Dengue Fever Outbreak in the Florida Keys

Two locally acquired cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Florida Keys, prompting health officials to issue an alert. The CDC has also warned of an increased risk of dengue infections globally. Dengue fever is spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and can cause flu-like symptoms.

Sawfish Deaths in Florida Keys

Rare sawfish are dying at unprecedented numbers in the Florida Keys, and scientists are unsure of the cause. Federal officials are working to save some of them.