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There were 211 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Florida in the week ending July 15, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida collected 10.8% more in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, $1.1 billion came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 10.8 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Florida ranks 36th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2022

In 2022, Florida collected $19,374,000 in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 36th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

321 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending July 15

There were 321 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending July 15, making up 7.5% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida collected $13.2 million in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $13.2 million, came from miscellaneous license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

102 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Florida during week ending July 15

There were 102 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Florida in the week ending July 15, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida ranks eighth in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2022

In 2022, Florida collected $278,526,000 in corporations in general license, ranking it eighth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Florida collected 6% more in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, $359 million came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, a 6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

122 people die from diabetes mellitus in Florida during week ending July 15

There were 122 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending July 15, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida collected $19.4 million in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2022

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $19.4 million, came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Attorney General Moody Calls On Congress To “zero Out” Mayorkas’s Salary Until He Does His Job: Secure The Homeland

Attorney General Ashley Moody is demanding that Congress take action to force derelict U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to enforce public-safety immigration laws.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County

On July 21, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Aungst Jr., Kristen Gnage, Michael Mikurak, James Millican, and Melissa Rutland to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County.

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ICYMI: Rubio Joins The Manny Munoz Show

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined The Manny Munoz Show to discuss the senator’s upbringing, family life, pathway to politics, and more. See below for highlights and listen to the full interview here.

Following Tampa Hospital Cyberattack, Sen. Rick Scott Urges FBI Director Wray to Prioritize Federal Investigation

On July 21, 2023, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray urging him to take immediate action to investigate recent reports of a large data breach at Tampa General Hospital.

58 people die from kidney disease in Florida during week ending July 15

There were 58 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Florida in the week ending July 15, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida collected $1.1 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $59.2 billion in taxes collected by Florida in 2022, 1.8 percent, or $1.1 billion, came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

34 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Florida during week ending July 15

There were 34 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Florida in the week ending July 15, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Florida collected 145.7% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022