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News from December 2022

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797 people die from cancer in Florida during week ending Dec. 3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 10, 2022

There were 797 deaths from cancer reported in Florida in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 18.5% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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What was the highest salary earned by a not-for-profit executive in Florida in 2020?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 10, 2022

The fifth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Florida was paid by University of Miami, according to Non-Profit Light.

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Fourth highest salary for a not-for-profit executive in Florida in 2020 is $2,482,250

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 9, 2022

The fourth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Florida was paid by University Athletic Association, Inc., according to Non-Profit Light.

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208 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Florida during week ending Dec. 3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 9, 2022

There were 208 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Florida in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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304 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending Dec. 3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 9, 2022

There were 304 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 7.1% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Meet Your New County Commission

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2022

​Congratulations to District 4 Commissioner and former Vice Mayor Lamar P. Fisher who was unanimously chosen by members of the County Commission to serve as the new Mayor​ for the next year.

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $22 Million for Water Quality Projects to Benefit Biscayne Bay

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2022

Governor Ron DeSantis announced seven awards totaling $22.7 million to support water quality improvements and protection of Biscayne Bay.

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141 people die from diabetes mellitus in Florida during week ending Dec. 3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 8, 2022

There were 141 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Florida: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in 2020?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 8, 2022

The third highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Florida was paid by University of Miami, according to Non-Profit Light.

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124 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Florida during week ending Dec. 3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 8, 2022

There were 124 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Florida in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Florida: 16 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending November 19

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 8, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 16 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending November 19.

Take to Make Together on November 9, 2022

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2022

Make a quick stop at the library and pick up a "Take to Make Together" kit with instructions and materials for in-person participation or you can join us online, on Friday, December 9th at 4 pm, incorporating art supplies from home.

PBSC and YMCA of the Palm Beaches partner for health and fitness services

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2022

Palm Beach State College and the YMCA of the Palm Beaches held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 29, officially marking their new partnership for health and fitness services at the College’s Lake Worth campus.

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73 people die from kidney disease in Florida during week ending Dec. 3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 7, 2022

There were 73 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Florida in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Fort Lauderdale Earns Perfect Score in 2022 LGBTQ Municipal Equality Index

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

The City of Fort Lauderdale is proud to have earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the fourth year in a row.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Florida during week ending November 19?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 7, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1034 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 19.

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78 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Florida during week ending Dec. 3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 7, 2022

There were 78 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Florida in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Florida: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in 2020?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 7, 2022

The second highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Florida was paid by University Athletic Association, Inc., according to Non-Profit Light.

Dream Maker: How Broward College Professor Dr. Billy Jones Invests in the Future through Support of the American Dream Scholarship

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2022

Dr. Billy Jones is a full-time professor of English at Broward College, serving since 2014. A South Florida native, he has long had a love for creative writing, journalism, literature, and theater.

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Florida deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Nov. 19

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 6, 2022

Florida's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.