The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued its annual reminder that juvenile black bears may be seen in unexpected areas as they leave their mothers’ home ranges in search of new locations to settle. Spring marks an increase in bear activity after limited movements during winter.
The federal government has issued a warning that La Niña and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures could result in an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 17 to 25 named storms during the 2024 hurricane season, which began on June 1 and runs through November 30. Of these, 8 to 13 storms are predicted to become hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes with winds of at least 111 mph.
The Florida Chamber Health Council unveiled the first business-led mental health research report in the nation this morning. The initiative aims to unite the business community, mental health experts, and policymakers on 25 strategies for creating systemic change to improve mental health outcomes both in and out of the workplace.