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Attorney General Ashley Moody is activating Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline as Idalia approaches. The order follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration covering Alachua, Bay, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, DeSoto, D

Governor Ron DeSantis Works with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to Waive Pet Policies for Hurricane Idalia Evacuees

On August 29, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis worked with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to waive their no-pet policies in preparation for Hurricane Idalia.

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Rubio, Scott Urge President To Approve Pre-landfall Emergency Declaration For Tropical Storm Idalia

Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to be a Major Hurricane, is predicted to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf coast by Wednesday, August 30th.

Sen. Rick Scott Shares Federal Resources for Florida Families Recovering from Major Hurricane Idalia

On August 30, 2023, Senator Rick Scott issued a statement and guide with federal resources available for Florida families and businesses working to recover from the devastation of Major Hurricane Idalia.

Awawdeh: 'The Biden administration can no longer be absent on issues that demand federal coordination'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appealed to President Biden for federal assistance in managing the surge of asylum seekers in New York, seeking support to address the growing humanitarian and logistical challenges, her office said in a press release.

61 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Florida during week ending July 29

By Sunshine Sentinel | Aug 29, 2023

There were 61 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida in the week ending July 29, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

11 lobbyists register to lobby for 12 principals during the week ending Sept. 2

By Sunshine Sentinel | Aug 28, 2023

There were 11 lobbyists registered to lobby for 12 principals during the week ending Sept. 2.

85 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending July 29

By Sunshine Sentinel | Aug 28, 2023

There were 85 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending July 29, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida ranks second in total VA home loans during Q2

Florida ranked second in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2023 with 9,510 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Velez: “Many criminalized survivors experience arrest and conviction as an outcome of trauma flowing from abuse, including isolation from resources and information about their options."

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Aug 27, 2023

Twenty-nine New York-based and national organizations have urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Fair Courts for Immigrant New Yorkers bill, aimed at strengthening legal protections for immigrants facing criminal charges.

Florida ranked 21st in average VA home loan amount in Q2

With $368,558 in loans issued, Florida ranked 21st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hispanic deaths in Florida decrease to 652 in week ending July 15

There were 652 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending July 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

840 people die from diseases of the heart in Florida during week ending July 29

There were 840 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Florida in the week ending July 29, making up 19.7% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida ranks second in total VA home loans during Q1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Aug 26, 2023

Florida ranked second in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2023 with 9,651 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Florida ranked 19th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Aug 26, 2023

With $369,878 in loans issued, Florida ranked 19th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

916 people die from cancer in Florida during week ending July 29

By Sunshine Sentinel | Aug 26, 2023

There were 916 deaths from cancer reported in Florida in the week ending July 29, making up 21.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

200 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Florida during week ending July 29

There were 200 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Florida in the week ending July 29, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

324 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending July 29

There were 324 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending July 29, making up 7.6% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida ranks first in total VA home loans during Q4 2022

Florida ranked first in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 13,424 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Florida ranked 21st in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2022