WEATHER ALERT
Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over
Read full article: Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from overAlthough the Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Nov. 30, scientists say there is still the possibility for more named storms this year.
Trucks, planes with pesticide target mosquitoes in South Beach
Read full article: Trucks, planes with pesticide target mosquitoes in South BeachMIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Trucks equipped with blowers are driving through South Beach to spray pesticides that kill mosquito larvae. Miami-Dade County Mosquito Control began driving the trucks through the 1.5-square-mile infection zone early Tuesday. The county also plans to begin aerial spraying of an insecticide called Naled over South Beach. Some Miami Beach residents and elected officials oppose using Naled because of toxicity concerns. Gimenez says state and federal health officials assure county officials that it's safe.