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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by FL bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

By Sunshine Sentinel News Service | Feb 10, 2025

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Governor DeSantis proposes budget favoring Florida's small businesses

Florida's small business community has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 3, 2025

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NFIB invites participation in Small Business Day in Tallahassee

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is inviting small business owners to participate in its annual Small Business Day in Tallahassee.

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Ashley Moody appointed to U.S. Senate; praised by Florida's small business community

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 16, 2025

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate seat recently vacated by Senator Marco Rubio.

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Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs opposed by Florida bankers

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Dec 27, 2024

The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) said this week that it "applauds Congress" for ending the 118th Congress' legislative session without passing the "Credit Card Competition Act of 2023" (CCCA), a bill that is opposed by the Florida Bankers Association (FBA).

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

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 41 inspections at 34 Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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Florida: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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Florida: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 15 Biologics companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted third lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Florida during Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Florida during Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four device companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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Florida: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for Floridians

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 8, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for Florida residents.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Florida companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 2, 2024

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

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Florida: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Florida in September

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 1, 2024

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

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Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for Florida veterans

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 26, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told Florida's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”

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Tropical Storm Helene prompts emergency declaration in 60 Florida counties

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 24, 2024

As of Tuesday, September 24, Tropical Storm Watches are in place for 18 counties in Florida.

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NFIB president urges Congress to maintain key tax deduction for small businesses

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 10, 2024

Brad Close, President of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently spoke on WCCF-AM 1580 in Fort Myers.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Florida during August

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Florida in August.

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Florida: Devices companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Florida in August

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Devices companies from Florida in August.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Florida during August

By Sunshine Sentinel | Sep 2, 2024

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