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Spray parks, like this one in Washington, D.C., have become popular places for people to cool off in the heat of summer. But this year, fears over the coronavirus mean that some cities are re-evaluating whether to keep them open.

Cities Brace For 'Collision Course' Of Summer Heat Waves And COVID-19

Brett Dahlberg

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As cities weather the first blasts of excessive summer heat, officials weigh the benefits of opening cooling centers and spray parks against the risks of letting people gather in public spaces.

A man cools off in a fountain in New York's Washington Square Park this summer. Death from all causes doubled during a heat wave in New York City in August 1975, with heart attacks and strokes accounting for a majority of the excess deaths.

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When Temperatures Rise, So Do Health Problems

Clayton Dalton

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Heatstroke tends to get the most attention during extreme heat waves. But other diseases are affected by high temperatures as well.

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Teen's Death Turns Focus On Student Athlete Safety

Carrie Pinkard

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An afternoon football practice turned tragic on Tuesday when a 14-year-old suddenly collapsed.Tampa Police say the Middleton High School football team was…

This map highlights the cities and days where record highs are likely to be tied or broken (shown in red).

Historic Heat Possible this Holiday Weekend in North & Central Florida

Cyndee O'Quinn

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A heat wave is set to break records across north and central Florida this weekend, some dating back to the 1940s and 50s. Holiday vacationers will be...

Future Farmers of America picking tomatoes in Palmetto, Florida.

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Report: Increasing Number Of Hot Days Threatens Health Of Florida’s Outdoor Workers

Brendan Rivers

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A new report shows that people who work outdoors in all 67 Florida counties frequently work in dangerously hot conditions as climate change leads to...

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New Study: Mother Nature Is Turning Up The Heat On Florida

Ryan Benk

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Ninety-four percent of Floridians live in areas experiencing more extreme heat days a year, according to a new study published Tuesday by the Natural...