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CDC: 3 Miami businesses epicenter of 1st US Zika outbreak

By JENNIFER KAY - Associated Press

A community worker at the Wynwood Community Service Center, right, hands out to a local resident a can of insect repellent Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) ** FILE **

Florida finds Zika in trapped mosquitoes; 1st in U.S. mainland

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Authorities in Florida said Thursday they have found the Zika virus in three groups of trapped mosquitoes in Miami Beach, the first time this has happened in the continental U.S. The mosquitoes were trapped in a 1.5-square-mile area of Miami Beach that had been identified as an active zone of transmission of the virus, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a news release. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (Associated Press)

Sylvia Mathews Burwell pushes Congress for more Zika funds after virus found in Florida mosquitoes

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Photo of Miami Shores Village Hall. On Thursday a Miami-Dade County judge upheld the town's zoning ordinance prohibiting gardens in the front yards of town residences. Photo via Miami Shores Village's official website.

Couple loses suit to end town ban on front-yard gardens

Associated Press

White House press secretary Josh Earnest speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. Earnest answered questions about Iran, Donald Trump and the president's upcoming visit to Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House urges Southern states to revolt over Zika funding

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 11, 2016, file photo, Dallas County Mosquito Lab microbiologist Spencer Lockwood sorts mosquitoes collected in a trap in Hutchins, Texas, that had been set up in Dallas County near the location of a confirmed Zika virus infection. The quest for a vaccine began less than a year ago as Brazils massive outbreak revealed that Zika, once dismissed as a nuisance virus, can harm a fetus' brain if a woman is infected during pregnancy. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Florida confirms Zika transmission in Miami Beach

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, a group of tourists from Hong Kong tour the Wynwood area of Miami. The CDC has issued a new advisory that says pregnant women should not travel to the so-called Zika "transmission area" in Florida and pregnant women who live there should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Texas officials report travel-related Zika case — from Miami

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

City of Miami police Sgt. Pedro Vera carries a box of insect repellent to hand out to the homeless, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. The CDC has advised pregnant women to avoid travel to this neighborhood where mosquitoes are apparently transmitting Zika directly to humans. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Florida reduces area of Zika transmission, but case tally keeps rising

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots in front of Chicago Bulls guard E'Twaun Moore (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Washington. The Wizards won 117-96. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards to open on road once again

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Tom Frieden (center) with Florida Gov. Rick Scott (left) and Florida Surgeon General and Secretary Dr. Celeste Philip, said no one should be surprised if more infections are detected despite and urged pregnant women to stay away from the area. (Associated Press)

Zika mosquito spraying working in Florida, officials say

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Tom Frieden, center, gestures as he speaks with members of the media after a news conference, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in Doral, Fla. The CDC has warned expectant mothers to steer clear of the city's Wynwood neighborhood, where at least 15 people are believed to have been infected with the Zika virus through mosquito bites in the first such cases on record in the mainland U.S. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Zika fight: Senate Democrats, Speaker Paul Ryan trade barbs over virus

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

This July 9, 2016 photo provided by Spectrum Brands shows advertising signs for Cutter insect repellent during an international friendly game between the U.S. and South African women's national soccer teams at Soldier Field in Chicago. In June, Cutter signed on to sponsor the U.S. Soccer and the men’s and women’s national teams. (Brad Smith/isiphotos.com/Spectrum Brands via AP)

Scammers, bug spray companies capitalizing on Zika fears

By LINDA A. JOHNSON - Associated Press

FILE - This 2006 file photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Aedes aegypti mosquito in the process of acquiring a blood meal from a human host. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is behind the large outbreaks of Zika virus in Latin America and the Caribbean. On Friday, July 29, 2016, Florida said four Zika infections in the Miami area are likely the first caused by mosquito bites in the continental U.S. All previous U.S. cases have been linked to outbreak countries. (James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP, File)

Miami-Dade County approves aerial spraying for mosquitos in response to Zika outbreak

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Rick Scott speaks at a news conference, Friday, July 29, 2016, in Orlando, Fla., where he announced that the state likely has the first cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland. (Naseem Miller/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Florida identifies 10 additional Zika cases by mosquito bite

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Charles Kinsey shot by North Miami police officer despite having hands up

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2015, file photo, Houston Texans running back Arian Foster runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says Foster has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Dolphins. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, July 18, 2016, because it had not been signed. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Ex-Pro Bowl RB Foster reaches deal with Dolphins

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 7, 2016, file photo, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives around Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler during an NBA basketball game in Miami. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Wade has decided to leave the Heat and sign with the Bulls. Wade made the decision Wednesday night, July 6, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because nothing can be finalized before Thursday. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

The goodbye begins for Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

A view from the balcony of a suite at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa. (Eric Althoff)

Fort Lauderdale tourism offers Florida beaches, cuisine, craft beer and water sports

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times