Sunshine Sentinel

In 2020, Florida collected $24 million in public utilities license, ranking it eighth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

903 people die in Florida from cancer in week ending May 8

There were 903 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 8, a 3.3 percent increase over the previous week.

Florida collected $222.5 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2020

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, 0.5 percent, or $222.5 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Florida collected 6.8% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2020

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, $11.1 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 6.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Conservative critics argue dangers of Democrats' HR 4 could outweigh benefits

By Christina Heath | Jun 29, 2021

House Resolution 4 (HR 4), a Democratic-backed bill, could address some concerns in a racially charged nation or it could be another ploy by the Democrats to take voting rights away from individual states, some conservative critics argue.

Florida ranks third in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle operators license paid in 2020

In 2020, Florida collected $165.4 million in motor vehicle operators license, ranking it third in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

306 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 8

There were 306 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 8, a 8.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Florida receives two EDA grants totaling $236,000 for technical assistance in 2018

Florida received two grants totaling $236,000 for technical assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Florida collected 5% less in public utilities sales tax in 2020

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, $1.7 billion came from public utilities sales tax, a 5 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

183 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 8

There were 183 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 8, a 9.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

Florida collected $1.1 billion in tobacco products sales tax in 2020

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, 2.5 percent, or $1.1 billion, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Florida election reform bill seeks to tighten absentee ballot ID requirements

By Savannah Howe | Jun 28, 2021

The Florida Legislature is taking steps to protect the Sunshine State's election integrity.

Republican senators block voting rights bill, protect Florida election laws

By Karla Florez | Jun 28, 2021

A federal bill that would have circumvented Florida voter ID laws was blocked in the U.S. Senate after Republican senators unanimously opposed it on June 22.

135 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 8

There were 135 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 8, a 7.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Florida receives one EDA grant totaling $1,000,000 for public works in 2018

Florida received one grant totaling $1,000,000 for public works in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Florida collected $159.9 million in amusements sales tax in 2020

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, 0.4 percent, or $159.9 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

140 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 8

There were 140 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 8, a 18.6 percent increase over the previous week.

Total non-farm payroll employees in Florida increases by 0.9% in February

Florida reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of February was 8,539,900, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Florida during week ending June 12