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Report says accessibility of health care services can be a struggle in Florida
(The Center Square) — A new report says many people in Florida don't receive needed health care because they lack easy access to adequate services. Florida TaxWatch recently released its report, Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Access and Quality. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, social determinants of health are environmental factors that can impact individuals' health outcomes. These include health care access and quality;...
Central Florida Caribbean groups respond to Hurricane Beryl with disaster supplies
As storm surge and 140-mile-per-hour winds pummeled Jamaica Wednesday, Central Florida groups hurried to get disaster supplies ready for the Caribbean nation and other islands hit by Hurricane Beryl. The relief efforts include theJamaican American Association of Central Florida and the heads of organizations in theCaribbean American Chamber of Commerce...
Judge blocks federal gender identity rule challenged by Florida
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge Wednesday blocked a new Biden administration health care rule that would clash with Florida’s attempts to restrict treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender people. Tampa-based U.S. District Judge William Jung issued a 50-page decision granting a preliminary injunction to...
Florida upholds death penalty for gang member convicted in 2008 murders
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld two first-degree murder convictions and a death sentence for a Broward County gang member involved in a 2008 crime spree. Justices rejected a series of arguments raised by James Herard, who was found guilty of 18 gang-related felonies, including the murders of Eric Jean-Pierre and Kiem Huynh.
South Florida Community Responds to Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
SOUTH FLORIDA – As Jamaica braces for the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, nationals and friends of the Diaspora have begun community response to assist the country in its recovery process. Jamaica’s Consul General Oliver Mair, who is also Chair of the South Florida Caribbean Consular Corp has expressed appreciation...
Firecracker HOT in Florida. Will rain dampen Fourth of July celebrations?
ORLANDO, Fla. – As we celebrate the Fourth of July, all of Central Florida will be dealing with dangerous heat and scattered storms through Thursday afternoon and into the early evening hours. TEMPERATURES. Highs for Independence Day will remain much hotter than normal, with temperatures climbing into the mid-...
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Graci McGillicuddy, co-founder of the All Star Children’s Foundation, has been selected to be a 2024 inductee into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, it was announced July 2. Each year, the governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women,...
Hurricane Beryl's rapid intensification has emergency managers mulling survival timelines
Beryl’s 24-hour ratchet from a tropical nuisance to a Cat 4 menace should energize discussions about what happens when the forecast for ruination comes with only a day’s notice, leading emergency managers said. The low-lying Florida Keys may not be able to fully flee to the mainland. Shelters would have to muster employees...
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