Hurricane Milton’s Fury: Catastrophic Impacts Leave Florida Reeling with Casualties and Power Outages

Sarasota, Fla. – Hurricane Milton, now regarded as one of the most formidable storms to strike the U.S. in recent history, unleashed a pathway of devastation across Florida. With its powerful winds and severe flooding, the hurricane resulted in multiple fatalities and left over 3 million residents without electricity. As this monstrous storm continues its trajectory into the Atlantic, recovery and safety remain urgent concerns for officials and affected communities. Before making landfall near Siesta …

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Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: Data Reveals Alarming Trends and Impacts on Youth

Orlando, Florida – As mental health concerns mount among adolescents in the United States, a National State of Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health was declared in 2021, echoing advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General in 2021 and 2023. The backdrop to this emergency is a landscape where adolescents are grappling with increasing instances of adverse experiences, a surge in youth drug overdose fatalities, and a spike in gun violence incidents. In 2021, 42% …

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