The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reports the confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County. This is the first known case of CWD in Florida, a contagious disease of the brain and central nervous system thatContinue Reading
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Tampa have both been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Three data sources were used for the evaluation: Nationwide online survey: Health care professionals and hospitalContinue Reading
70-year-old Jorge Mojocoa of Fort McCoy, Florida was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual conduct. A federal jury had found Mojocoa guilty on March 1, 2023. According to evidence presented at trial, on March 30, 2022,Continue Reading
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2023 How They Voted. A comprehensive review of what passed this legislative session, what didn’t, and what remains unfinished business, How They Voted reveals the Florida Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Report Card, showcasing grades earned by all 159 legislators in the Florida House and Senate based onContinue Reading
HCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s leading network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, today announced Jyric Sims as president of its HCA Healthcare West Florida Division, effective today. The health system’s West Florida Division includes 16 acute care hospitals providing a full range of services in the western portion of theContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery with Gastro MD As we celebrate Men’s Health Week from June 13th through June 19th, it’s essential to focus on digestive health, a crucial aspect of men’s overall well-being. Gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn, canContinue Reading
Last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced his conservative alternative to the Biden-McCarthy debt deal. This alternative was offered as an amendment to the so-called “Fiscal Responsibility Act” deal and would have replaced existing language with responsible reforms and necessary cuts. The Senate voted on Dr. Paul’s amendment duringContinue Reading
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or business, and update your emergency plans and supplies before Florida isContinue Reading
On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 478 to convert the Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program into a permanent program available to school districts across the state. The Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Program provides assistance to school districts in implementing comprehensive music education programsContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported one case of locally acquired malaria this week in Sarasota County. The Plasmodium species was Plasmodium vivax. The DOH says the individual spent extensive time outdoors. The patient was promptly treated at a hospital and has recovered. DOH is working closely with local partnersContinue Reading
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) confirmed on Monday night (May 29) the first case of avian flu in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The disease was detected in a wild bird of the species Cygnus melancoryphus, popularly known as the black-necked swan, found at the TaimContinue Reading
A man is under arrest for throwing gasoline on another man and lighting him on fire. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reports that on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 4:32 p.m., two men at the Mobile gas station located at 14516 N 22nd Street in Tampa engaged in aContinue Reading
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, which is set to open its doors to guests this October, has issued an open call for local Florida talent to showcase their skills at the highly-anticipated resort and the opportunity to become part of a live entertainment lineup. Online submissions are due by Friday, JuneContinue Reading
The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones. Mrs. Carter has been the nation’s leading mental health advocate for much of her life. First in the GeorgiaContinue Reading
According to a new Victory Insights poll, two Florida residents, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are in a dead heat for the Republican nomination in the Sunshine State. The poll published on May 28 shows Gov. DeSantis with 38.2% , a 0.2% lead over Mr. Trump.Continue Reading
Democratic Representative from the 14th District of Florida, Kathy Castor, when looking at her voting record, ranked 350 out of some 500 people in Congress in 2022 when it comes to views on the proper role, scope and duty of government. With a 5.06% limited government percentage (out of aContinue Reading
On May 19, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has the lowest unemployment rate among the top 10 largest states in the nation at 2.6 percent, as Floridians see continued economic stability spurred on in part by the thriving tourism industry. Between January and March of 2023, Florida saw aContinue Reading
According to a new study conducted by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry of the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the amount of new psychiatric diagnoses by Finnish specialist services increased by nearly a fifth among children and adolescents in Finland after the firstContinue Reading
U.S. Term Limits commends Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the bill that enforces eight-year term limits for school board members. U.S. Term Limits (USTL) began advocating for term limits for school boards in 2017. Efforts have included participation in town hall meetings, the Florida State Supreme Court, the ConstitutionContinue Reading
Legendary Italian car maker Ferrari has no intention of phasing out combustion engines and going fully electric or hybrid anytime soon, promising Sunday to keep making the eight and 12-cylinder engines it has made its trademark at least until the end of the 2030s. The Italian manufacturer said it wouldContinue Reading
Lime launched a fleet of its industry leading Gen4 e-bikes in St. Pete today, bringing bike share back to the city and growing its presence in Florida. Lime looks forward to working with the city and its elected officials as well as partners in the community to build the bestContinue Reading
