Drug Trafficking in Florida

A package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine was discovered by guests on a beach in the Florida Keys, and this incident is part of a larger trend of drug packages washing ashore in Florida. Drug traffickers often drop drugs in the ocean to be washed ashore or transferred to ships at sea.

Drug Trafficking After Hurricane Debby

Multiple packages of cocaine worth up to $1 million were discovered on beaches in the Florida Keys after Hurricane Debby, with additional discoveries reported in Collier County. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the origins of the drugs.

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.