heat-related illness

University of Miami researchers looked in detail at 57 households where summer temperatures regularly rise above 82 degrees and why. They found it goes beyond the "classic, low-income renter."

Some employers, like DeLeon Springs grove owner Steve Crump, don't need a law to keep their workers safe. Still, state Sen. Mike Gottlieb is hoping again to get one through the Legislature.

Last year, the Legislature stripped local governments of the power to enact protections, saying a county-by-county approach would be cumbersome for employers. Sponsors say the new bill addresses those concerns.

Laborers have suffered in extreme heat triggered by climate change. Deaths aren’t inevitable, and employers can save lives by providing ample water and breaks, researchers say.

An analysis of data from the CDC shows that meth is showing up more often on the death certificates of people who die of heat-related causes ─ even more than fentanyl.

At least 58 players have died from exertional heat stroke since 1992. Five high school players have died since July of suspected heat-related illnesses.

Heatstroke can damage organs if not quickly treated. A lot of races aren't prepared to offer the right care, which includes emerging victims in ice baths at the venue to quickly cool body temperature.

Employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe. Devices collect biometric data to estimate signs of heat stress and prompt workers to take a break before their health deteriorates.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is promoting a federal regulation after the Florida legislature signed a ban on local heat protections.

Extreme temperatures can cause far more than sweaty clothes, especially for outdoor workers, children training outside or people 65 and older with chronic conditions.