Marco Rubio, Carlos Curbelo urge Congress to vote on Zika-prevention funding
Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Carlos Curbelo urged Congress, Friday, to vote on Zika-prevention funding. “Mosquitoes bite Republicans, and I know they bite Democrats andRead More
Mosquito trap company surprised by demand amid Zika outbreak
MIAMI (AP) — The German manufacturer of traps widely used to monitor mosquitoes that carry Zika says the “enormous demand” due to the virus outbreakRead More
South Floridians exterminate homes for Zika prevention
South Floridians don’t want the fear of Zika to take a bite out of their summer. As the unofficial start to the season kicks offRead More
Miami-Dade steps up Zika fight with faster water citations
MIAMI (AP) — Miami-Dade County is stepping up enforcement to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne viruses, including Zika. County commissioners on Tuesday passed an ordinanceRead More
Local leaders hold Zika meetings, request federal funds
Leaders in Miami-Dade and Broward counties met on Monday to strategize ways to protect the public from the Zika virus. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz,Read More
Tell the FDA what you fear more: Zika, or GMO mosquitoes?
MIAMI (AP) – What are you more afraid of, the Zika virus, or genetically engineered bugs being released in the wild?If you feel strongly aboutRead More
Rubio says Congress needs to approve Zika virus funding
MIAMI (AP) — Sen. Marco Rubio is pressing his congressional colleagues to approve nearly $2 billion to fight the Zika virus. In an interview TuesdayRead More