Expert: Meningococcal outbreak more dangerous than monkeypox

While monkeypox is more prevalent and receives the most headlines, one of Pinellas County and Florida’s leading infectious disease doctors is sounding the alarm over the worst meningococcal outbreak to hit the state in years.

Dr. Ulyee Choe is the director of the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Pinellas County and the statewide medical director. Choe, board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, held a virtual press conference Wednesday discussing the two outbreaks.

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium names new CEO

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium lost its Chief Executive Officer, and its star attraction, in the same November week in 2021.

CEO Frank Dame’s resignation, for health reasons, took effect Nov. 5. Winter, the bottlenose dolphin whose fight for life with a prosthetic tail inspired two hit movies, died from a gastrointestinal condition just five days later.