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2022 Public Pension Contributions: Florida ranks 9th in the U.S.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 1, 2024

Florida received $7.2 million in public pension contributions, ranking it ninth in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Florida companies were under most scrutiny during June?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in June.

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Pensacola doctor: ‘Sinus headaches are just headaches’

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jul 1, 2024

Sinus headaches are a common symptom of sinusitis and can become quite debilitating. According to Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free, there are several ways to treat sinus headaches.

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In Florida, 773 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2024

Florida registered 773 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Florida during Q1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 24 inspections at 24 Biologics companies from Florida in the first quarter of 2024.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Florida increases from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Florida during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $395,349, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Florida companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 42 inspections at 35 Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in the first quarter of 2024.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Florida voter rolls

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Florida's public pensions receive $7.2 million in contributions for 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Florida had received $7.2 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Governor DeSantis signs controversial ethics bill limiting complaint filings

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 24, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Friday, June 21, Governor DeSantis signed a contentious ethics bill into law that will make it significantly more challenging for Floridians to file ethics complaints against government officials accused of violating the public trust. The law also imposes new restrictions on local ethics boards, such as those in Miami and Tallahassee, which will no longer be able to pursue self-initiated investigations from anonymous credible whistleblowers. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1.

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Analysis: Florida among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 20, 2024

Florida is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sunshine Sentinel found.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Florida increases from 2022 to 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Florida in the fiscal year 2023 was $387,853, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Florida increases from 2021 to 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Florida in the fiscal year 2022 was $378,797, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on Florida's public pension investments increase to $7.6 million in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Florida public pensions went up from $6.4 million in 2021 to $7.6 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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How many bank failures happened in Florida since 2012?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, 15 of which occurred in Florida.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Florida legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Florida among 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sunshine Sentinel shows that Florida is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Florida during May

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 2, 2024

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

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Florida's pension fund valued at $230.4 million in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Florida had $230.4 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in Florida outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Florida experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.