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Dr. Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free: Balloon Sinoplasty is ideal for 'someone with chronic or recurring sinusitis'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 16, 2025

Matthew Blair, a board-certified otolaryngologist, has said that balloon sinuplasty is ideal for patients with chronic sinus symptoms who have not found relief from medication and are seeking a minimally invasive treatment.

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Florida House advances bill to lower business rent tax to 1.25

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 16, 2025

The Florida House of Representatives has given the nod to House Bill 7031, a legislative move aiming to decrease the state's sales tax on commercial rents and leases.

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Partner at Cambo Ferry: 'HB 1551 will unravel all of the progress made in both the 2021 and 2022 legislative sessions'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 15, 2025

Katelyn Ferry, a partner at Cambo Ferry law firm, expressed her opposition to HB 1551, stating it would undo consumer protections established in Florida's 2022 insurance reform law.

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National Federation of Independent Business calls for permanent small business tax deduction

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in Florida, has released a report emphasizing the importance of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, advocating for its permanency.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 137 petitions in Florida throughout 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 15, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Florida submitted 137 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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State Rep. Caruso: HB 1551 'will increase insurance costs for Floridians'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 14, 2025

Mike Caruso, a state representative for Florida's District 87, expressed his opposition to HB 1551, stating that the bill would increase insurance costs, undo rate stabilization progress, and lead to more litigation for Floridians.

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Competitive Enterprise Institute opposes efforts to impose Credit Card Competition Act

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 14, 2025

The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) has publicly opposed proposed credit card price controls, announcing its stance on the social media platform X on January 29.

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Partner at Bolin Law Group: HB 1551 'will undo all of the good work' from property insurance reforms

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 11, 2025

Brandon Blake, a partner at Bolin Law Group, expressed concerns that House Bill 1551 (HB 1551) could reverse progress made by recent property insurance reforms.

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Florida's combined tax revenues down 15.1% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 11, 2025

Florida collected $14.9 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Q3 2024: Florida's combined tax revenues down 15.1% since Q2 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 10, 2025

Florida collected $14.9 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Partner at Bolin Law Group: HB 1551 is 'a backdoor way to bring back one-way attorney's fees'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 10, 2025

Brandon Blake, a partner at Bolin Law Group, expressed opposition to House Bill 1551 during testimony on April 4.

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​State Rep. Caruso: HB 1551 'will raise insurance costs on Floridians'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 9, 2025

Mike Caruso, a state representative for Florida House District 87, expressed opposition to HB 1551, stating that it would reverse reforms enacted in 2022 and increase insurance costs for Floridians.

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Cambo Ferry law partner: HB 1551 will 'eradicate Florida's insurance market'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 9, 2025

Katelyn Ferry, a partner at Cambo Ferry law firm, said that if HB 1551 passes, it will effectively reverse the legislative reforms that have stabilized Florida's insurance market.

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Florida ranks 1st among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 9, 2025

As of 2025, Florida reported 3,911 teacher vacancies, equating to 14 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 1st among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Florida sees 5 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Florida submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Sen. Hutson on legal reform rollback: 'These hard-won gains are now under threat'

By A. B. Bamburg | Apr 7, 2025

Travis Hutson, a former Senator for Florida, said that newly proposed legislation threatens to undo recent reforms that reduced abusive lawsuits, improved insurance stability, and lowered household costs.

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NFIB testifies in support of bills allowing flexible wages for small businesses

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 7, 2025

NFIB Florida Legislative Director Tim Nungesser presented testimony supporting two legislative bills—House Bill 541 and Senate Bill 676—designed to offer employers an option to deviate from the state's minimum wage requirements for certain employees.

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Analysis: Florida one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 6, 2025

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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EDA awards over $5 million in grants for economic development projects in Florida in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 18 grants totaling $5,336,908 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Florida.

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Florida ranks 16 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 2, 2025

Florida ranks 16 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $47,178 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).