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Florida lawmakers are back in Tallahassee for a special session focused on next year’s state budget. One influential Republican senator says lawmakers are ready to “lay our swords down” after months of Capitol infighting.
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City of TampaIn her final State of the City last week, Mayor Jane Castor highlighted investments made on her watch. “Florida Matters Live & Local” takes a closer look at what was said (infrastructure) and what was left out (stadiums). -
Misper Apawu/APA hantavirus has captured the world’s attention, especially here in Florida, where the cruise industry has a big footprint. We’ll talk about how dangerous the disease really is and how cruise companies deal with outbreaks.
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An immigration detention center in the Everglades stirred up a decades-old environmental battle. Hear from people who helped in the fight.
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The Congressional committee investigating disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein held a field hearing Tuesday in West Palm Beach, where he received the infamous sweetheart deal that allowed him to avoid federal charges. -
The proposed cuts are estimated to save about $54 million. Superintendent Howard Hepburn and some school board members have often spoken about the need downsize district staff to make it proportional to shrinking student enrollment. -
Seagrasses are not only good for the water quality of our bays, but they are also home to as many as 75% of both recreationally and commercially important species of fish. -
In total, FDEM has spent $458.5 million in emergency funds on illegal immigration enforcement in the past year.
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Shutterstock/Creative Commons LicenseA nursing shortage and the difficulties of the job, along with low pay compared to nurses in other states, are adding to the feelings of burnout. -
fizkes/Getty Images/iStockphoto/iStockphotoThe report, which measures healthcare access, quality and outcomes, was published in April by the Commonwealth Fund.
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