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News from May 2022

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The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County Provides an Update on the Current National Infant Formula Shortage

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County Provides an Update on the Current National Infant Formula Shortage.

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Florida Tech Marks Arbor Day with Tree Planting

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

Florida Tech Marks Arbor Day with Tree Planting.

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Studies show nitric oxide can reduce sinus symptoms and potentially improve athletic performance

By David Beasley | May 24, 2022

The scientific evidence is in: Nitric oxide can help increase athletic performance and reduce chronic sinusitis symptoms.

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Florida collected 12.7% more in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2022

Of the $49.3 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2021, $338.6 million came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, a 12.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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55 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending May 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2022

There were 55 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending May 7, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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141 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 21, 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2022

There were 141 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 15.6% decrease from the previous week.

Visit Lauderdale Recognized for New Campaign

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Visit Lauderdale Recognized for New Campaign.

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950 people in 75-84 age group in Florida are estimated to have died during week ending May 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 950 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 7.

Secretary of State Cord Byrd Invites the Public to Celebrate 20th of May—Emancipation in Florida

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Secretary of State Cord Byrd Invites the Public to Celebrate 20th of May—Emancipation in Florida.

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Florida deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending May 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2022

Florida's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 7, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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197 people die in Florida from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 21, 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2022

There were 197 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 12.8% decrease from the previous week.

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Florida collected $4.3 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2022

Of the $49.3 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $4.3 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Eight Bills & Vetoes One

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Eight Bills & Vetoes One.

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Florida collected $7.2 million in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 23, 2022

Of the $49.3 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $7.2 million, came from pari-mutuels sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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CDC estimates 682 people in 65-74 age group in Florida died during week ending May 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 682 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 7.

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Florida collected 0.9% more in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 23, 2022

Of the $49.3 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2021, $17.1 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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64 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 21, 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 23, 2022

There were 64 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 24.7% decrease from the previous week.

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526 people die from diseases of the heart in Florida during week ending May 7

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 23, 2022

There were 526 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Florida in the week ending May 7, making up 20.9% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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86 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 21, 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 23, 2022

There were 86 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending May 21, 2022, a 2.4% increase over the previous week.

Fertilizing Properly Workshop on May 26, 2022

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Fertilizing Properly Workshop on May 26, 2022.