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Florida House has a companion bill to a Senate one to make health insurance cover annual skin cancer screenings

The bill would require health insurers and HMOs to cover skin cancer screenings performed by dermatologists in Florida
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Ex-Rep. Joe Harding of Florida sentenced to four months for COVID-19 fraud

Former Florida Rep. Joe Harding pleaded guilty to fraudulently applying for business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Florida denies defying the judge in a case on blocking medical care for transgender people

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration disputes that it defied a federal judge’s decision on blocking Medicaid coverage for transgender people.

Tampa woman hopes the U.S. will do more to find out if her kids in Gaza are safe

A Tampa non-profit is demanding the government do more to ensure the safety of all American citizens in Gaza.
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Feds reach a settlement with Ameris Bank for “redlining” in Jacksonville

The settlement is settlement resolves allegations that the bank discriminated against Black and Hispanic residents seeking home loans.
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The Scoop: Thurs., October 19, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Pinellas beach restoration Hurricane Idalia caused major destruction to Pinellas County beaches. The emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of 20 million dollars.   Dredging in Puerto Rico A proposed dredging project...
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Jason Pizzo says he’s not running for governor; plus a Manatee County park is named after Ron DeSantis

Sen. Jason Pizzo says a tour of state colleges shouldn’t be taken as a sign he’s gearing up for a gubernatorial run.
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Florida Medicaid enrollment drops again in September

Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program decreased by more than 92,000 people in September, continuing a troubling trend.
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A union drops it’s challenge to a state law restricting public employee unions

A union representing Duval County government workers has dropped a challenge to the constitutionality of a new law.
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Class action granted in a case challenging Florida’s ban on transgender medical treatments

A federal judge said a lawsuit challenging new Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people will move forward as a class action.
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A new statewide panel can approve Florida charter schools

A new Florida rule details how a new statewide commission can function as an “alternate venue” for approving charter schools.

Pinellas County emergency beach restoration projected to cost over $20 million

The county’s new emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of $20 million dollars. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
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