News Service of Florida
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The 156 oysters were sampled from Biscayne Bay — which showed the highest number — along with Tampa Bay and Marco Island. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that will allow cities and counties to restrict smoking at beaches and parks that they own. -
The numbers of new Covid-19 cases reported Friday were the highest totals during the past 10 weeks. -
The FDA could authorize the shots for emergency use with young children this week, but Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo says there is insufficient data to "inform benefits and risk." -
The law will allow handlers of retired police dogs to receive up to $1,500 in reimbursements for annual veterinary costs. -
The new laws are designed to do such things as provide tuition breaks for veterans and allow their military experience to count when applying for jobs in government and schools. -
Florida in recent weeks has seen steady increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, though the numbers remain lower than early in the year. -
The university appealed after a judge refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the school should refund fees to students who were forced to learn remotely. -
The USF case is one of numerous lawsuits in Florida and across the country stemming from campus shutdowns early in the pandemic. -
Rules on drills for “active assailant and hostage situations,” bomb threats and natural disasters would be crafted by the state board.
