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EXCLUSIVE: Tallahassee Memorial Hospital may have jeopardized its future allocations of COVID vaccine

by Karen Murphy | Jan 22, 2021

The administration at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare may have jeopardized future allocations of the COVID vaccination in Leon County and the surrounding area and may face administrative prosecution for potentially violating the Florida Governor's Executive Order by...

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Breaking: Halsey Beshears resigns from DBPR

by Brian Burgess | Jan 15, 2021

Florida's top business regulator, Halsey Beshears, is stepping down from his post as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) due to "personal health reasons," according to multiple sources inside and outside the agency....

Man arrested in Tallahassee for planning to “confront” and “confine” protestors at the Florida capitol

by Karen Murphy | Jan 15, 2021

A Tallahassee man, who is a former U.S Army soldier and claims to be a member of a foreign terrorist organization, was arrested today on federal charges that he allegedly planned to violently confront and confine protesters who are expected to gather at the Florida...

Help for homeless Floridians and renters available through new state programs

by Karen Murphy | Jan 15, 2021

Floridians struggling to pay the rent or facing homelessness due financial setbacks and hardships resulting from the pandemic can get help through two new state programs. This week Florida began participation in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)...

FPL and Gulf Power win awards for their 2020 hurricane relief efforts

by Jordan Kirkland | Jan 15, 2021

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Gulf Power Company were recognized on Friday for their assistance and recovery efforts following the 2020 hurricane season. FPL received the EEI Emergency Assistance Award for the support provided following Hurricanes...

Florida Republicans to watch in 2021

by Jordan Kirkland | Jan 15, 2021

With 2020 finally in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a look at which prominent Republicans will be making moves, waves or news in 2021: HONORABLE MENTIONS: State Representative Jay Trumbull The "Culligan Man" (he once ran a former dealership in Tallahassee) has...

Florida officials hold out hope for part of Space Force

by News Service of Florida | Jan 15, 2021

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida officials maintained Thursday they can still land Space Force operations and facilities, a day after the state was passed over for the command headquarters of the newest military branch. The new primary target is the Space Training and...

Florida Senate Appropriations Committee Plans Budget for Uncertain Future

by Karen Murphy | Jan 14, 2021

“What’s certain is the uncertainy,” remarked Florida Senator and Appropriations Chair Kelli Stargel, following an hour-long update on the economic forecasts senators will use to develop the state budget for the upcoming year. The Office of Economic and Demographic...

DeSantis: Florida far outpacing all other states in vaccinating 65+ population

by Brian Burgess | Jan 14, 2021

Just hours after Republican State Senator Aaron Bean suggested that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration hasn't been forthcoming with the public about the vaccine rollout plan, the Governor's Office pointed out that according to publicly available data, Florida was...

Study: Florida smoker will pay millions over their lifetime on habit

by Jordan Kirkland | Jan 13, 2021

With smokers having an elevated risk of severe symptoms from COVID-19 and the economic and societal costs of smoking totaling more than $300 billion per year, WalletHub released a report on Monday on The Real Cost of Smoking by State. In the report, the...

State expands Publix vaccination footprint

by News Service of Florida | Jan 13, 2021

Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he is expanding the Publix supermarket chain’s “footprint” in COVID-19 vaccination efforts and is sending vaccine doses to 26 stores in five Northwest Florida counties. The doses will go to seven stores in Okaloosa...

Florida Bar announces 21 lawyers who will receive pro bono awards

by Brian Burgess | Jan 13, 2021

The Florida Bar has announced it will recognize 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients. According to a news release, the awards "are intended to encourage lawyers to volunteer free legal services to the poor by recognizing those...

Vaccine announcement spurs hospital questions

by News Service of Florida | Jan 13, 2021

TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday his decision to steer highly sought-after COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older has been vindicated by a Trump administration announcement that it will do the same. But the Trump administration’s decision to use...

Rick Scott embraces uphill climb as Chairman of NRSC

by Jordan Kirkland | Jan 11, 2021

Senator Rick Scott issued an optimistic message to Republicans on Monday as he takes over fundraising duties in the Senate. Still reeling from last week's Senate losses that saw Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock win their hotly contested Senate runoffs in...

Legislative Profile: Stargel poised to lead Florida Senate through difficult budget process

by Karen Murphy | Jan 11, 2021

The Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee has always been a powerful position in the Florida Legislature. But this year, the incoming chair, Senator Kelli Stargel (R-District 22), is facing a revenue shortfall estimated to be as high as $5.4 billion over the...

FPL pledges to keep customer bills ‘well below’ the national average in PSC rate notification

by Jordan Kirkland | Jan 11, 2021

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) notified the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) on Monday that it expects to file a formal request in the coming months for new base rates. The company, which now serves over 5 million Floridians from Miami to Pensacola,...

Feds boost Florida’s Medicaid coffers by extending COVID-19 public health emergency

by News Service of Florida | Jan 11, 2021

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida lawmakers have gotten a well-timed budget break thanks to a decision by the federal government to extend the nation’s public-health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar extended the...

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital board members get vaccine while high-risk residents wait

by Karen Murphy | Jan 10, 2021

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) offered its Board of Directors, even those who are not doctors and who are not over the age of 65, vaccination against COVID-19, not long after the hospital’s initial receipt of its 6,700 doses on December 23. This comes as U.S....

Jimmy Patronis: Florida firefighters ready to help with COVID vaccine distribution

by Jordan Kirkland | Jan 8, 2021

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced on Friday that Florida firefighters could be used to assist with the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution. In a press release, the Patronis, who also serves as the State Fire Marshal, said he held a call with the...

Florida business leaders condemn Capitol violence, pledge unified stance

by Brian Burgess | Jan 8, 2021

Business leaders from across Florida issued strongly worded condemnations of the violence that broke out at the nation's capitol complex this week. Both the Florida Council of 100, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce issued separate releases on the matter. “Americans...

State launches investigation into vaccinations given to wealthy Country Club members

by News Service of Florida | Jan 8, 2021

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the state is investigating allegations that an upscale West Palm Beach nursing home diverted scarce COVID-19 vaccinations meant for residents and staff to members of the facility’s board of directors and...

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