A federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot.

A patient who returned from a trip is the latest measles patient in Florida. The Polk County case of the highly contagious airborne virus increased the state’s total confirmed cases from nine to ten. The other nine cases are in Broward County.

Two children are the newest measles patients on Sunday in Broward County. The spread of the highly contagious airborne virus increased the total cases from six to eight in Broward.

Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an elementary school’s measles outbreak, telling parents of unvaccinated children it is their choice whether their student attends class.

Local 10 News has learned the State has the power to ask the parents of those who have been vaccinated not to come back to school following the recent measles cases in Broward County.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned on Wednesday against the “proliferation of misinformation and disinformation” that lowers the use of vaccines against COVID-19.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s top health official are directly contradicting federal health recommendations, saying there’s not enough evidence a new COVID booster provides benefits that outweigh risks.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday criticized recent efforts across the U.S. to tamp down a recent jump in COVID-19 cases through temporary restrictions or masking and his state surgeon general warned against getting the latest COVID-19 vaccine, which is expected to be available this month.

A federal judge is blocking parts of a new Florida law blocking gender-affirming care for transgender youths — but only for some of the parties in the lawsuit.

An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida’s surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death much more than getting the shot.

Four families have filed a federal lawsuit against Florida health officials.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo were set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven Thursday.

U.S. health agencies have sent a letter to Florida’s surgeon general, warning him that his claims about COVID-19 vaccine risks are harmful to the public.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he plans to petition the state’s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate “any and all wrongdoing” with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines.

The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million new cases reported globally.

The Publix supermarket chain isn’t offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children younger than 5.

Florida health officials have asked the state medical board to draft new policies that would likely restrict gender dysphoria treatments for transgender youth.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo are holding a news conference Tuesday at the University of Miami Health System.

Florida's Department of Health issued controversial guidelines on Wednesday when it comes to the care of transgender children.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo says the state will formally recommend against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo are holding a roundtable discussion in West Palm Beach Monday to discuss what they call the “failure of lockdowns and mandates” related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Hany Attalah said on Thursday that it’s important to remember that the use of face masks has helped to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in Miami-Dade County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Thursday with Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg speak to Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Miami attorney Loreal Arscott.

After months of controversy and weeks of scrutiny, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo was confirmed by the state senate last week during a contentious hearing.

Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s 6th surgeon general, said he wants to make sure that his positions are clear since he had to deal with some misinformation during his politically charged confirmation process.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have announced new coronavirus policy recommendations that discourage mask wearing and push physicians to use off-label medications to treat the virus.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has been officially confirmed to his position.

Dr. Joseph Ladapo watched his confirmation from the Florida Senate gallery, a process that was paused first by objection, and then by a broken voting machine.

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, appointed in September by Gov. Ron DeSantis, refused to disclose his COVID-19 vaccination status during a confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo declined to disclose whether he has received a coronavirus vaccine during a contentious confirmation hearing where Democrats pressed the state’s top doctor to promote the shots.

A former supervisor of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo declined to recommend Ladapo to lead the state’s health department during a background check, records show.

A bit of drama upended the typically reserved state committee meetings last week.

After Republicans in the Florida Senate confirmed Dr. Joseph Ladapo as Florida’s surgeon general, Sen. Lauren Book said Thursday the state’s residents deserve better.

The CDC’s latest data shows Florida reported 67,369 new COVID-19 cases from Wednesday, the second-highest daily total in the state since the start of the pandemic.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will be sending out 1 million at-home COVID-19 tests, prioritizing nursing homes, long-term care facilities and senior citizens in need of tests.

New guidance coming from Dr. Joseph Ladapo and the Florida health department will recommend only people with active COVID symptoms and/or medical risk factors get tested, which would eliminate countless people who are lined up.

Florida has been reporting a record-breaking increase in coronavirus cases. The highly-contagious omicron variant is affecting some of the state’s most important industries including airlines and cruise lines. Despite the situation, Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to go on vacation.

Florida Republicans have approved a sweeping bill to hobble coronavirus vaccine mandates in businesses.

Florida state Senator Tina Polsky of Boca Raton received a phone message that was about as ugly and disgusting as one could get.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a news conference Friday morning at Seminole High School.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference from the Florida Capitol on Thursday afternoon, accompanied by state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, recently refused to wear a face mask while in the office of a state senator who is undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the Florida Legislature will be brought together sometime in November as he asks them to take action to protect Floridians who are facing termination from their employers for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Florida’s new surgeon general has signed new protocols allowing parents to decide whether their children should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

Dr. Joseph Ladapo is Florida's new surgeon general, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday.