Florida declares emergency as dengue cases hit record levels

Florida has declared a health emergency following 190 locally acquired cases of dengue fever and one death. Experts warn that the mosquito-borne illness may become more prevalent due to changing climate conditions.
Florida has declared a health emergency after reporting 190 locally acquired dengue fever cases and one death, with experts warning the mosquito-borne illness may grow more common as climate conditions change.
READ NEXT
More on the wire
AI TLDR
Owosso junior Breeah Reed was voted the Flint-area Athlete of the Week for the period of Sept. 14-20.
AI TLDR
The Genesee County Road Commission will close a section of East Lippincott Road in Davison Township this week for cross tube replacement work.
AI TLDR
Most men displaced from an illegal homeless shelter in Blackman Township have secured temporary housing. The shelter host is currently working to assist them in finding permanent residences.