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892 people die in Florida from cancer in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 26, 2021

There were 892 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 9, a 0.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week ending October 16: 763 deaths among Hispanic people in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 25, 2021

There were 763 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending October 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

211 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 25, 2021

There were 211 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 9, a 9.3 percent increase over the previous week.

292 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 25, 2021

There were 292 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 9, a 7.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

'Standing up for freedom': DeSantis signs anti-vaccine mandate legislation

By George Willis | Nov 24, 2021

The Florida governor signed legislation that protects Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccination mandates and also confirms parents’ rights to make healthcare decisions for when their children are students.

CDC reports 765 deaths among Florida Hispanics in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 24, 2021

There were 765 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending October 9, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

152 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 24, 2021

There were 152 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 9, a 6.3 percent increase over the previous week.

124 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 24, 2021

There were 124 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 9, a 6.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

48 people die in Florida from influenza and pneumonia in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 23, 2021

There were 48 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 9, a 17.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

61 people die in Florida from kidney disease in week ending October 9

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 23, 2021

There were 61 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 9, a 7 percent increase over the previous week.

Florida: 833 Hispanic lives lost in week ending October 2

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 23, 2021

There were 833 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending October 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

FusionFest Returns Thanksgiving Weekend for a Kaleidoscope of Sights and Sounds

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2021

FusionFest Returns Thanksgiving Weekend for a Kaleidoscope of Sights and Sounds.

Notice to Florida Business Owners: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Jobs

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2021

Notice to Florida Business Owners: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Jobs.

Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s October 2021 Economic Data Demonstrates Continued Economic Growth Thanks to Successful Policies That Put Floridians and Businesses First

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2021

Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s October 2021 Economic Data Demonstrates Continued Economic Growth Thanks to Successful Policies That Put Floridians and Businesses First.