Planned Parenthood to close Lakeland location next month

A Planned Parenthood spokesperson confirmed that the Orlando location remains open and has expanded services to ‘help fill gaps created by these politically motivated barriers.’

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Florida Senate advances bill to decriminalize drug checking tools

Under current law, the use or possession of any drug checking equipment other than fentanyl test strips is considered a criminal offense

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Planned Parenthood on Medicaid chopping block, SNAP work requirements move in House

The Florida Legislature may be poised to copy federal law and ban Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

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DeSantis administration sued over changes to AIDS program

The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors estimates that more than 16,000 patients in Florida will lose coverage because of this change in department policy

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

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‘Elevated arsenic levels’ found in more than half of candy tested, DeSantis says

More than 60% of candy tested contained elevated arsenic levels that, consumed over time, could put children at an increased risk of cancer

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Vaccinations still required, but parents can opt out more easily under bill

Senate Bill 1756 would allow Florida pharmacists to provide ivermectin to adults without a prescription

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Anti-trans bill that could criminalize doctors, counselors advances

Florida providers could face third-degree felony charges and $100,000 in fines

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

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Florida finds heavy metals in more than half of baby formulas tested

The state says the testing results show that the heavy metals included mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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Florida bill takes aim at anti-vax discrimination, ivermectin access

Holcomb’s bill would add “vaccine status” to the list of reasons protected in law why patients cannot be discriminated against

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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Florida ‘right to repair’ bill advances with bipartisan support

The bill from Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani would require mobility device manufacturers to give consumers the information they need to repair their wheelchair or similar device

by McKenna Schueler December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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Florida Republican files bill to decriminalize drug testing tools

The bill, if approved, would make it legal to use testing strips, and could help curb overdose deaths

by McKenna Schueler November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week

The three-day event is aimed to help raise awareness of and prevent diabetes, in recognition of National Diabetes Month

by McKenna Schueler November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

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Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

Carfentanil, a powerful and potentially deadly tranquilizer, is often mixed into cocaine, meth, or counterfeit pills, says prevention nonprofit

by McKenna Schueler November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Floridians get a preview of skyrocketing healthcare premiums as Democrats hold the line

Expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits have been central to the funding fight behind the federal government shutdown

by McKenna Schueler November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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Orlando gets a new period pantry offering free menstrual products

It’s located outside one of Orlando’s only remaining abortion clinics just south of downtown.

by McKenna Schueler November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

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Orange County wipes out more than a half billion dollars in medical debt

The debt relief initiative, made possible through funds from the Biden administration, has relieved medical debt for 302,000 people.

by McKenna Schueler October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

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Doctors plead with Florida lawmakers to resist ban on vaccine mandates

Nearly a dozen doctors called on lawmakers to reject any proposed legislation that would remove vaccine mandates from Florida schools

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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Central Florida Dems among lawmakers warning about looming health care crisis

Florida has more to lose than any other state if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced premium tax credits for Obamacare coverage, Democrats argue

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Former Florida surgeon general says vaccine mandate ban is ‘not based on science’

Ladapo’s predecessor — Dr. Scott Rivkees — says the matter has ‘nothing’ to do with parental rights

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

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Planned Parenthood to close Lakeland location next month

Florida Senate advances bill to decriminalize drug checking tools

Planned Parenthood on Medicaid chopping block, SNAP work requirements move in House

DeSantis administration sued over changes to AIDS program

‘Elevated arsenic levels’ found in more than half of candy tested, DeSantis says

Vaccinations still required, but parents can opt out more easily under bill

Anti-trans bill that could criminalize doctors, counselors advances

Florida finds heavy metals in more than half of baby formulas tested

Florida bill takes aim at anti-vax discrimination, ivermectin access

Florida ‘right to repair’ bill advances with bipartisan support

Florida Republican files bill to decriminalize drug testing tools

Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week

Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

Floridians get a preview of skyrocketing healthcare premiums as Democrats hold the line

Orlando gets a new period pantry offering free menstrual products

Orange County wipes out more than a half billion dollars in medical debt

Doctors plead with Florida lawmakers to resist ban on vaccine mandates

Central Florida Dems among lawmakers warning about looming health care crisis

Former Florida surgeon general says vaccine mandate ban is ‘not based on science’

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