Heat

Emergency rooms report when patients visit with health problems caused by heat. Find out when and where rates of illness are spiking, and explore trends over the last five years.

Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in the heat wave.

Loved ones and community members demanded action as they gathered in remembrance of farmworker Efraín López García, who died this month while working outdoors in the sweltering heat.

The National Weather Service on Tuesday said a lengthy and dangerous heat wave will continue in South Florida and other parts of the country.

The ordinance calls for a three-tiered system of protections, including a break in shade and safety training. It next goes to a committee vote, then a full county commission vote.

The recent arrests of Florida parents offer the latest warnings of how quickly the temperature can rise inside a car − after more than 1,050 children have died in hot vehicles nationwide since 1990.

"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.

The higher heat index numbers should extend into the weekend, with an increasing chance of rain possible that could give parts of the state a break by early next week.

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.