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There were 61 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending Feb. 26, making up 2.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

VA provides 5.5% fewer home purchase loans in Florida in 1st quarter

There were 10,000 VA home purchases in Florida in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $3.6 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

547 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Feb. 19

There were 547 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida during the week ending Feb. 19, a 28.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Florida increases from Q4 FY2021 to Q1 FY2022

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Florida during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $261,350, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

By Press release submission | Mar 11, 2022

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature.

703 people die in Florida from heart disease in week ending Feb. 19

There were 703 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Feb. 19, a 9.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

33 people die from kidney disease in Florida during week ending Feb. 26

There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Florida in the week ending Feb. 26, making up 1.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

23 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Florida during week ending Feb. 26

There were 23 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Florida in the week ending Feb. 26, making up one percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

CDC estimates 840 people in 65-74 age group in Florida died during week ending February 19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 840 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 19.

Cheers all around: 21st annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is a wrap!

By Press release submission | Mar 10, 2022

Cheers all around: 21st annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is a wrap!.

262 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Florida during week ending Feb. 19

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 9, 2022

There were 262 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida in the week ending Feb. 19, making up 13.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

CDC predicts 605 people in 45-64 age group in Florida died during week ending February 19

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 605 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending February 19.

610 people die in Florida from cancer in week ending Feb. 19

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 9, 2022

There were 610 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Feb. 19, a 17 percent decrease from the previous week.

PHSC District Board of Trustees Elect Leaders

By Press release submission | Mar 9, 2022

PHSC District Board of Trustees Elect Leaders.

157 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Feb. 19

There were 157 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Feb. 19, a 19.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

325 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending Feb. 19

There were 325 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending Feb. 19, making up 16.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

214 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Feb. 19

There were 214 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Feb. 19, a 26 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week ending February 19 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Florida