SUMMARY: Health officials are monitoring a measles case in Miami-Dade County, linked to a high school student. The CDC is tracking outbreaks nationwide, including 159 cases in Texas, where one unvaccinated child tragically died. Measles is highly contagious, potentially affecting 9 to 10 others from one infected person. Rising vaccine hesitancy, exacerbated by COVID-19 concerns, has led to increased measles risk, particularly among unvaccinated children. Experts emphasize the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% protective against measles. While panic is unwarranted, parents should discuss vaccination with their doctors if their children are not immunized.

A measles case in S. Florida has health experts monitoring the situation as one of the most contagious diseases in history pops up across the nation.

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SUMMARY: Jacksonville City Council Member Ron Salem will hold a meeting on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss local efforts related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative, aimed at eliminating unnecessary government spending, aligns with ongoing federal and state efforts led by figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also introduced a DOGE task force to streamline state bureaucracy, proposing the elimination of 740 state positions while adding roles in essential departments. The meeting is scheduled for March 11 from 4 to 4:44 p.m. at the Lynwood Roberts Room in City Hall.

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SUMMARY: In a distressing case of alleged child abuse in Florida, a boy remains in critical condition after being tortured by his mother, Kim Early Mills, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker. Police report that the couple taped the 10-year-old to a ladder and dropped a weight on him as punishment. Investigators revealed that the 8-year-old brother experienced similar abuse, including beatings with boxing gloves and other objects. Both suspects, who have pleaded not guilty, are being held without bond. The Taras Police Department is raising funds for the boy’s family, as he remains unconscious in the hospital.

The Tavares Police Department has released additional details surrounding the brutal abuse of two boys, ages 9 and 10. Detectives said they were able to uncover the details of the abuse through information shared by the younger boy. The 10-year-old remains in the hospital in critical condition.

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