The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

In an abundance of caution, the CDC last week advised hospitals and labs to do faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the flock of rising flu diagnoses.

In an abundance of caution, the CDC is advising faster flu testing to help identify possible bird flu cases hiding in the flock of rising flu diagnoses.

Polk County’s level of immunization for kindergartners dropped from 96.3% in 2021 to 93.2% in 2023, still above the statewide rate of 90.6%.

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture said during her confirmation hearing Thursday that she has “a lot to learn” about highly pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu,

Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with fluoride.

A special session continued Tuesday in Tallahassee as lawmakers dealt with immigration and other major issues.

Many health professionals are lining up against Trump's pick for health secretary. They say his anti-vaccine views could cost lives. Some of his supporters embrace his stance.

Two years ago, Florida lawmakers wisely voted to address a chronic problem in this state — ridiculously early start times for high schools — by passing a law that said high school classes can’t start before 8:30 a.m.

DeSantis said in a post on the social platform X that he was glad lawmakers were considering many of his ideas, but called their proposed legislation ''substantially weaker.'' The

Peter Holland Jr., Florida State University sports reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat, joined Florida Live to talk about the Seminoles on the Super Bowl roster and which player to watch. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at the SuperDome in New Orleans.

Florida’s legislative leaders issued a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, rejecting his call for a special legislative session to address immigration and overriding one