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New AI Law Leaves Voters in the Dark

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis signed into law House Bill (HB) 919, which fails to properly protect Floridians from manipulated information created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in political advertising.In response to the signing, Amy Keith, Executive Director of Common Cause Florida, expressed disappointment, stating, "Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature missed an opportunity to protect voters from the threats presented by AI and deepfakes in our elections."Keith further criticized the bill, highlighting that "The disclaimer required by this...

FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Florida during 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 26, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 37 inspections at 36 Veterinary companies from Florida in 2023.

Florida: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Florida in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Tobacco companies from Florida in 2023.

Voting Rights Groups Send Congressional Map Back for Review

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 25, 2024

Tallahassee, FL—Yesterday, Common Cause Florida and co-plaintiffs filed a motion for a federal court to reconsider its decision in the congressional redistricting case, Common Cause Florida v. Byrd. The co-plaintiffs argue that because Governor DeSantis was actively involved in the legislative process and had discriminatory intent, his intent cannot be separated from the process, and that the voting maps are discriminatory and therefore invalid under the law.In March, a federal court upheld the governor’s congressional map that intentionally silences Black voters on the...

Which type of Florida companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 381 inspections at 332 Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in 2023.

54 Florida hospitals participate in federal 340B Drug Pricing Program

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 23, 2024

Florida has 54 hospitals in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Florida: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Florida in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 59 inspections at 59 Drugs companies from Florida in 2023.

Florida: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Florida in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 22, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 117 inspections at 117 device companies from Florida in 2023.

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Florida during 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 115 inspections at 115 Biologics companies from Florida in 2023.

$11.9 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue for Florida in Q3 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 3, 2024

Florida collected $11.9 billion in tax and gross receipts, an 8.2% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

West Palm doctor: ‘Just a little bit of inflammation in a very tight space like the nose causes a big problem’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 29, 2024

Inflammation of the sinuses is one of the key indicators of chronic sinusitis, a condition that affects many Americans. According to Dr. Cody Aull of West Palm Beach Breathe Free, inflammation can lead to serious issues.

VA provides 193.1% more home purchase loans in Florida in Q4 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 23, 2024

There were 8,642 VA home purchases in Florida in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $3.4 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 8,642 home purchase loans in Florida in Q4 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 22, 2024

There were 8,642 VA home purchase loans issued in Florida in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $3.4 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Florida has 28 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 20, 2024

Miami has the most players of any city representing Florida in the tournament.

March Madness: Florida represented by 45 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 19, 2024

Orlando has the most players of any city representing Florida in the tournament.

Florida ranked 12th lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 16, 2024

Florida ranked 12th lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Tampa doctor: ‘Sinusitis and sleep are very closely connected’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 11, 2024

The week of March 10-16 is Sleep Awareness Week, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists would like to remind patients how sinus issues can affect sleep patterns. According to Dr. Mariah Pate of Tampa Bay Breathe Free, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality and quality of life.

Catholic Vote President: ‘Government ID cards should not contain false information regarding whether a person is a man or a woman’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 7, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch praises Florida legislation that will require state IDs to list biological sex rather than pretend "genders."

Pensacola doctor: ‘If you can get your breathing and your nose in tip top shape, you're gonna feel better’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 7, 2024

The week of March 10-16 is Sleep Awareness Week, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists would like to remind patients how sinus issues can affect sleep patterns. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality and breathing, which will impact quality of life.

Florida: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Florida in February

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Florida in February.

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