Last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Government Shutdown Prevention Act. The bill incentivizes Congress to properly consider and debate spending legislation in the future, as it would immediately cut spending if government funding deadlines are missed. “My Government Shutdown Prevention Act would help ensure Congress starts hitting itsContinue Reading
Lange Law Firm: Artificial Tears eye drops linked to one death, five reports of vision loss, dozens of infections nationwide As federal authorities widen a multistate investigation into antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial contamination linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops, a woman has now filed a federal lawsuit against EzriCareContinue Reading
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is expanding its HDSA Center of Excellence network of comprehensive care clinics with 56 grants totaling $2,029,759. In addition to the 56 grant funded facilities, eleven regional partner sites were also named, ensuring expert HD care at 67 distinct medical facilities in 36 states acrossContinue Reading
29-year-old Bradenton, Florida man and self-identified Proud Boy, Daniel Lyons Scott, pleaded guilty to charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of ascertaining and counting theContinue Reading
The University of Colorado’s new head football coach may want to engage in “religious exercises” with the team’s members and staff, but an atheist group which claims to support the separation of church and state wants the university to censor any such activities of Deion Sanders. In a letter, last weekContinue Reading
Last week, Governor DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget, including investments to support for the health of Florida’s communities, and resources for the state’s health systems that serve millions of Floridians. The Framework for Freedom Budget highlights and promotes Governor DeSantis’ commitment to health care, public safety, economic development andContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health launched the Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) portal today for 2023 application cycle. The FRAME program provides medical education loan debt relief to health care professionals practicing in less populated areas of the state. In July 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature directed nearly $6.6 millionContinue Reading
More people who are either homeless, or on the verge of homelessness, can receive rental assistance from the City of Tampa. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program was created to address and prevent homelessness as a result of disasters. RUSH goes beyondContinue Reading
February is American Heart Month and Florida Departments of Health in West Central Florida, including Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota Counties, urge everyone to be more heart healthy in 2023. Small changes in diet, exercise, and self-care can offer huge health benefits over time.Continue Reading
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, if you haven’t made a dinner reservation for the day of love and romance, it’s time to start looking. What could help is the latest from Open Table, which list the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2023. The list was compiled byContinue Reading
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul announced recently that he has returned over $6.5 million from his official operating budget to the taxpayers since taking office in January 2011. “It’s easy to picture Washington’s out-of-control spending as a massive, untamable beast,” said Dr. Paul. “I’m determined to show change is possible by starting in the areaContinue Reading
Last week, Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis tweeted: The crime rate in Florida is at a 50-year low – proof that being tough on crime and supporting our brave law enforcement officers works! Many on Twitter questioned the tweet with a plethora of snarky and ridiculous comments; however, the FloridaContinue Reading
Your Pie, the original fast casual, down-the-line pizza concept, is ringing in the new year with the Triple Threat—its latest limited-time, Craft Series featuring a BBQ Bacon Chicken Ranch pizza, Buffalo Chicken pizza, and the all-new, Nashville Hot Chicken pizza. Available at all locations through March 5, the limited-time piesContinue Reading
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in December 2022, a historic low last reached in 2006, demonstrating that Florida has continued to grow and recover after enduring two hurricanes in late 2022. Florida’s private sector employment increased by 425,800 jobs overContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD The esophagus, commonly referred to as the “food pipe,” is the tube that carries the food you swallow from your mouth to your stomach. It is a crucial part of your gastrointestinal tract and plays a vital roleContinue Reading
In a recent opinion piece in the Washington Post, Dr. Leana Wen writes of the top 10 issues in public health policy that she’s keeping an eye on. One topic is the benefits and harm of marijuana. In an interview with he American Medical Association (AMA), Dr Wen said: IContinue Reading
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 64-year-old, Timothy Liscum of Melbourne and a teacher at Satellite High School, after he traveled to a location in Brevard County expecting to meet a minor child for the purpose of having sexual relations. The investigation began earlier this week, afterContinue Reading
The Cross-Bay Ferry today announced that it is offering a new promotion on Wednesdays and Thursdays during January and February for riders to buy one ticket and get one ticket free, and a new promotion to allow kids aged 12 and under to ride free with an adult. The promotions will allowContinue Reading
By: Dr. Donna Powell & Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery at Gastro MD When it comes to boosting your digestion, we turn to superfoods touted for their ability to promote gut health. While you can eat many of these foods, such as Greek yogurt and leafy greens on their own,Continue Reading
In a recent Pops on Pop Culture livestream, on what would have been Betty White’s 101st birthday, POPS, STONE LOKI & IRONCASTER discuss Betty White, some of her TV and film roles, her impact on TV and some of those great scenes.Continue Reading
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced he arrest of two men last week for trafficking in fentanyl and other charges following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. 23-year-old Brandon Jones and 32-year-old Joeffren Padilla III both from Winter Haven were arrested last Tuesday. The PCSO released theContinue Reading
