Florida Department of Health

The deaths caused by Vibrio vulnificus bacterium were in Bay, Broward, Hillsborough, and St. Johns counties, according to the Florida Department of Health.

The state agency advises people to skip the shot because it doesn’t target the current dominant variant. A USF epidemiologist says it will still be effective.

FDOH says it has started notifying those who were potentially affected by the breach that happened June 26.

Cyberthieves are benefiting from years of neglected software updates and outdated technologies.

The hacked system holds personal patient information.

The CDC estimates Duval County has the highest risk in the nation at 57%. Hillsborough and Palm Beach have a 52% risk of outbreaks of the disease also known as monkeypox.

Under the deal, Jones admitted guilt and agreed to pay $200 per month toward $20,000 to cover the cost of the criminal investigation, attend mental health counseling monthly and perform 150 hours of community service.

Naloxone, a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, is available throughout Florida.

“Dr. Ladapo has done a great job as @FLSurgeonGen,” Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted. “His evidence-based principles serve as a counterweight to the increasingly political positions of the entrenched medical establishment..."

The rules approved Friday would prohibit doctors from prescribing puberty-blocking, hormone and hormone “antagonist” treatments for patients under age 18. The rules would not apply to children already receiving such treatments.