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News from October 2023

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Florida: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q3 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 31 inspections at 31 device companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2023.

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Ag Moody Leads Multistate Coalition Taking Action To Force The Biden Administration To Secure The Border And Stop More Terrorists From Entering The U.S.

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 12, 2023

Attorney General Moody is leading a coalition of 27 states taking action to force the Biden administration to secure the U.S. Border.

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Sen. Rick Scott: America Stands with Israel

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 12, 2023

On October 7, 2023, as Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists continue their invasion of Israel and attacks against innocent Israeli citizens, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 12, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carlos Beruff and Jamie Shelton to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors.

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Which type of Florida companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3 2023?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 107 inspections at 99 Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2023.

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Ag Moody Leads Multistate Action Against Blackbaud Securing 495 Million Over Data

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 11, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody led a multistate action against Blackbaud and secured $49.5 million from the software company over a massive 2020 ransomware attack.

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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Congressional Trips to Communist China

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 11, 2023

On October 5, 2023, ahead of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s planned taxpayer-funded trip to Communist China, Senator Rick Scott introduced the No Overseas Congressional Help for International Negotiations with Adversaries (NO CHINA) Act to prohibit the use of federal funds and resources for members of Congress to visit Communist China.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 11, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $375,000 in Funding Awarded to Chipola College Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 10, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $375,000 to Chipola College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to increase workforce training opportunities that support Florida’s automotive industry.

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VA provides 3,536 home loans in Florida totaling $1.4 billion in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 3,536 home loans totaling $1.4 billion in Florida during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida ranked 21st in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 9, 2023

With $390,680 in loans issued, Florida ranked 21st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida ranks 2nd in total VA home loans during Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 9, 2023

Florida ranked second in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2023 with 3,536 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $390,680 in Florida for Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 9, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Florida during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $390,680, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $6.4 Million to Florida Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Idalia Through the Emergency Bridge Loan Program

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 9, 2023

On October 2, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $6.4 million has been approved through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

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665 Hispanic people in Florida passed away in week ending Aug. 26

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 8, 2023

There were 665 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending Aug. 26, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Florida's miscellaneous tax revenues down 20.5% since Q3 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 7, 2023

Florida collected $1.1 billion in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, a 20.5% decrease from the same period the previous year when $1.3 billion was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Pensacola doctor says diagnosing sinusitis includes 'a physical exam and getting a good history'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 6, 2023

Halloween is right around the corner, and for some, it can involve mingling with groups of people, which can be an extra risk for sinusitis sufferers. Dr. Matthew Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free said a quick trip to an ENT doctor could minimize sinusitis troubles.

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Florida's miscellaneous tax revenues unchanged in Q3 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 6, 2023

Florida collected $1.1 billion in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, unchanged from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Attorney General Moody Releases Legal Opinion Following Gun Rights Infringement Atf

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 6, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody today released a legal opinion regarding the use of stabilizing braces for handguns in Florida.

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Sen. Rick Scott to EPA: Coordinate with Taylor County Officials on Permits to Preserve Hundreds of Jobs

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Oct 6, 2023

Today, following the announcement on the upcoming closure of the GP Foley Mill in Taylor County, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the EPA to work closely with and provide information to local officials on the possibility of preserving the mill’s federal permits and maintaining hundreds of jobs in the area as it comes under new ownership.