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There were 267,598 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Florida in 2020, ranking it third in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.

1,535 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending September 25

There were 1,535 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 25, a 19.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Gov. vows to 'protect Florida’s water resources' with $481M in state, federal funds

By David Beasley | Nov 19, 2021

Florida is devoting nearly half a billion dollars to water quality improvements. “Over 100 projects across Florida are receiving more than $481M in funds to improve water quality and reduce nutrients in Florida’s waterways," Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted.

Sebring nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.2% since October 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Sebring metropolitan statistical area was 26,300, a 1.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Tallahassee sees 183,800 nonfarm payroll employees in October

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Florida's Tallahassee metropolitan statistical area was 183,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

DeSantis calls for special session to fight Biden’s vaccine mandate

By Emily Bevard | Nov 18, 2021

Gov. DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to fight President Biden’s recent vaccine mandate.

943 people die in Florida from heart disease in week ending September 25

There were 943 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 25, a 0.1 percent increase over the previous week.

CDC predicts 79 people age 25 and younger in Florida died during week ending October 30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 79 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending October 30.

Sebastian-Vero Beach nonfarm payroll employees increase by 2.2% since October 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Sebastian-Vero Beach metropolitan statistical area was 55,300, a 2.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sebring sees 26,000 nonfarm payroll employees in October

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Florida's Sebring metropolitan statistical area was 26,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

843 people die in Florida from cancer in week ending September 25

There were 843 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 25, a 7.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

Punta Gorda nonfarm payroll employees increase by 2.8% since October 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area was 51,700, a 2.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Florida Chamber CEO praises DeSantis, urges business leaders to 'unite' for growth

By Art Benavidez | Nov 17, 2021

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is praising Gov. Ron DeSantis as the group's president is asking for business leaders from all sectors of the state to unify in order to spur the growth of the economy.

Week of October 30: 1334 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Florida

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1334 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 30.

Sebastian-Vero Beach sees 54,100 nonfarm payroll employees in October