He’s a doctor, researcher, bug hunter and UF professor.
Dr. Norman Beatty is trying to make sure Florida isn’t caught off guard.
He tracks and treats Chagas disease, leprosy and other infections once thought rare in the United States.
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Not-so-Big Bertha: Tropical Depression Two is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha, but forecasters say it’s more rainmaker than troublemaker. Here’s what Florida can expect this week.
One swing, big impact: A viral golf video turned Bradenton’s Jared Stancil into a social media sensation. The teenager known as the Down Syndrome Golfer has more than 160,000 followers — and a message that reaches far beyond the course.
High-flying weekend: The Blue Angels’ annual Pensacola Beach air show drew huge crowds, triple-digit heat and plenty of unforgettable views.
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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida TODAY: Storm report, disease specialist, golfer goes viral
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