Florida
Monday, May 6, 2024
Florida Health Centers step up as Walmart closes rural health-care services
Last week, Walmart became the latest major retailer to retreat from providing direct health-care service by announcing closures of all its health …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Report: Florida among top states for children losing health coverage post-COVID
After Texas, a new report shows Florida has seen the second-largest decline in the number of children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health …
Black girls' safety in schools: Miami-Dade study makes urgent call for change
A new report shows Black girls are enduring disproportionate discipline, sexual harassment and public humiliation from school-based police and …
Rising Alzheimer's rates prompt renewed focus on end-of-life planning
The 2024 Alzheimer's Association annual report forecasts a doubling of Americans age 65 and older living with dementia - from 7 million to 14 million …
FL Wildlife Corridor study reveals role in climate resilience, population growth
As the Sunshine State grapples with rising temperatures and escalating weather events such as hurricanes, a new study sheds light on the pivotal role …
Get ahead of Tax Day: IRS introduces free tax-filing program
Florida residents can now file their simple income-tax forms for free and save time through the Internal Revenue Service's Direct File pilot program…
Florida Supreme Court clears abortion amendment for ballot
Reproductive-rights advocates see a silver lining in the Florida Supreme Court's recent decision. The court upheld a 15-week ban, and a six-week …
Building tributes: Honoring medal recipients on National Medal of Honor Day
As the nation observes National Medal of Honor Day, facilities in Florida and Texas are under construction to serve as perpetual memorials …
Silencing dissent: Where can students debate Israel-Palestinian conflict?
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, students find it hard to freely express opinions as universities shut down groups due to political tensions …
A Florida family's inspiring adoption journey
As siblings in foster care, the fear of being separated is daunting. But thanks to a loving family in Jacksonville, Fla., for two brothers in Ohio…
Groups push for less pesticide use to save Florida's endangered species
Last month, an environmental group sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, accusing it of failing to protect endangered species from dangerous …
Report: Florida last in public education
A new Network for Public Education report grades Florida an "F" for its public school funding. As Florida lawmakers negotiate the state budget in …