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There were 863 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 24, a 7% decrease from the previous week.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Offices Will Be Closed on July 3rd

On June 27, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on July 3rd.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Florida during week ending June 10?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1162 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

314 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending June 24

There were 314 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending June 24, making up 7.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

862 people die in Florida from heart disease in week ending June 24

There were 862 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 24, a 6.9% decrease from the previous week.

Back The Blue Alert: Attorney General Moody Recognizes Police Detective Who Solved Eight Cold Cases In Five Years

Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to Margate Police Department Detective Julio Fernandez for solving eight cold cases in five years.

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Rubio Introduces Bill to Close Foreign Adversary Communications Loophole

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is prohibited from reviewing or issuing new equipment licenses to companies deemed a national security threat, but companies with ties to several countries of concern still hold certain authorizations or licenses from the FCC.

Sen. Rick Scott Urges President Biden to Demand Cuban Regime Shows Proof of Life of José Daniel Ferrer

On June 21, 2023, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement after being notified by family members of José Daniel Ferrer, a Cuban democracy and human rights activist, that they have not seen or heard from him since March 2023.

191 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Florida during week ending June 24

There were 191 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Florida in the week ending June 24, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $13.1 Million to the City of Sanibel Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program

On June 27, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of a $13.1 million bridge loan to the City of Sanibel through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program.

Governor DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

On June 22, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

Attorney General Moody’s Office Of Statewide Prosecution Charges Four Offenders In Major Heavy Machinery Theft Ring

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging four offenders in a major heavy machinery theft ring spanning 14 counties in Florida.

1038 people in 75-84 age group in Florida are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1038 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

191 people die in Florida from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

There were 191 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 24, a 14.3% decrease from the previous week.

Florida deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 10

Florida's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

44 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Florida during week ending June 17