Health & Wellness
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Stuart
Health Department Closes Charlie Leighton Park to Swimming Over Bacteria
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County closed Charlie Leighton Park to swimmers after bacteria levels exceeded state safety standards.
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park Lifts Water Quality Advisory
The Florida Department of Health lifted a water quality advisory for Fort Pierce Inlet State Park after bacterial levels returned to safe ranges, clearing the way for swimmers and paddlers to return.
Thursday, August 20, 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.
Thursday, August 20, 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.
Thursday, August 20, 2026