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Summer Squash Production in Miami-Dade County, Florida

EDIS, 2022
Summer squash is an important vegetable crop in Miami-Dade County. It is grown annually on about 6,000 acres and sold nationwide during the winter in the fresh market. This 16-page fact sheet describes the varieties of summer squash, land preparation and transplanting, what fertilizer to use, irrigation and freeze protection, disease management, insect
D. Seal, S. Zhang, P. Dittmar, Yuncong Li, W. Klassen, Q. Wang, T. Olczyk   +6 more
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Behavioral Evidence of Predator–Predator Commensalism: Cobia Track and Feed on Prey Disturbed by Southern Stingrays

Ethology, Volume 132, Issue 3, Page 225-234, March 2026.
We documented a novel predator–predator commensal foraging interaction between cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and a southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) in a shallow coastal habitat of Biscayne Bay, Florida. Using drone‐based observations, we recorded a 7‐min sequence in which a cobia closely tracked the stingray's movements and fed on prey disturbed ...
Julia Saltzman, John Hlavin, Christine Martin, Emily A. Yeager, Catherine C. Macdonald   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Profile of the Older Population Living in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Medicine, 2016
Florida has the greatest proportion (19%) of older population (65 years or older) in the United States. The age distribution of its residents, in conjunction with a major shift in the leading cause of death within all age groups from acute illnesses to chronic disease, creates unprecedented health care challenges for the state.
Zevallos, Juan C., Wilcox, Meredith L., Jean, Naomie, Acuña, Juan M.   +3 more
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Development of a Duplex Digital PCR and Validation on eDNA Water Samples for Monitoring of the Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus/Javanensis) and Bullseye Snakehead (Channa aurolineata/Marulius) in Florida, USA, Freshwater Ecosystems

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
The Asian swamp eel and bullseye snakehead are two invasive organisms in Florida of ecological concern. In this study, a multiplex digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) assay is developed, optimized, and validated on water samples for environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis and monitoring. ABSTRACT Invasive species are a significant threat to a variety of
Melody Bloch, Eric Suarez, Melissa A. Miller, Sergio A. Balaguera‐Reina, Cynthia A. Fussell Persaud, Kevin A. Olejniczak, Ericka E. Helmick, Frank J. Mazzotti, Brian W. Bahder   +8 more
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The State of Hepatitis B in Florida in 2025: Current Challenges and Health Disparities

Journal of Viral Hepatitis, Volume 33, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant public health challenge in Florida despite advancements in prevention and treatment. This review analyses the current epidemiology, disease burden and management strategies for hepatitis B in Florida as of 2025, drawing on state surveillance data and recent public health reports.
Cameron Nejat
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Insecticide resistance of Miami-Dade Culex quinquefasciatus populations and initial field efficacy of a new resistance-breaking adulticide formulation.

PLoS ONE
Sporadic outbreaks of human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), primarily vectored by Culex quinquefasciatus Say in suburban and urban areas, have been reported since introduction of the virus into Florida in 2001.
Isik Unlu, Eva A Buckner, Johanna Medina, Chalmers Vasquez, Aimee Cabrera, Ana L Romero-Weaver, Daviela Ramirez, Natalie L Kendziorski, Kyle J Kosinski, T J Fedirko, Leigh Ketelsen, Chelsea Dorsainvil, Alden S Estep   +12 more
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The Current Burden of Hepatitis B in the United States: A State, Territorial, and County Modelling Analysis

Journal of Viral Hepatitis, Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Accurate estimates of the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the United States (US) are necessary for policy makers and community‐based organisations to make informed decisions regarding the allocation of resources to work towards the elimination of HBV as a public health threat.
Devin Razavi‐Shearer, Ivane Gamkrelidze, Samantha Hall, Chari Cohen, Robert Gish, Thaddeus Pham, Kathryn Razavi‐Shearer, William Remak, Myriam Saboui, Alexis Voeller, Carolyn Wallace, Homie Razavi   +11 more
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Political Discourse in a Visual Art Classroom

Radical Teacher, 2019
Teacher and students discuss the use of art as a means of political discourse during the Trump Presidency.
Clifton W. Hamilton
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Climate Change and Insurance: Embracing Resilience for Private Market Survival

Sustainable Development, Volume 33, Issue 6, Page 8499-8510, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Private insurance is a major mechanism for managing natural disaster risk in the U.S. Public programs cannot generate sufficient capital to provide adequate protection to homes and businesses. Our literature review indicates that disaster impacts are increasing because of climate change and continuing development in high‐risk areas, which is ...
John A. Roper, David G. Casagrande, Paolo Bocchini   +2 more
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Colony and population genetic structure of the newly invasive white‐footed ant (Technomyrmex difficilis) in the United States

Insect Science, Volume 32, Issue 6, Page 1954-1968, December 2025.
Abstract The invasive white‐footed ant Technomyrmex difficilis has emerged as a rising pest in several regions, yet its invasion dynamics remain underexplored. This species outcompetes native ants and causes agricultural losses by tending pest insects, including aphids and mealybugs.
Kuan‐Ling Kelly Liu, Pierre‐Andre Eyer, Anjel M. Helms, Robert T. Puckett, Edward L. Vargo   +4 more
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