New data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals the number of kindergarteners getting vaccinated has dropped, and the number of exemptions is at an all-time high.

According to the Centers for Disease Control or CDC, Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illnesses in the US.

Sandra Ross returned from a month-long vacation to find a scary sight in her apartment. Her walls, her clothes, and even her appliances showed evidence of mold.

New sub-variants of COVID-19 are spreading, at worst — sending people to emergency rooms, at the least -- forcing people to stay inside or wear masks outside.

A new bill that goes into effect on July 1 creates a voucher program that gives free swim lessons for kids.

In a new report, the Centers for Disease Control reveal a significant portion of women at risk for breast cancer went without mammogram screenings in the pandemic years.

“Travel to this area, even in the absence of other risk factors, should prompt consideration of leprosy in the appropriate clinical context,” the CDC said.

The US Surgeon General says there is a “devastating” mental health crisis among American teens.

Major cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line had numerous cancellations because of crew members calling in sick and destinations closing their ports to cruises.

With the omicron variant looming, the mayor of Miami-Dade County has reinstated an emergency order requiring hospitals to report the numbers of COVID-19 cases treated each day and the availability of hospital beds.

Those who wanted to see Aaron Rodgers laid low for misleading most everyone about his vaccination status will have to bide their time.

Carnival Cruise trips return two years after suspending service from Jacksonville due to COVID-19.

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

The Justice Department said Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 it will appeal a judges ruling that found the federal governments eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)WASHINGTON – The Justice Department said Saturday it will appeal a judge’s ruling that found the federal government’s eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. “The CDC’s eviction moratorium, which Congress extended last December, protects many renters who cannot make their monthly payments due to job loss or health care expenses," he said. “By preventing people from becoming homeless or having to move into more-crowded housing, the moratorium helps to slow the spread of COVID-19.”AdThe CDC eviction moratorium was signed in September by President Donald Trump and extended by President Joe Biden until March 31. “The federal government cannot say that it has ever before invoked its power over interstate commerce to impose a residential eviction moratorium,” Barker wrote.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Questions remain in the death of a 56-year-old Miami Beach doctor who died Sunday, just a little over two weeks after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, our sister station WPLG-TV in Miami reported. It is not clear, however, if the 56-year-old doctor’s death is related to the shot, but an investigation is underway. A Facebook post by Michael’s wife described him as “very healthy.” His website said he was an avid tournament and big game fisherman and also a rescue certified scuba diver. “We are actively investigating this case, but don’t believe at this time there is any direct connection to the vaccine. The CDC, who has been tasked with reviewing vaccine safety, stated that their thoughts are with the family.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – New data from the Centers for Disease Control shows Florida has nearly half the known cases in the United States of a mutated and likely more contagious strain of the coronavirus. The development came Friday as Florida reported nearly 20,000 more cases in a single day. A CDC map shows that Florida had 22 cases of the B.1.1.7 variant that emerged in Britain. It showed other cases in California, which has reported 26 cases, Colorado with two, and New York and Georgia each with one reported case. Statistics from the Florida Department of Health showed Friday's total of new coronavirus cases — 19,530 — almost reached the previous day's record of 19,816 new daily cases.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today is expected to be the busiest travel day of the year, and possibly the busiest since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as people head to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA said their analysts are expecting a 10% drop in travel as compared to last year, or about 5 million fewer people opting to travel. If that pans out, this year’s traveling numbers will be the largest one-year drop since the Great Recession in 2008. #Thanksgiving2020: AAAis expecting at least a 10% drop in travel. That's the largest one-year drop since the Great Recession in 2008.

It includes conducting health screening on children every day before sending them to school. St. Johns County Schools Superintendent Tim Forson sent an email to parents Tuesday night asking parents to comply with the recommendation. The daily health screening is as follows. Mothers Chrissy Henry and Tiffany Sral are sending their 5-year-old boys to Hendricks and Neptune Beach elementary schools when Duval County schools open next week. Sincerely,Tim Forson Superintendent of Schools St. Johns County School District

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Centers for Disease Control is expected to release new guidelines on how to safely reopen schools next week. The announcement was made shortly after the President said he would insist schools reopen in the fall. But until the CDC issues the new guidelines, officials at Florida school districts say they are in limbo while they simultaneously revise their respective reopening plans. Now, those reopening plans are required to be completed by July 31. Florida school districts have until the end of the month to submit their required reopening plans to the state department of education.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. After being closed several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the official start to summer upon us, Floridians are ready to hit the pool. On Twitter, he wrote, Ive tasked my team with getting city pools ready..."Last week, I tasked my team with getting city pools ready and reviewing summer camp protocols. Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 27, 2020The mayor said summer protocols are also on the agenda during an announcement planned for today. Even with these guidelines, more or less measures could be in place according to what state and local governments decide. News4Jax will provide an update when the mayor releases the time of his announcement today.

As the Florida Department of Health reports 68 cases of vaping related illnesses in the state and at least one death, Attorney General Ashley Moody has opened an investigation into 20 vape companies that sell in Florida. The Centers for Disease Control is continuing to recommend people to quit using e-cigarettes, or vaping products that contain nicotine. CDC data suggests THC-containing products play a role in the outbreak. With nearly one in four Florida high school students admitting to vaping, Moody has launched the investigation as the vaping epidemic continues to grow. The CDC is recommending people should not use e-cigarette or vaping, products that contain THC or that are modified.

The original recall included an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat poultry products including frozen cooked, diced, or shredded chicken distributed by brands including Butterball, Perdue, and Sysco. A listeria infection may result in brain or bloodstream infection and can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of the infection include fever and diarrhea, muscle aches, and headache. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has released a full list of possibly affected retailers in their updated recall alert. Any chicken product that falls under the recall should be thrown away or returned to the place where it was purchased.