Sunshine Sentinel

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 5,742 across the US, with 372 deaths being in Florida, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

901 people die in Florida from cancer in week ending September 4

There were 901 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 4, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous week.

2,005 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Florida during week ending August 14

There were 2,005 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida in the week ending August 14, making up 30.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida: 1515 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending September 25

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1515 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 25.

DeSantis calls Biden's vaccine mandate 'unconstitutional' and 'not good for the economy'

By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 26, 2021

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate, calling it "unconstitutional" and "not good for the economy".

217 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending September 4

There were 217 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 4, a 2.8 percent increase over the previous week.

312 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending September 4

There were 312 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 4, a 5.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

2,138 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending August 14

There were 2,138 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending August 14, making up 32.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

How many 75-84-year-olds died in Florida during week ending September 25?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1340 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending September 25.

Joint Board of County Commissioners and State Delegation Meeting on October 28, 2021

Joint Board of County Commissioners and State Delegation Meeting on October 28, 2021.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Carlos Duart to the Florida International University Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Carlos Duart to the Florida International University Board of Trustees.

Central Florida Cares Health System, Inc. Finance Committee / October 29

Central Florida Cares Health System, Inc. Finance Committee / October 29.

Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Announces Applications Available for African-American Cultural and Historical Grants

Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Announces Applications Available for African-American Cultural and Historical Grants.

182 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending September 4

There were 182 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 4, a 8.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

129 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 4

There were 129 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 4, a 9.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

1,015 people die from diseases of the heart in Florida during week ending August 14

There were 1,015 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Florida in the week ending August 14, making up 15.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

End of life: Florida deaths during week ending Oct. 2 exceeded death expectancy

Florida's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1208 people in 65-74 age group in Florida are estimated to have died during week ending September 25