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October 9, 2023October 9, 2023Calendar, Community, Community News, Conservation News, Health, Newsmakers, Public Notices

Register for 2025 CFWI Regional Water Supply Plan public meeting

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The 2025 Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) Team will be holding a virtual public meeting Oct. 13, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. The 2025 CFWI RWSP is the second five-year update to the 2015 CFWI RWSP and is a collaborative effort between the St. Johns, Southwest and South Florida water management...

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September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Health, Newsmakers, Politics

DeSantis announces implementation of Florida’s Prescription Drug Reform Act

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug Reform Act (SB 1550). The rules approved increase accountability among pharmaceutical middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). As signed by the Governor earlier this year, SB 1550 institutes the most comprehensive reforms to Florida’s...

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September 18, 2023September 18, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Economy, Entertainment, Family, Newsmakers, Public Notices, Sports

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

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(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds. The domed stadium would have 30,000 seats, be located near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District and be ready to open...

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September 14, 2023September 14, 2023Community, Community News, Conservation News, County

Black Bears more active during Fall

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears are more active in search of food as autumn approaches. Following BearWise® practices can help prevent negative interactions with bears and other wildlife, including securing garbage and removing food attractants. During the fall, bears start consuming more calories...

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September 12, 2023September 12, 2023Community, County, Health, Newsmakers

Florida enrollment in Medicaid continues recent decline

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(The Center Square) — Florida’s Medicaid enrollment continue to decline, according to recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on health policy, research and polling. According to data from the Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker, the number of people on Medicaid in the Sunshine State declined 7% from April to July,...

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September 5, 2023September 5, 2023Business, Community, Community News, County, Newsmakers, Public Notices

Updates for Florida policyholders following Hurricane Idalia

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis provided updates for Florida policyholders following Hurricane Idalia, including the issuance of an emergency order by the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to protect policyholders impacted by the storm. Additional announcements include the approval of a fifth property insurer since March and the approval of 202,399 additional takeout requests...

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September 4, 2023September 4, 2023Community, Community News, County, Economy, Family, Neighbor Counties, Newsmakers

Several Florida areas lose eligibility for federal rural home loan program

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(The Center Square) -– Nine counties in Florida have areas that will no longer be eligible to participate in a federal loan program for rural housing due to population increases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development completed its recent review of rural areas nationwide, using data from the 2020 U.S. Census. The ruling goes...

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August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Community, Community News, County, Law & Order, Neighbor Counties, Newsmakers, Public Notices

Citrus Sheriff Prendergast issues statement on Hurricane and evacuations

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By Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast Hurricane Idalia is expected to impact Citrus County sometime Tuesday.  Winds are predicted to be Category 3 Hurricane strength, that means 129 miles per hour.  Catastrophic life threating storm surge up to 11 feet above ground level is expected. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for all of those...

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August 28, 2023August 28, 2023Community, Community News, County, County Services, Headlines, Main, Neighbor Counties, Newsmakers

Water District monitors Tropical Storm Idalia

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Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and have raised the activation level of the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Level 2 as of 7 a.m. Monday. The EOC provides direction regarding District activities before, during and after an emergency event. The...