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There were 59 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 17, a 15.7% decrease from the previous week.

English/Spanish: Rubio, Warner on Reports of Chinese Spy Facility in Cuba

According to reports, China and Cuba reached an agreement allowing China to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island, less than 100 miles from Florida.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Florida during week June 3

Florida's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC predicts 569 people in 45-64 age group in Florida died during week ending June 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 569 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 3.

Governor DeSantis Signs Eleven Bills

On June 16, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

PHOTO RELEASE: Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable with 16 Sheriffs in Panama City

On June 12, 2023, Senator Rick Scott hosted a roundtable at the Bay County Sheriff’s Office with sheriffs and law enforcement leaders representing 18 counties in the Panhandle and Big Bend Region and Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

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Rubio Thanks Outgoing Chief of Staff

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement thanking Mike Needham for his service as chief of staff.

CDC reports 566 deaths among Florida Hispanics in week ending May 27

There were 566 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending May 27, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Attorney General Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Charge Four In Covid Loan Fraud Scheme

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging Steeve Roberts, Johnnie Jean, Amanda Pierre-Philippe, and Stephanie Paul for operating a COVID loan fraud scheme that stole more than half a million dollars

ICYMI: Rubio Slams Bureaucrats Bullying Colleges to Go Woke

Wokeness has penetrated virtually every institution in America. School accrediting agencies are no exception.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Commission on Community Service

On June 16, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stefanie Ink Edwards, Gina Evans Dew, and Jessica Hays and the reappointment of Christy Brodeur, Lori Killinger, and Wilson Roberts to the Florida Commission on Community Service, also known as Volunteer Florida.

Rubio-Led Initiatives Pass Senate Foreign Relations Committee

During a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations business meeting, two bills authored or co-led by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) were favorably reported and now head to the full Senate.

Sen. Rick Scott & Rep. Scott Franklin's Relief Bill for Florida Agriculture Producers Passes House

On June 13, 2023, the House of Representatives passed Senator Rick Scott’s companion legislation to his Block Grant Assistance Act led by Congressman Scott Franklin.

Week of June 3: 135 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 135 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 3.

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office Of Statewide Prosecution Charges Nonprofit Director For Stealing Nearly $3 Million