Health & Wellness
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Overtown
Overtown Community Wellness Fair Set for This Saturday
EmpowerU Miami is hosting its annual Community Wellness Fair at the Overtown Optimist Club, offering free health screenings, fitness demos and educational resources. The event aims to serve hundreds of local families amid rising health needs. Residents are encouraged to attend for no-cost services tailored to the neighborhood.
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.
Wednesday, April 15, 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.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026