Sunshine Sentinel

There were 211 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 28, a 19.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

329 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending August 28

There were 329 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 28, a 0.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

1,491 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending August 7

There were 1,491 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending August 7, making up 25 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Sebring nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.2% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Sebring metropolitan statistical area was 26,000, a 1.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Florida High versus Trinity Christian a ‘measuring stick’ for Seminoles

By Tamara Browning | Oct 19, 2021

The varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 15, pitting the Florida State University High School Seminoles against Trinity Christian Academy Conquerors was a chance at redemption for the Seminoles.

Tallahassee sees 181,500 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Florida's Tallahassee metropolitan statistical area was 181,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Road Alert - Oct. 14, 2021

Road Alert - Oct. 14, 2021.

Florida Department of Health Issues Notice of Fine to Leon County Totaling More Than $3.5 Million for Violation of Florida Law

Florida Department of Health Issues Notice of Fine to Leon County Totaling More Than $3.5 Million for Violation of Florida Law.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jonathan Hawayek to the Rare Disease Advisory Council

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jonathan Hawayek to the Rare Disease Advisory Council.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Twelve to the Florida Commission on Community Service

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Twelve to the Florida Commission on Community Service

197 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending August 28

There were 197 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 28, a 7.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

143 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending August 28

There were 143 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 28, a 2.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

1,070 people die from diseases of the heart in Florida during week ending August 7

There were 1,070 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Florida in the week ending August 7, making up 17.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida deaths exceeded death expectancy during week ending Sep. 25

Florida's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 25, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Winter Haven to receive $9 million to improve roads

By Zachary Richter | Oct 18, 2021

Winter Haven will receive $9 million in funds to put toward road improvements.

Sebastian-Vero Beach nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.5% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Sebastian-Vero Beach metropolitan statistical area was 54,100, a 1.5 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sebring sees 25,700 nonfarm payroll employees in September