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VA provides 2,948 home purchase loans in Florida in Q3 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 1, 2023

There were 2,948 VA home purchase loans issued in Florida in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $1.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Florida increases from Q2 to Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Florida during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $391,770, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hispanic deaths in Florida decrease to 607 in week ending Aug. 19

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 1, 2023

There were 607 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending Aug. 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Q3 2023: Florida's combined tax revenues down 13.2% since Q2 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 1, 2023

Florida collected $14.8 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Florida receives $6.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 1, 2023

The VA issued 16 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Florida during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 61.1% fewer home purchase loans in Florida in Q3 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 1, 2023

There were 2,948 VA home purchases in Florida in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $1.2 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida collects $13 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 30, 2023

Florida collected $13 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 1.9% decrease from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Outlaws Gas Station Heroin in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 28, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody today filed an emergency rule to outlaw gas station heroin. Through this emergency action, tianeptine, commonly known as gas station heroin, is now on the Schedule I list of controlled substances in Florida.

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Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest of Care Provider for Overbilling More Than $13,000 to Medicaid Program

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 27, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit today announced the arrest of Hillsborough County resident Caridad Abreu Gonzalez for Medicaid fraud.

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Florida Takes Action Against Four Florida Schools with Ties to the Chinese Communist Party

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 27, 2023

~ Department of Education suspends schools from school choice scholarship program ~

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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Hurricane Idalia Recovery Resources

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 27, 2023

On September 22, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted ongoing recovery resources available to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. State agencies continue to deploy resources to the Big Bend region and provide assistance to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

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Jacksonville Faith-Based and Community Organizations Receive Support from First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Fund

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 27, 2023

On September 21, Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and the Governor’s Liaison for Faith and Community Erik Dellenback distributed Hope Florida funding to local non-profit and faith leaders who have provided support to their communities following the tragic racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville.

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West Palm Beach doctor: 'Inflammation can irritate the arteries going to the brain'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 26, 2023

Sinusitis refers to anything that might cause inflammation in the sinuses. Dr. Cody Aull of West Palm Beach Breathe Free said inflammation can lead to many other health issues, including facial pain or even stroke.

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Week ending Aug. 12: 497 deaths among Hispanic people in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 24, 2023

There were 497 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending Aug. 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise, Expanding the Hope Florida Model to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 22, 2023

On September 20, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Promise that will assist youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood by providing a long-term mentor and offering a strong start to their future.

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Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces More Than $1.8 Million for Miami-Dade College Construction Trade Institute through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 22, 2023

On September 20, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced more than $1.8 million awarded to Miami-Dade College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to establish Miami-Dade College Construction Trade Institute (CTI).

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AG Moody, Law Enforcement Leaders and Counselors Encourage Officers Struggling with Mental Health Challenges to Seek Help During National Suicide Prevention Month

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 22, 2023

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody, local law enforcement leaders and counselors are encouraging officers struggling with mental health challenges to seek help. Nationwide, more first responders die by suicide than in the line of duty.

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VIDEO: Attorney General Moody Encourages Floridians to Remain Vigilant During National Preparedness Month

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 22, 2023

This National Preparedness Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to remain vigilant. National Preparedness Month raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

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CDC reports 645 deaths among Florida Hispanics in week ending Aug. 5

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 17, 2023

There were 645 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending Aug. 5, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Video Ag Moody and Florida Crime Stoppers Team Former Host Americas Most Wanted

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Sep 16, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers are teaming up with John Walsh from “America’s Most Wanted” and “In Pursuit with John Walsh” to fight crime.