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Florida COVID death toll nears 2,300 in 2024; experts urge …

WEBThough COVID-19 cases are currently low, nearly 2,300 people have died in Florida this year after catching the virus according to Florida Department of Health data. …

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Central Florida gets its first osteopathic medical school

WEBWINTER GARDEN – Central Florida now has its first osteopathic medical school, thanks to billionaire philanthropist Dr. Kiran C. Patel. The Tampa-based …

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Central Florida hospitals ranked for safety by healthcare watchdog

WEBOrlando Health Health Central Hospital’s score was the same in Spring 2021, whereas Orlando Health St. Cloud improved since its last ranking, when it got a …

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SpaceX lines up pair of Space Coast launches for the weekend

WEBSpaceX has launches set for Saturday and Sunday from the Space Coast. First up from is a Falcon 9 on the Galileo L12 mission carrying global navigation …

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Florida Senate approves $800 million health care package

WEBTALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate unanimously approved Thursday an $800 million plan to increase access to medical care by training and hiring more doctors, …

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Cleveland Browns reportedly sign UM's Javion Cohen

WEBCohen spent two seasons as a starting guard for Alabama before transferring to the Hurricanes, and he was a starter in all 12 regular-season games. Pro Football …

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Thousands of Orange County residents could have medical debts …

WEBCentral Florida Jobs With Justice estimated the county could wipe out medical debts of 300,000 residents totaling $827 million if it would invest $8.7 million in …

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Wekiva’s Renardo Green one of 10 FSU draft picks; UCF sends 2 to …

WEBWith six FSU selections hitting the board Thursday and Friday during the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, the Seminoles hit the 300-mark for all-time draft picks, …

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Dolphins undrafted free agents: Bayron Matos among players …

WEBMiami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, right, glances at General Manager Chris Grier as he speaks during the end-of-season news conference at Baptist …

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Hurricanes center Matt Lee picked by Cincinnati Bengals

WEBLee took over as the Knights’ starting center in 2020 and spent three seasons at that spot. In 2021, his 75.1 offensive grade was 27th in the nation out of the 127 …

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New York Jets sign UM defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III

WEBTaylor made a quick impact at UM, making 21 total tackles and tying for the team lead with 7.5 tackles for loss while playing a rotational role as a freshman.

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Sunshine and dry weather forecast for Central Florida on Saturday

WEBAmple sunshine and continued dry weather is forecast for Central Florida on Saturday, the National Weather Service said. There is increasing onshore breezy …

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Doctors race against Florida’s six-week abortion ban

WEBAbortion rights advocates march and rally in support of the Yes On 4 campaign in downtown Orlando against the six-week ban on Nov. 5, when Florida voters will vote …

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In Tampa, Biden blames Trump for abortion ‘health care crisis’

WEBKaitlyn Joshua receives a hug from President Joe Biden after telling about her struggle to receive medical care while miscarrying in Louisiana during a reproductive …

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After losing Medicaid, parents of Florida’s sickest kids are in limbo

WEBOscar Hernandez takes care of his 16-year-old paralyzed and terminally ill son, Llarell Hernandez in their home in Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Llarell …

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Orlando Health plans new corporate office tower in SoDo …

WEBOrlando Health is planning a new 200,000-square-foot corporate office tower near its main campus in Orlando’s SoDo district, according to a report in GrowthSpotter. …

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New Orlando Health program offers hospital aftercare to reduce …

WEBAn exam room at a new Support Team for Aftercare and Resources Outpatient Center, which opened on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Orlando Health …

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Keep public hospitals public in Florida, for the patients’ sake

WEBMemorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood is part of an independent public hospital district. (Susan Stocker / South Florida Sun Sentinel) By Orlando Sentinel and …

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UCF scores commitment from USC transfer Tre’Quon Fegans

WEBUCF continues to master the transfer portal after Friday night’s announcement of a commitment from USC transfer defensive back Tre’Quon Fegans. The 6-foot, 180 …

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Syphilis cases spike in Florida, especially in Orange County

WEBFlorida data shows the number of cases nearly doubled during that time, with 18,838 Florida residents living with syphilis in 2022. Orange County saw 1,830 …

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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban will have nationwide impact, critics …

WEBAbortion-right advocates are predicting a national fallout from the Florida Supreme Court’s decision Monday to allow a six-week abortion ban to take effect on …

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Where did my doctor go

WEBDr. Adam Waldman at the new Cardiovascular Center of Florida, located near the Orlando Health campus, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. 27 cardiologists at Orlando …

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Orange County residents push for Medicaid expansion on 2026 …

WEBRep. Anna Eskamani speaks during a rally featuring Orange County elected officials and community leaders in front of the State of Florida Regional Service Center, …

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Some of Florida’s sickest kids are losing Medicaid coverage on …

WEBFlorida has dropped over 1.3 million people, including 460,000 children, from its state Medicaid program since April 1, 2023, after the end of a pandemic-era policy …

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