In Defense of Animals applauds the ruling in the case of three dogs who were repeatedly shot with a BB gun in Hernando County last year. Jamie Lynn Kujawa pled no contest to felony aggravated cruelty for shooting her three dogs over 173 times with a pellet gun and was sentencedContinue Reading
Next Monday, September 25, the Central Bank of Brazil (BC) will do a live broadcast to talk about over-indebtedness. The objective is to explain to the population what the problem is and give instructions so that citizens do not get into this situation. The online event will be led by the headContinue Reading
To help Americans find the best cities to spend their golden years, WalletHub compared the retirement-friendliness of 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across four key dimensions: 1) Affordability, 2) Activities, 3) QualityContinue Reading
On Thursday, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and JD Vance (R-OH), along with U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led dozens of their fellow members of congress in sending a bicameral letter to the White House rejecting further U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine. The letter to the White House reads,Continue Reading
MD Now continues to expand high-quality healthcare in the Treasure Coast region, opening its sixth state-of-the-art urgent care clinic in St. Lucie County. MD Now is currently the largest urgent care operator in Florida, with more than 80 state-of-the-art clinics across the state. MD Now’s newest clinic on Tradition ParkwayContinue Reading
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System announced they are the latest recipient of the Ron Hesch Mission First Award. This honor was presented by Censis, at the organization’s conference in Nashville, Tenn. It recognizes U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense sterile processing services who embody a patient-centered focus, serving as aContinue Reading
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and College Pulse recently published the 2024 College Free Speech Rankings, and it shows that the University of South Florida (USF) ranks #12 with an “above average” speech climate, student free speech and open inquiry among all students surveyed. Some of theContinue Reading
Tattoos are a form of self-expression and creativity serving as canvases to tell stories, convey beliefs, and capture moments in time. However, according to a report from Advanced Dermatology, tattoos are not always a lifelong love affair: 1 in 4 Americans admit to regretting at least one of their tattoos.Continue Reading
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in a 28-year-old male from Al Ain city in Abu Dhabi. The case has no known co-morbidities, no history of contact with MERS-CoV human cases, and no recent travel outside the UAE. The patient hasContinue Reading
“Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none” -Thomas Jefferson Last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Warren Davidson (R-OH-8) introduced legislation to make it clear that Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cannot override Congress’ constitutionalContinue Reading
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody sued the Biden administration over its attempts to undercut Florida’s nation-leading higher education reforms. Throughout Governor DeSantis’ time in office, Florida has ranked number one in the nation for higher education, yet the U.S. Department of Education has unconstitutionally collaborated with accreditationContinue Reading
By Jory Lange Lindsey Graham-Humphreys told the Des Moines Register that 51 people got food poisoning from food served by Fireside Grille at her wedding. When the Iowa Department of Inspections inspected the Fireside Grille, they found multiple health code violations. State health investigators found that pork and tomatoes wereContinue Reading
The Philippines Department of Health is reporting a 17 percent increase in dengue fever cases through the first five months of 2023. From the beginning of the year through June 3, health officials report 58,444 total cases, up from the 50,092 cases reported during the same period in 2022. TheContinue Reading
On Thursday, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida announced the successful extraditions of Akinola Taylor of the United Kingdom, Olayemi Adafin of the United Kingdom, Olakunle Oyebanjo of the United Kingdom, and Kazeem Olanrewaju Runsewe of Sweden. These individuals have been charged in the Middle DistrictContinue Reading
According to data from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Miami area added private sector jobs at a rate of 4.1 percent, an increase of 45,400 jobs in May 2023. The Miami metro area’s May 2023 unemployment rate was 2.2 percent, down 0.3 percentage point from 2.5 percent oneContinue Reading
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
