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Analysis: Florida among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 20, 2024

Florida is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Sunshine Sentinel found.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Florida increases from 2022 to 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Florida in the fiscal year 2023 was $387,853, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Florida increases from 2021 to 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 18, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Florida in the fiscal year 2022 was $378,797, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Earnings on Florida's public pension investments increase to $7.6 million in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Florida public pensions went up from $6.4 million in 2021 to $7.6 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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How many bank failures happened in Florida since 2012?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, 15 of which occurred in Florida.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Florida legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Florida among 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sunshine Sentinel shows that Florida is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Florida during May

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Florida in May.

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Florida's pension fund valued at $230.4 million in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Florida had $230.4 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in Florida outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Florida experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in May.

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In Florida, 771 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 31, 2024

Florida registered 771 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Florida increases from 2022 to 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Florida in 2023 was $386,914, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Voting rights groups oppose use Of EagleAI for voter list maintenance

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 29, 2024

Florida voting rights groups have issued a formal letter to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, urging the state not to use data from EagleAI or similar platforms for voter list maintenance. They argue that such action would likely violate both state and federal law and could improperly jeopardize the voting status of thousands of Floridians.

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Florida ranks no. 1 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 28, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Florida secured the first position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 93.3%.

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Florida one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Sunshine Sentinel News Service | May 28, 2024

Florida is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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Florida groups oppose use of unreliable software for voter list maintenance

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 28, 2024

Florida voting rights groups have urged Secretary of State Cord Byrd to refrain from using data from EagleAI or similar platforms for voter list maintenance, citing concerns over reliability and legality. The groups argue that utilizing such data could violate state and federal laws, risking the disenfranchisement of thousands of voters.

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Defense Credit Union Council to Sens. Rubio, Scott: Proposed credit card regs ‘will risk military financial readiness’

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 24, 2024

An association representing U.S. military credit unions sent a letter to Florida’s U.S. Senators in opposition to proposed credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate.

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Average VA home loan amount in Florida falls in Q1

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 23, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Florida during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $382,124, a 1.2% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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2024 measles outbreak reported in Florida as of week ending April 27

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 21, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Florida for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 10-19, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 20.