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How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

In 2024, 242 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Florida, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 17, 2025

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Florida inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

As of December 2024, Florida experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 5, 2025

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Voting rights groups criticize dropped charges in machete incident at polling place

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 29, 2025

The Florida State Attorney’s Office for the 4th Judicial Circuit has decided to drop all charges against an 18-year-old man from Neptune Beach, Florida.

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Florida's special primary elections scheduled for January 28

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 27, 2025

The Special Primary Elections in Florida are set to take place on January 28.

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Deadline approaches for Florida's special primary election mail ballot requests

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 16, 2025

The deadline for Florida voters to re-request vote-by-mail ballots for the upcoming special primary election is today, January 16.

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Common Cause hosts briefing on Southern legislative priorities

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 14, 2025

Common Cause hosted a press briefing on January 14, 2025, marking the first in their series titled "Protecting Democracy in the South."

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2023: Florida ranks 30th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,336,908

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Florida received $5,336,908 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 30th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Southern states' voting rights and legislative priorities to be discussed

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 8, 2025

Common Cause is set to host the first in a series of press briefings under the title "Protecting Democracy in the South."

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Florida receives 2 EDA grants totaling $219,236 for technical assistance in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 30, 2024

Florida received two grants totaling $219,236 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Florida receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,830,207 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 29, 2024

Florida received one grant totaling $1,830,207 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Florida receives 7 EDA grants totaling $1,421,465 for planning in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 28, 2024

Florida received seven grants totaling $1,421,465 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Florida receives 7 EDA grants totaling $1,470,000 for public works in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 27, 2024

Florida received seven grants totaling $1,470,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Florida receives 1 EDA grant totaling $396,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 26, 2024

Florida received one grant totaling $396,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Common Cause Florida reflects on achievements in defending democracy

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 17, 2024

Today, Common Cause Florida reviewed its achievements for the year in protecting democracy and ensuring fair elections across the state.

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Floridians must reapply for mail ballots ahead of special primary election

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 9, 2024

The upcoming Special Primary Election in Florida on January 28 will determine candidates for Congressional Districts 1 and 6.

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Inflation in Florida outpaces national average as of November 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Florida experienced a 22.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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Florida sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Florida experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 18 projects to support economic development in Florida during 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 21, 2024

Florida ranked 12th in the US after receiving 18 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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VA provides 22.8% more home purchase loans in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 15, 2024

There were 8,107 VA home purchases in Florida in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $3.3 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Florida increased by 200.6% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 10,628 home loans in Florida, totaling $4.2 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.