Health & Wellness
Friday, April 10, 2026 · Brickell
State, Miami-Dade Launch Probe Into Brickell Key Chemical Spraying
Residents on Brickell Key report illness from chemicals the community association used for COVID-19 sanitation, triggering investigations by state and county regulators. The Master Association initially sprayed Virex Plus before residents complained of health effects.
State, County Launch Investigation Into Brickell Key Chemical Spraying
Residents of the Brickell Key community report symptoms of illness linked to sanitization chemicals deployed by their homeowners association, triggering regulatory action from Miami-Dade County and Florida authorities. The investigation raises questions about oversight of chemical safety protocols in residential communities during public health emergencies.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Florida's local dengue fever cases reached 60 this year, with Miami-Dade and Brevard counties leading the outbreak fueled by persistent mosquito breeding sites. Health officials warn heavy rains are worsening the threat, urging immediate action to dump standing water. As travel-related cases climb to nearly 400, residents face a growing risk from this painful, mosquito-borne virus.
Friday, April 10, 2026