SUMMARY: As Thanksgiving approaches, office potlucks and holiday gatherings are back, but they come with risks. Experts like Dr. Katherine Schloffer from the University of Maryland Medical Center emphasize the importance of proper food handling, temperature control, and avoiding foodborne illnesses. Food should not be left out for more than two hours to prevent bacterial growth. To minimize risks, maintain hot foods above 140°F and cold foods below 40°F, and avoid cross-contamination with dedicated utensils. When enjoying leftovers, reheat to at least 165°F to ensure safety.

Amy Kawata shares what you might want to look out for before diving into that shared spread.

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SUMMARY: A Sunrise mother, 32-year-old Melissa Valom, has been released from jail after an incident where her 15-year-old daughter was accidentally shot. The shooting occurred at a McDonald’s in Northwest Miami during an argument, which Valom initiated. After allegedly threatening a group of people, she dropped her gun, causing it to fire and injure her daughter. Valom faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and culpable negligence, with a bond set at $5,000 for each charge. Police have video evidence of Valom holding the gun before it discharged. Valom has been barred from contacting the victims.

CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister has the latest on the case.

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SUMMARY: Dr. Joseph Lipo, Florida’s State Surgeon General, visited Polk County to advise municipalities to cease adding fluoride to water supplies, citing studies linking high fluoride exposure to lower IQs, ADHD, and other neurobehavioral issues in children. He criticized ongoing fluoridation as “public health malpractice.” While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends a fluoride concentration of 7 mg per liter to prevent tooth decay and minimize dental fluorosis, some experts, including the American Dental Association, argue that water fluoridation benefits public health, especially for those lacking dental care. Recent decisions, like Winter Haven’s, reflect this growing concern.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo positioned himself against the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control, and the American Dental Association Friday when he came out against community water fluoridation.

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