun 11, 2023

The Dangerous Way You May Be Storing Your Detergent Pods (And How To Do It Right) (housedigest.com) Jun 11, 2023

Pesticide chemical ruled cause of death for worker who fumigated Broward warehouse (SunSentinel) Jun 10, 2023

Health concerns over blue-green algae bloom in the Caloosahatchee River (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 9, 2023

What you should know about flesh-eating bacteria on beaches (CNN) Jun 9, 2023

“200 stings or more.” Have you had sea lice after visiting a SC beach? Here’s what to know (islandpacket.com) Jun 9, 2023

Delving into the Secret Lives of Venomous Snakes in Florida (St. Lucia News) Jun 9, 2023

Blue-green algae bloom spotted in South Florida, local businesses brace for potential impact (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jun 8, 2023

Water Quality Report: Goodbye red tide (for now) (WGCU - FM - Gainesville, FL) Jun 8, 2023

Health warning for blue-green algae near Davis Boat Ramp (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 8, 2023

Opioid Deaths Could Hit 165,000 Annually Without Intervention, Biden Official Warns (Forbes) Jun 7, 2023

There are huge brown blobs of seaweed in the water in Florida. See the photos. (USA Today) Jun 7, 2023

Blue-green algae alert issued for 3 Pahokee Marina locations in Lake Okeechobee (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jun 6, 2023

Snake scare: Copperhead bites Chattanooga preschooler during camping trip (WTVC - TV) Jun 6, 2023

Potentially Toxic Algae Bloom North of Bull Creek Campground Results in Urgent Health Alert (Flaglerlive.com) Jun 6, 2023

We’re vets and these are the surprising things that are TOXIC for dogs (msn.com) Jun 6, 2023

What is Chroming? The Latest Social Media Trend Parents Need to Know About (Yahoo) Jun 5, 2023

Algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee growing larger (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, Fl) Jun 5, 2023

Blue-green algae bloom in Fort Myers Shores (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 5, 2023

Sales Boom of a Mushroom Considered Poisonous by Some, Psychoactive by Others (Colorado Times Recorder) Jun 5, 2023

Pet owners beware: These plants can be hazardous to dogs, cats and horses (Florida Today) Jun 3, 2023

Under new Florida law, kratom will only be sold to people 21 and older (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Jun 3, 2023

Woman bit by rattlesnake in Sarasota Florida gets 58 vials of anti-venom (WSVN - TV - Miami, FL) Jun 2, 2023

Deadly Mix: Thousands Dead in South Florida from Fentanyl-Involved Overdoses (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Jun 2, 2023

At first glance, this hemlock plant looks harmless. However, nothing could be further from the truth (The Dallas Morning News) Jun 2, 2023

What is THC-O? Similar to Delta-8, it’s making waves in the cannabis market (USA Today) Jun 2, 2023

Algae bloom warning issued for Clay County (WJCT - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 1, 2023

Injection drug users unknowingly getting fentanyl mixed in with heroin (UPI) Jun 1, 2023

Generators can be deadly during hurricanes. Here’s what to know about using them safely. (CBS News) Jun 1, 2023

Vibrio bacteria could be in Florida sargassum seaweed. How to prevent getting an infection (USA Today) Jun 1, 2023

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