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Florida has third highest number of measles cases in US, CDC says

The CDC data show 107 confirmed measles cases in Florida as of Feb. 26

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Florida ranks third in the number of confirmed measles cases across the country, new data published by the CDC shows.

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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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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to outlaw COVID-19 mandates

DeSantis held a bill-signing event in Destin on the same day that a federal public-health emergency for COVID-19 was set to end

by Tom Urban and Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida May 12, 2023January 14, 2025

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Florida Executive Order 20-52 COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Collectors Edition

Jessica Bryce YoungMarch 10, 2020November 11, 2024

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House Speaker José Oliva says Florida health care ‘behind the curve’

Christine Sexton, News Service of FloridaNovember 22, 2018January 15, 2024

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Florida’s Medicaid patients will face changes in healths plans

Christine Sexton, News Service of FloridaSeptember 18, 2018August 3, 2023

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Court will allow medical-malpractice case in Florida woman’s death after giving birth to a stillborn child

Jim Saunders, News Service of FloridaSeptember 7, 2018July 14, 2025

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Report finds flaws in Florida’s efforts against cancer

Christine Sexton, News Service of FloridaAugust 9, 2018August 3, 2023

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Health advocates blast $98 million Medicaid cut proposed by Florida lawmakers

Christine Sexton, News Service of FloridaApril 4, 2018October 19, 2024

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Pharmacy panel criticizes Florida lawmakers over flu tests

Christine Sexton, News Service of FloridaApril 3, 2018August 3, 2023

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Orlando organizers plan rally against Trumpcare this morning

Monivette CordeiroMarch 23, 2017August 16, 2023

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Florida beaches close for swimming because of poop water

Bridgette NorrisJune 30, 2016August 16, 2023