GMO Mosquito Release Favored In The Florida Keys
Voters in the Florida Keys are split on releasing genetically modified mosquitoes for disease prevention but in the end, it's up to Mosquito Control commissioners to decide.
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Voters To Weigh In On GMO Mosquitoes In Florida Keys
The Florida Keys are known for its relaxed lifestyle but a heated debate is brewing over genetically modified mosquitoes.
Great Conch Debate Rages On Using Genetically-Modified Mosquitoes In Zika Fight
In Brazil, the British firm Oxitec has released millions of laboratory-bred mosquito-killing mosquitoes.
US Approves GMO Mosquito Test, But No Release Imminent
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its final approval Friday for a field trial releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys.
FDA Gives OK For Company's Genetically Engineered Potato
One of the company's oldest business partners — McDonald's — has rejected using any of Simplot's genetically engineered potatoes.
Food Industry Pushing To Thwart GMO Labeling By End Of Year
Food companies are pushing to trump efforts for mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods before the end of the year.
Majority Of Fla. Reps Vote For Ban On State Required GMO Labeling
Similac Advance Infant Formula To Be Sold GMO-Free
The maker of a popular baby formula says it will begin selling formula without genetically altered ingredients, G.M.O.s, by the end of the month.
Chipotle Removes All GMO Ingredients From Its Food
It's a first for a major restaurant chain. Chipotle says it it now GMO-free.
Dr. Oz To Address Criticism Over GMOs
Doctor Oz is getting ready to defend himself and his credibility on his daytime talk show Thursday.
Millions Of GMO Insects Could Be Released In Florida Keys
Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.
Senate Bill Targets Genetically Engineered Food
A South Florida Democrat has filed a bill that would impose labeling requirements to make sure consumers know they are buying genetically engineered foods.
How To Decipher Confusing Genetically-Modified-Food Labels
With so many concerns about our food supply, terms like "genetically modified," "organic" or "GMO-free" can be confusing and make your head spin. What do those labels actually mean and which ones are the right choice for you and your family?
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Miami couple accused of stealing service dog, blackmailing owner
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Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 dip below 3,700
Florida has seen increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations during the past two months.
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Surveillance video shows persons of interest in a hate crime at a Hialeah clinic that helps women with their pregnancies.
Miami couple accused of stealing service dog, blackmailing owner
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Flamethrower used to torch Pan-African flag flying on pole
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Florida tops 74,000 COVID-19 cases last week
Florida has topped 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in each of the past five weeks, a report released Friday by the state Department of Health shows.
Florida says Ben & Jerry's change 'step in right direction'
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry's parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.
Florida nursing home owner to pay $1.75M in vaccine probe
The owner of a West Palm Beach nursing home will pay $1.75 million to settle claims that it improperly diverted doses of COVID-19 vaccine to members of its board of directors and donors.
Florida officials: Girl seriously injured in shark attack in Florida
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NSU Law Professor Robert M. Jarvis shares legal perspective on Florida abortion battle
Florida's new 15-week abortion was blocked and then quickly reinstated after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
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Americans taking to the streets over hot-button issues as nation is about to celebrate birthday
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Gavin Newsom targets GOP in Florida ad: "Join us in California"
The ad scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies.
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President Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors on efforts to protect women's abortion access.
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CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Florida ice cream company
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Spirit's delay allows airline bidding war time to play out
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Day 2 of HUD secretary's visit to get firsthand look at housing crisis
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HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
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Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 dip below 3,700
Florida has seen increases in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations during the past two months.
Florida's 15-week abortion ban reinstated after legal appeal
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Miami-Dade Corrections honors officers who died from COVID
Memorial service held to honor employees who died of COVID-19 in 2021.
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Those who have the ice cream at home should throw it away
Largest study to date reveals how COVID vaccines work with people of different sizes
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CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Viewers Help Family Left Homeless After Fire
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More Than $2,000 Raised, So Far, For Family Burned Out Of Miami Home
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'Need Our Community To Come Together': Neighbors 4 Neighbors Assisting Family Burned Out Of Miami Apartment
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Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years
Ball and Chain serving up Cuban classics for the past 80 years.