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Florida collected 4% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 28, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, $1.2 billion came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 28, 2021

In 2020, Florida collected $1.5 billion in motor vehicle license, ranking it fourth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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305 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

There were 305 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 1, a 10.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Florida ranks 38th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

In 2020, Florida collected $16.9 million in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 38th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Florida collected 3.7% less in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, $27 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 3.7 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Florida receives three EDA grants totaling $630,000 for planning in 2018

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

Florida received three grants totaling $630,000 for planning in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Florida ranks second with $36,481,649 total in EDA grants in 2018

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $36,481,649 total in grants to fund economic development projects in Florida in 2018, ranking the state second among states, according to data made available by the EDA.

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49 people die in Florida from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 8

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

There were 49 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 8, no changes from the previous week.

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53 people die in Florida from kidney disease in week ending May 8

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

There were 53 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 8, a 31.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Florida collected $2.5 billion in corporate net income taxes in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, 5.8 percent, or $2.5 billion, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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161 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Florida during week ending June 19, 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

There were 161 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Florida declines from Q1 to Q2

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Florida during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $267,320, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida receives nine EDA grants totaling $1,896,304 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

Florida received nine grants totaling $1,896,304 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Florida ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

In 2020, Florida collected $222.5 million in corporations in general license, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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334 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

There were 334 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 1, a 12.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Florida collected $24 million in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, 0.1 percent, or $24 million, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA provides 3.0% fewer home purchase loans in Florida in 2nd quarter

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

There were 10,008 VA home purchases in Florida in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $3.2 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida collected 5.6% less in motor fuels sales tax in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $43.1 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2020, $2.8 billion came from motor fuels sales tax, a 5.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Florida in 2020

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 26, 2021

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued eight grants worth $2,270,000 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in Florida.

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DeSantis: Lockdowns elsewhere have brought new residents to Sunshine State

By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 25, 2021

A large number of individuals and businesses are moving to Florida from blue states that enforced strict lockdowns due to COVID-19, according to the Daily Mail.