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Rip Currents

Dangerous rip currents possible during the 4th of July holiday in Florida

By the end of the week treacherous potentially very dangerous rip currents will develop as Hurricane Beryl enters the Gulf of Mexico.
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A hearing is set for November over a law that blocks Medicaid coverage for some medical care for transgender Floridians

A judge had found that the prohibition on Medicaid coverage for hormone therapy and puberty blockers violated federal healthcare laws.
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The cost of reinsurance in Florida declines

Florida property insurers found better prices and more availability when purchasing reinsurance coverage.
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White House sends Florida funds for a climate ‘Tech Hub’ for resilient infrastructure

The South Florida tech hub focuses on “scaling climate resilient infrastructure” to address issues such as flooding,
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Feds propose heat protections for workers after a new Florida law banned local protections

The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country.
Hurricane Beryl

Beryl is a historic start to the hurricane season

Exceptionally powerful category 4 Hurricane Beryl formed the earliest ever for a June Atlantic hurricane.
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Supreme Court sents Florida’s social media law back to appeals court

The U.S. Supreme Court vacated conflicting rulings in challenges to Florida and Texas laws restricting social media platforms.
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The financial impact statement for Florida’s abortion rights amendment gets another look

A state panel waded back into questions about the possible financial effects of a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights.
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Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony records are released

It comes nearly two decades after a probe into allegations Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused young women and girls at his Palm Beach mansion.
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More than 1.2 million Floridians still have Citizens Property Insurance

The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. topped 1.211 million policies last week, as it continued to add thousands of customers.
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2024 COVID-19 deaths in Florida approach 3,000

The number of Florida resident deaths this year linked to COVID-19 is nearing 3,000.
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Campaign finance violations fine against former U.S. Rep. David Rivera is rejected

A federal appeals court tossed out a ruling that would have led to former U.S. Rep. David Rivera getting hit with a $456,000 fine.

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