Parents react to cited health violations in Staten Island public school cafeterias. Source: SILive.com
Rodents, fleas, filthy conditions plague hotel near I-Drive (via WFTV)
People living at the I-Drive Grand Resort and Suites on South Kirkman Road in Orlando said it’s anything but grand with damaged and dirty rooms. Source: WFTV
Shore House apartment in Jacksonville owned by rats, terrified tenant says (via WJAX)
“They should start paying rent because this is their house. They are eating up all of our food.” A Jacksonville woman said rats have taken over her family’s apartment. Source: WJAX
Documents: ‘Rodent infestation’ led to restaurant closure (via Joe Astrouski)
The restaurant regained its permit after one day. Source: Joe Astrouski
Superintendent: There is no bed bug infestation at Woonsocket HS (via WPRI 12 Eyewitness News)
Eyewitness News contacted the school department after receiving about a half-dozen tips to ReportIt about a possible infestation. Source: WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
Laredo Health Department preparing to combat the Zika Virus (via KGNS Staff)
With winter still in full swing, worries about the Zika Virus spreading has not been on many people’s minds but the Laredo Health Department says it’s something to keep an eye on. Source: KGNS Staff
Watch beetles shoot hot chemicals from their butts to escape toad bellies (via Popular Science)
Bombardier beetles release a potent chemical to persuade the frogs that have eaten them to barf them back up alive. Source: Popular Science
Health department says several rats found at Vancouver McDonald’s (via FOX 12 Staff)
Customers aren’t the only ones loving a fast food chain in Vancouver. Source: FOX 12 Staff
Squirrel to blame for fire that burned 40 acres; caused $11,000 in damage (via Joey Gill)
A squirrel is to blame for a fire that destroyed over 40 acres and caused $11,000 worth of damage in Pelion, S.C. on Wednesday. Source: Joey Gill
Officials dedicating $10,000 to Green Bay rat problem (via WGBA)
Green Bay and Brown County governments are setting aside money to deal with a rat problem in the city. Source: WGBA
