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Desantis orders 3,000 doses of COVID-19 antibodies as Biden administration limits state's supply

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 30, 2021

Gov. DeSantis recently announced that Florida had purchased 3,000 doses of monoclonal antibody therapies for distribution in the state, following the Biden administration's decision to impose restrictions on states' access to COVID-19 antibody treatments.

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Florida projects ‘very positive’ financial outlook, as legislators caution against supporting new proposals

By Emily Bevard | Sep 30, 2021

As Florida projects a strong financial situation following the economic hit from COVID-19, legislative officials warn against using the extra state revenue for new projects.

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Florida sues Biden administration over catch-and-release immigration policies

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 30, 2021

Florida has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its catch-and-release policies along the southern border, according to a Fox News report.

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Florida received $10.9 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 29, 2021

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that Florida received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $10.9 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Florida during week ending August 28?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1753 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 28.

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852 people die in Florida from cancer in week ending August 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

There were 852 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 7, a 2.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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274 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Florida during week ending July 17

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

There were 274 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida in the week ending July 17, making up 6.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Punta Gorda nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.6% since March

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area was 49,200, a 0.6 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Sebastian-Vero Beach nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.4% since March

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Sebastian-Vero Beach metropolitan statistical area was 53,600, a 0.4 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Panama City nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.7% since March

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Panama City metropolitan statistical area was 81,100, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Sebring nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.8% since March

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Sebring metropolitan statistical area was 25,400, a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The Villages nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.9% since March

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in The Villages metropolitan statistical area was 31,400, a 0.9 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Homosassa Springs nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.6% since March

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 29, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Homosassa Springs metropolitan statistical area was 33,000, a 0.6 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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301 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending August 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 28, 2021

There were 301 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 7, a 2.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

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257 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending August 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 28, 2021

There were 257 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 7, a 23 percent increase over the previous week.

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300 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending July 17

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 28, 2021

There were 300 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending July 17, making up 6.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Cape Coral-Fort Myers nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since Feb.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 28, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for March in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan statistical area was 274,200, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since Feb.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 28, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for March in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan statistical area was 308,500, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Jacksonville nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since Feb.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 28, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for March in the Jacksonville metropolitan statistical area was 717,600, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since Feb.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 28, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for March in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan statistical area was 1,182,100, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.