Health & Wellness
Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach Seniors Get Free SHINE Medicare Counseling
Pompano Beach residents can access free, unbiased Medicare counseling through the SHINE program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. The service helps seniors navigate health insurance options amid rising costs. Local access points make it easy for Broward County elders to get personalized guidance.
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.
Saturday, April 25, 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.
Saturday, April 25, 2026