Airboats collide in Everglades sending 16 to hospitals
At least 16 were injured when two airboats collided on Friday in the Florida Everglades.
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Coconut Grove residents demand help on toxic legacy of “Old Smokey”
Miami City Hall, claiming health problems because they have lived near the site of “Old Smokey” incinerator that was demolished in 1970.
Cases of walking pneumonia on the rise in children
Pediatrician Dr. Gabriella Dauer said what she’s seeing this year is not comparable to what she’s seen in the last 10 years.…
FDA may ban artificial red dye from beverages and candy
The Food and Drug Administration may finally move to ban artificial red food dye, which is found in beverages, snacks, cereals and…
South Florida patients upset with coverage denial by United Healthcare
Concern about growing number of respiratory illnesses
The CDC says whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Some areas are seeing far more cases than they have…
Exclusive: American astronaut speaks out about extended time in space
American astronaut Suni Williams said she was in good health despite reports she had lost weight. In an exclusive interview, Williams said…
Investigation ongoing after mother shot while driving with child on I-95
A South Florida mother is recovering at Jackson Memorial Hospital from a gunshot wound pertaining to a shooting case investigators are trying…
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo calls for end to fluoride in water
Conflicting with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association, Florida Department of Health Secretary Joseph Ladapo on…
Patients describe alleged sexual assaults at HCA hospitals
Two patients say they were sexually assaulted at hospitals owned by HCA Healthcare and say they are speaking out because they feel…
Organic carrots tied to deadly E. coli outbreak
Health officials say one person has died and dozens of others have gotten sick in 18 states after eating carrots tied to…
E-Coli outbreak in select organic carrots kills one
Grimmway Farms has issued a recall for select organic whole and baby carrots due to E. coli contamination. The CDC is reporting…
NASA tries to dispel rumors of health problems in two astronauts
Two astronauts are doing well despite rumors of health issues as they wait to return to Earth, the astronauts and NASA say.…
Trump taps RFK Jr. as HHS secretary
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
One dead, dozens injured after suspected terror attack near Tel Aviv
Israel’s emergency services are treating dozens of casualties after a truck rammed into a bus as it was dropping off passengers at…
13-year-old shark attacker survivor returns to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to inspire others
Jameson Reeder Jr. received lifesaving emergency surgery at Nicklaus when he was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys.
CDC says dozens more sickened by E. coli infections
The CDC says dozens more people have become sick from E. coli tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders with slivered onions. McDonald’s has…
CDC investigates deadly E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
The CDC is investigating a deadly outbreak of E. coli that has sickened almost 50 people let to the death of one…
FDA warns of SARMs: Dangerous fitness products targeting teens online
The FDA is warning that young men may be using potentially dangerous unapproved drugs to mimic the fitness results they see from…
Gov. DeSantis says proposed Florida amendment on abortion is too vague | Quickcast
As early voting gets underway in South Florida, voters and state officials are expressing how they feel about Amendment 4.The ballot summary…
As a train approaches a man laying on the tracks, this is how this police officer reacts.
Close call caught on camera as a police officer risk their lives to rescue a 57 year-old man on a mental health…
Woman killed, 8 injured in Turnpike crash that left traffic a mess for hours
Emergency crews shut down Florida’s Turnpike Tuesday afternoon following a crash between a van and a tractor-trailer that sent multiple victims to…
Judge orders EPA to take regulatory action on fluoride in drinking water
A new study suggested the public health benefits of water fluoridation are diminishing. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian details the scrutiny around fluoride…
McDaniel gives update on Tua Tagovailoa’s health and if he will play in 2024
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play football again in 2024 after being diagnosed with his third concussion in two years…
Surgeons in Philadelphia successfully separate conjoined twins
The parents of conjoined twins are celebrating after surgeons at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia successfully separated the boys. Amari and Javar Ruffin…
Attorneys general sue TikTok for allegedly damaging children’s mental health
Thirteen states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok, saying the social media app does not do enough to prevent young users…
Recovery continues across parts of the United States after Hurricane Helene’s landfall | Headliners
See the latest on the recovery efforts across parts of the United States following Hurricane Helen’s landfall– and what elected officials are…
Video shows rescue of woman after car dangles from parking garage
A new video released by Coral Gables Fire Rescue shows the dramatic rescue of a woman in her 50s, whose car was…
Investigation using and selling unclaimed corpses
NBC News Investigates: Dealing the Dead, Part 2: After NBC News began investigating a medical center in Texas that was making money…
Doctor fighting child porn charge is sent home with an ankle monitor
David Rerko, 61, was arrested Thursday morning on 10 counts of possessing child pornography and an additional count of compiling and using…
42 states demand warning label on social media, citing safety and mental health concerns
Attorneys general from across the U.S., including Florida, have signed a letter to Congress, demanding more action to be done when it…
Guest house, barn catch fire in Parkland
Multiple fire engines responded to the blaze. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for heat exaustion.
CDC confirms first human case of bird flu in Missouri
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that a person in Missouri has been infected with the bird flu. Dr.…
New mental health center opening in Miami as mental health takes spotlight across state | Facing SFL
updates the status of the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. The facility will treat people with mental illnesses rather than…
Big changes coming to Ft. Lauderdale, will flooding, traffic woes be eliminated? | Miami Life
In this week’s edition of Miami Life:We sat down with Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis to get a one-on-one on the big…
4 people are dead and 9 others hospitalized after school shooting at a high school in GA
Four people were killed and nine more were hospitalized with injuries after a shooting Wednesday morning at a high school in northern…
How did man with history of mental health, previous firearm charges end up in shootout with BSO?
New report says FBI fails to protect some children from sexual abuse
Three years after the FBI acknowledged mishandling the sexual abuse investigation into former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a scathing new report…
Growing concern over West Nile virus after teen is paralyzed
An 18-year-old Missouri man was paralyzed from the neck down after his family say he was infected with the West Nile Virus.…
Protests erupt as crisis in Venezuela continues, opponents disputing election results
Protestors took to the streets of Venezuela and other nations– as millions dispute the election results claiming embattled president Nicolas Maduro won…
Oropouche virus spreads, doctors warn
More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months,…
Michigan doctor charged with using hidden cameras to record women and children
Dr. Oumair Aejaz has been charged with using hidden cameras to secretly record women and children as young as two at various…
Five arrests made in Matthew Perry death | Quickcast
Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges against five defendants including two doctors in the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, nearly a year…
Witnesses claim BSO chased Tesla before fatal crash
new details about a violent central Broward crash over the weekend that left two people dead and a third in critical condition,…
FDA rejects MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
The FDA rejected MDMA therapy as a treatment for PTSD, with the advisory committee saying there is not enough evidence it was…
Calif. Gov. Newsom issues executive order to clear homeless encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a new executive order directing all state agencies to remove homeless encampments from public properties. Newsom…
Research shows new blood tests could detect Alzheimer’s disease more accurately
A study shows that new blood tests can detect the characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease more accurately. NBC News medical fellow Dr. Akshay…
Simone Biles prepares for Olympics comeback
In a defining moment from the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles pulled out of the competition after a scary run-in with what gymnasts…
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat, CDC says
Though there are no reported incidents in Florida, the agency recommended certain groups of people who may be more impacted than others.
Microsoft users around the world report widespread outages
Banks, airlines, TV stations, and health systems in countries around the world that rely on Microsoft’s 365 apps reported widespread outages Friday.
