Florida
CDC investigating ‘large, ongoing’ outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida
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The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) is investigating “one of many worst outbreaks of meningococcal illness amongst homosexual and bisexual males in U.S. historical past” after a minimum of 24 circumstances and 6 deaths had been reported in Florida.
In a Wednesday press launch, the CDC described a serogroup C meningococcal outbreak primarily spreading amongst homosexual, bisexual and different males who’ve intercourse with males, together with these residing with HIV. About half of the circumstances had been reported amongst Hispanic males. A serogroup is a gaggle of micro organism containing a typical antigen.
The CDC, which is investigating the outbreak together with the Florida Division of Well being, can also be trying right into a separate serogroup B meningococcal outbreak amongst faculty college students in Leon County, Fla.
The Florida well being division first issued an alert concerning the Leon County outbreak in April.
Meningococcal illness is brought on by the micro organism Neisseria meningitidis. It will probably trigger a lethal bloodstream an infection or meningitis, an an infection of the liner of the mind or spinal twine.
The micro organism is unfold by shut contact, similar to coughing or kissing. The commonest signs from the illness are a fever, headache or a purple rash.
The CDC is encouraging homosexual and bisexual males in Florida to get the meningococcal vaccine (or MenACWY), which is freed from cost by county sources in Florida.
José Romero, the director on the Nationwide Heart for Immunization and Respiratory Illnesses, stated getting vaccinated “is one of the best ways to stop this severe sickness, which may rapidly change into lethal.”
“Due to the outbreak in Florida, and the variety of Pleasure occasions being held throughout the state in coming weeks, it’s vital that homosexual and bisexual males who reside in Florida get vaccinated,” Romero stated in an announcement.
“These touring to Florida discuss to their healthcare supplier about getting a MenACWY vaccine,” he added.
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Florida
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations on their last inspection
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Local 10 News is sending a huge and thank and thumbs up to places that received zero violations on their unannounced routine state inspection.
It’s not easy to do, so Local 10′s Jeff Weinsier paid a few places a visit in the latest Clean Plate.
Our first recipient is YOT Bar & Kitchen located on the New River at 2015 SW 20t h Street in Fort Lauderdale, inside the Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center.
Their recent food safety inspection was perfect.
In fact, they haven’t had a high priority violation in their last three inspections.
The cool, casual spot was once voted Fort Lauderdale’s Best Brunch and Outdoor Dining Spot.
It’s even harder for a perfect score at the restaurant because they are on the water. The secret?
“Really consistency,” said YOT chef Scott Francillon. “Being on everybody, doing things when you don’t want to do them and just keeping everyone on the same page.”
Our next stop was in Deerfield Beach.
Located in the Hillsboro Square at the corner of Federal Highway and Hillsboro Boulevard is a Five Guys.
Manager Sheree Brown has been there for a year and a half, but that location has a well done history.
“The last inspection, zero (violations),” said Brown. “The one before that, zero. The one before that in 2022, zero. The one before that in 2021, zero.”
Brown says she keeps her eyes open, making sure things are always as they should be.
“We have protocols we do every day,” she said. “It’s grand standards and things like that. Every hour, two hours, I walk around.”
“Five Guys should be very happy you work here and we want to say thank you for making the place clean for all of us,” said Weinsier. “Thank you so much.”
If one clean Five Guys isn’t enough, Local 10 News heads to the location at the Shops at Midtown Miami.
Shula and Leneka are the managers.
Their location hasn’t had a high priority violation since 2022.
“It’s extremely hard,” they said. “It takes a lot of patience every day. Teamwork and organization.”
“We want to say thank you,” Weinsier said.
Whatever Five Guys is doing, it’s working.
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Florida
Florida youth detention contractor will no longer operate four youth facilities
A company that operates youth detention facilities for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has announced it is terminating multiple contracts with the state. The state shut down Lake Academy in June after a 17-year-old girl died there. TrueCore Behavioral Solutions lost its contract to operate that facility a short time later.
Florida
Florida House Primary Preview: Scandal-Ridden Gaetz Faces Primary Challenge
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Florida is hosting the final act of Kevin McCarthy’s revenge tour next Tuesday, as scandal-ridden GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz faces a primary opponent who’s been boosted by millions in outside spending. But Gaetz, armed with a Trump endorsement and his own conservative celebrity status, is the heavy favorite.
Though the latest round of redistricting eliminated Florida’s most competitive congressional districts, a few races could be competitive in November. Democrats are keeping an eye on Republican Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Maria Elvira Salazar, who represent districts that Trump narrowly won in 2020. Republicans are watching central Florida’s 9th District, held by Democratic Rep. Darren Soto.
The Sunshine State will also gain a new member of the delegation in Florida’s 8th District, where Rep. Bill Posey is retiring.
FL-01: Matt Gaetz (R) – Western Panhandle: Pensacola, DestinSolid Republican. Gaetz, the ringleader of the Freedom Caucus rebels who ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, has had a target on his back all cycle. But despite his own seedy scandals — and millions of dollars in outside spending from a McCarthy-connected super
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