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Thursday, April 24, 2025

News from April 2025

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Florida during 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 77 inspections at 77 device companies from Florida in 2024.

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Florida: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Florida in 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 53 inspections at 53 Drugs companies from Florida in 2024.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 21, 2025

In 2024, 64 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Florida, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Which type of Florida companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2024?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 312 inspections at 278 Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in 2024.

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Common Cause Florida questions use of public funds in amendment campaign

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 18, 2025

Common Cause Florida is calling on citizens to contact their legislators to oppose Senate Bill 7016, which aligns with the Governor's plan to restrict the citizen-led amendment process.

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Dr. Blair of Gulf Coast Breathe Free: Balloon Sinoplasty is ideal for 'someone with chronic or recurring sinusitis'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 16, 2025

Matthew Blair, a board-certified otolaryngologist, has said that balloon sinuplasty is ideal for patients with chronic sinus symptoms who have not found relief from medication and are seeking a minimally invasive treatment.

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Florida House advances bill to lower business rent tax to 1.25

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 16, 2025

The Florida House of Representatives has given the nod to House Bill 7031, a legislative move aiming to decrease the state's sales tax on commercial rents and leases.

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Partner at Cambo Ferry: 'HB 1551 will unravel all of the progress made in both the 2021 and 2022 legislative sessions'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 15, 2025

Katelyn Ferry, a partner at Cambo Ferry law firm, expressed her opposition to HB 1551, stating it would undo consumer protections established in Florida's 2022 insurance reform law.

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National Federation of Independent Business calls for permanent small business tax deduction

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in Florida, has released a report emphasizing the importance of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, advocating for its permanency.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 137 petitions in Florida throughout 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 15, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Florida submitted 137 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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State Rep. Caruso: HB 1551 'will increase insurance costs for Floridians'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 14, 2025

Mike Caruso, a state representative for Florida's District 87, expressed his opposition to HB 1551, stating that the bill would increase insurance costs, undo rate stabilization progress, and lead to more litigation for Floridians.

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Competitive Enterprise Institute opposes efforts to impose Credit Card Competition Act

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 14, 2025

The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) has publicly opposed proposed credit card price controls, announcing its stance on the social media platform X on January 29.

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Florida: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 15 Biologics companies from Florida in the first quarter of 2025.

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Partner at Bolin Law Group: HB 1551 'will undo all of the good work' from property insurance reforms

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 11, 2025

Brandon Blake, a partner at Bolin Law Group, expressed concerns that House Bill 1551 (HB 1551) could reverse progress made by recent property insurance reforms.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Florida during Q1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Florida in the first quarter of 2025.

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Florida's combined tax revenues down 15.1% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 11, 2025

Florida collected $14.9 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Q3 2024: Florida's combined tax revenues down 15.1% since Q2 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 10, 2025

Florida collected $14.9 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Partner at Bolin Law Group: HB 1551 is 'a backdoor way to bring back one-way attorney's fees'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 10, 2025

Brandon Blake, a partner at Bolin Law Group, expressed opposition to House Bill 1551 during testimony on April 4.

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Cambo Ferry law partner: HB 1551 will 'eradicate Florida's insurance market'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 9, 2025

Katelyn Ferry, a partner at Cambo Ferry law firm, said that if HB 1551 passes, it will effectively reverse the legislative reforms that have stabilized Florida's insurance market.

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​State Rep. Caruso: HB 1551 'will raise insurance costs on Floridians'

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 9, 2025

Mike Caruso, a state representative for Florida House District 87, expressed opposition to HB 1551, stating that it would reverse reforms enacted in 2022 and increase insurance costs for Floridians.