Florida health officials are investigating a Listeria cluster tied to China Buffet on E. Fowler Avenue. Five people are included and diners from April 9–June 28 should watch for symptoms.

Florida widened eligibility for its free swim-lesson vouchers to ages 1–7 as officials cite a record 2025 for child drownings and warn demand still outstrips funding.

A KFF–The Trace analysis and survivor reporting show uninsured Floridians are often discharged quickly after gunshot treatment, left with large bills and spotty follow-up.

OneBlood warns O‑positive and O‑negative supplies are critically low in Tampa Bay. Officials say donors aged 16+ should schedule appointments this week to rebuild hospital reserves.

Pinellas County gave Suncoast Center 90 days to fix overnight rape‑kit staffing after reporting showed survivors waited hours for time‑sensitive exams.

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center was designated a Level I trauma center by the Florida Department of Health on June 23, expanding local access to advanced trauma care.

A rabid stray cat attacked five people and a puppy in north Lakeland; authorities cited a neighbor and quarantined exposed animals as the state lab confirmed rabies.

Hernando County health officials issued a 60‑day rabies alert in Spring Hill after an unvaccinated cat was infected following a raccoon attack. Pet owners should check vaccinations and report bites.

State testing found glyphosate in several store‑bought breads; experts and industry groups disagree on whether the ppb readings pose a health risk.

FAU finds older Florida men die from melanoma at roughly twice the rate of women; researchers point to missed screenings and prevention gaps among seniors.

Cigna will leave Florida’s ACA marketplace for 2027, joining Aetna’s earlier withdrawal and narrowing choices for shoppers ahead of next open enrollment.

Moffitt and BayCare will open proton therapy centers in Tampa Bay in 2026, allowing local patients to avoid long trips for high-precision radiation.

Seven Central Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after state inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings and other hazards; most cleared follow-up inspections.