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Tallahassee, FL - As a legislative debate builds about shielding nursing homes and other health-care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits, new numbers show that Florida has exceeded …
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Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
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2/12/21
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Tallahassee, FL - A Florida House panel looking at public-school funding is asking the state Department of Education for answers on how federal CARES Act money is being spent, and if those …
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Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
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2/11/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Walmart will start offering COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday at about 30 percent of the company’s stores in Florida, as the state continues to focus on giving shots to …
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News Service of Florida Staff
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2/10/21
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Tallahassee, FL - First-time unemployment claims continue to increase in Florida, with an estimated 71,046 new applications coming in last week, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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News Service of Florida Staff
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2/5/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Amid problems in Florida’s property-insurance market, a Senate committee Tuesday backed a controversial proposal that could lead to many policyholders picking up more of the …
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Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
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2/3/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers for a $285 million increase in public-school funding in the coming year and to keep tuition rates flat for college and university students --- …
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Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
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1/29/21
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Tallahassee, FL - An effort to enhance penalties associated with violent protests, create new crimes when mobs attack property or police and make it difficult for cities to trim law-enforcement …
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Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
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1/28/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Florida’s jobless rate dipped 0.2 percentage points in December amid what state officials said is growing economic confidence as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The state …
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Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
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1/22/21
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Tallahassee, FL - In a potentially major change to the Florida Retirement System, a Senate Republican on Thursday proposed a bill that would require new state employees to enroll in a …
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News Service of Florida Staff
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1/22/21
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Tallahassee, FL - After preparation for potentially large-scale protests, only about 10 supporters of President Donald Trump waved signs to motorists outside Florida’s Capitol on Wednesday as …
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News Service of Florida Staff
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1/21/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Abortion opponents will seek approval during this year’s legislative session of a bill that would prevent abortions beyond five months of pregnancy.
The bill, which was …
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News Service of Florida Staff
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1/13/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Gov Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he is expanding the Publix supermarket chain’s “footprint” in COVID-19 vaccination efforts and is sending vaccine …
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News Service of Florida Staff
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1/13/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Florida Power & Light on Monday took an initial step toward seeking approval of a four-year rate plan that would increase the amount of money customers pay and finish …
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Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
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1/12/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Saying it is designed to quash voices of Black and brown people, Florida Democratic lawmakers on Monday excoriated a proposal pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative …
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Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
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1/11/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Three men identified as Floridians are among 13 individuals arrested for federal crimes involving the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
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News Service of Florida Staff
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1/11/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Graduation rates for Florida high school students ticked up this year, with 90 percent of students graduating, according to a state Department of Education report released this …
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News Service of Florida Staff
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1/8/21
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Tallahassee, FL - Fraudsters who mislead the public about access to COVID-19 vaccinations could be charged with a third-degree felony and sued in civil court, under a measure championed by House …
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News Service of Florida Staff
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1/8/21
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Orlando, FL - It's a bit of a drive, 71 miles, but COVID-19 vaccinations are available at Orlando International Drive beginning next Tuesday, January 12th. You can sign up at …
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Diane Coston
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1/7/21
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Tallahassee, FL - State lawmakers are speaking out against President Donald Trump and demanding that Vice President Mike Pence invokes the 25th amendment following Wednesday's insurrection …
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Sean Mooney
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1/7/21
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Tallahassee, FL - After the COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of people to lose jobs in 2020, a Senate Democrat on Wednesday filed a proposal that would increase the amount and duration of state …
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NSF Staff - News Service of Florida
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1/7/21
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