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Miami-Dade begins annual Fight the Bite campaign hoping to curb region's mosquito population

Miami-Dade County has launched its annual Fight the Bite campaign, aimed at reducing the local mosquito population. The initiative seeks to educate residents on prevention methods and promote community involvement in controlling mosquito breeding sites. This year's campaign emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean yards and eliminating standing water to mitigate mosquito-related health risks.

HealthWPLG Local 10•May 4

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A second sloth taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation has died out of a group given up by a yet-to-open tourist attraction facing scrutiny for the deaths of more than 30 other sloths imported from Guyana and Peru.Habanero, an adult male, was euthanized Saturday to prevent further suffering at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. He had been taken there for rehabilitation along with a dozen other sloths given up by Sloth World, a tourist attraction planned for Orlando's tourism district that never opened, zoo officials said.Another sloth, Bandit, died last week after being transferred to the zoo.“When the sloths arrived, all were underweight and are being treated for gastrointestinal (GI) issues, requiring intensive, specialized care,” the zoo said in a statement. “Habanero initially showed encouraging signs of stabilization, including eating and drinking regularly under the close supervision of the zoo’s veterinary and animal care teams. In recent days, however, his condition worsened.”A criminal investigation into the sloths' treatment under Sloth World's care is underway by state and local authorities.Inspection reports by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission revealed 31 deaths between December 2024 and February 2025.The wildlife agency said 21 sloths imported from Guyana died at an Orlando facility called Sanctuary World Imports at the time in December 2024 when temperatures dropped into the 40-to-55 degree Fahrenheit (4.4 to 12.8 degrees Celsius) range. Sloths are unable to regulate their body temperature as well as other mammals and do best in the 68-to-85 degree Fahrenheit (20 to 30 degrees Celsius) range.The tourist attraction later ordered 10 sloths from Peru, which arrived in February 2025. Two were dead on arrival. The rest appeared emaciated and died of what the report termed “poor health issues," according to the state agency's report.There was no answer Monday at a phone number listed for the tourist attraction in the wildlife agency's report.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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GovernmentWPLG Local 10•May 4

Atacó a un conductor, le abolló el cofre y días después la arrestaron en su propio salón de uñas

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Una mujer de 58 años fue arrestada la semana pasada tras agredir a un conductor y golpear el capó de su vehículo durante un incidente de furia al volante, informaron detectives del Departamento del Sheriff de Miami-Dade.Según el informe de arresto, el incidente ocurrió el martes pasado en el área de Southwest Eighth Street y 87th Avenue.Los detectives dijeron que Roxana Castaneda, de Miami, siguió el vehículo de la víctima por varias cuadras antes de que ambos se detuvieran en un semáforo.Castaneda salió entonces de su vehículo, golpeó el capó del auto de la víctima, causando una pequeña abolladura, y luego metió el brazo por la ventana delantera del pasajero y golpeó la mano del conductor, según las autoridades.Los detectives dijeron que luego huyó del lugar.Según el informe, la víctima, que no resultó herida, grabó la mayor parte del incidente con su teléfono celular. Su vehículo sufrió daños por aproximadamente $300.De acuerdo con el informe, Castaneda, quien es técnica de uñas, fue arrestada el viernes en Baby Nail Bar, ubicado en 1305 SW 107th Ave.El informe indica que mientras era transportada a la Estación Midwest, preguntó de qué se le acusaba y luego dijo: “¿Es porque metí la mano en el carro? Quería agarrar su teléfono. Si no hubiera intentado agarrar su teléfono, ¿habría pasado todo esto?”Una vez en la estación, invocó su derecho a guardar silencio y se negó a dar una declaración, dijeron los detectives.Castaneda enfrenta cargos de allanamiento con agresión o batería y daños criminales a la propiedad.Hasta el lunes por la mañana, Castaneda permanecía detenida en el Centro Correccional Turner Guilford Knight con una fianza de $150.Copyright 2026 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

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SportsWPBF West Palm Beach•May 4

Magic fire Jamahl Mosley after 5 seasons as coach, 3 first-round playoff appearances

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SportsWPLG Local 10•May 4

Rain chances dwindle through the week as temperatures climb

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