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On June 22, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody sued the Biden administration over its attempts to undercut Florida’s nation-leading higher education reforms.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than 2,265 Bonuses Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits in the First Year of the Program

On June 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has issued more than 2,265 bonuses in one year through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program, with new recruits and law enforcement officers moving to Florida from 48 states and two U.S. territories, including 230 from California, New York, and Pennsylvania.

124 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Florida during week ending June 24

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2023

There were 124 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Florida in the week ending June 24, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Attorney General Moody’s Osp Charges More Than 20 People In Rico Case Involving Luxury Vehicles

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging more than 20 people in a criminal organization involving fraudulent Vehicle Identification Numbers on high-end vehicles.

Rubio, Thune, Colleagues Urge CMS To Improve Prior Authorization Process

Prior authorization is a tool used by commercial health plans to drive down healthcare costs and prevent bad actors from prescribing unnecessary medications or services.

133 people die from diabetes mellitus in Florida during week ending June 24

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 27, 2023

There were 133 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending June 24, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Video: Attorney General Moody Continues Idle Time: A Summer Safety Series With Guide For Parents To Decipher Emojis Used In Drug Trade

Attorney General Ashley Moody is continuing the Idle Time: A Summer Safety Series with a guide for parents on popular emojis used to hide the buying or selling of drugs.

Pensacola doctor: 'We treat (headaches) the same way we treat sinus conditions'

If you're dealing with chronic headaches, it may be a result of inflamed sinuses.

71 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending June 17

There were 71 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending June 17, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Week of June 10: 714 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Florida

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 714 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

Governor DeSantis Signs Six Bills and Vetoes One Bill

On June 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

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Rubio, Mast Introduce Bills Against Radical Initiatives Paid by Taxpayer Dollars

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) introduced two pieces of legislation to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars meant to advance U.S. national security interests do not support radical social initiatives.

133 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24

There were 133 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 24, a 10.1% decrease from the previous week.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nationwide Coalition of Sheriffs Fighting Back Against the Biden Border Crisis

On June 22, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a coalition of more than 90 sheriffs from across America who are united in the struggle to keep our communities safe from the ravages of our collapsed southern border.

50 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Florida during week ending June 24

There were 50 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Florida in the week ending June 24, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Rubio, Brown Introduce Import Security and Fairness Act

Current U.S. trade law includes a de minimis exception, which is a duty and tax exemption for imports valued under $800.

ACRU’s West: Florida policy on affirmative action reflects 'principle of equality of opportunity for all'

Florida's policy of prohibiting affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment embraces "principle of equality of opportunity for all," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

124 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

There were 124 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 24, a 7.8% increase over the previous week.

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