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DeSantis lawyers wrote threatening letters to TV stations, former health department attorney says

The former general counsel for the Florida Department of Health said he resigned rather than send more letters, which he said he did not write, threatening criminal charges against TV stations.

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Top DeSantis attorneys penned letters threatening to prosecute local TV stations over abortion ad, affidavit says

Top attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis penned the cease-and-desist letters sent by Florida’s health department threatening to criminally prosecute local TV stations over their airing of an abortion rights ad,

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Ex-Health Dept Lawyer Says DeSantis’ Office Directed Him To Send Letters Threatening TV Stations

A former Florida Department of Health attorney said in a sworn affidavit that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) office’s top

Cases of flesh-eating bacteria are on rise in Florida

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Cases of flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in Florida after back-to-back hurricanes

With Hurricanes Helene and Milton hitting Florida in quick succession, health experts are warning consumers about the potential for getting infected by fle

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise in Florida in Wake of Storms

Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. In a statement issued by the Florida Department of Health earlier this month,

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Florida sees spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, linked to post-hurricane flooding

It's not just what you can see after a hurricane that's dangerous—it's what you can't.As our community rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, an invisi

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McDonald's Donald Trump Worked at Failed Last Health Inspection

An inspection report for the McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania cited employees not having "hands clean and properly washed." ...

Former AZ Department of Health employee charged in Medicaid fraud indictment

Eight people were named in a 27-count indictment filed by Arizona AG Kris Mayes, including Laroie Davis who was a program ...

Opposition takes swipe at Gov. Hochul’s changes to home health care in New York

Last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York has tapped Georgia-based Public Partnerships (PPL) to take over the ...

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‘16 and Pregnant’ alum Autumn Crittendon’s cause of death revealed after mom of three’s death at 27

The mother of three’s death in July has been ruled as “accidental” by the Virginia Department of Health after she was found unresponsive at home.

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Health scores: Unused food drags down Augusta cafe's restaurant inspection results

Here are food and drink establishments in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between ...

Here’s the reason a top Florida health department attorney gave for leaving

John Wilson sent a letter on behalf of the state to TV stations that threatened prosecution if they did not stop airing an ad ...

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Department of Health issues blue-green algae alert for St. Johns River

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) has issued a health alert for harmful blue-green algae toxins in ...

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Missing 10-year-old boy from Seminole County located and in good health, says Sheriff

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert on Monday evening for a 10-year-old boy from Seminole ...

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The Illinois Department of Aging offering free Medicare help

Medicare users can get free advice on how to make sure their needs are covered for the coming year through the Illinois ...

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In foster care, Idaho Department Health and Welfare budget proposal focuses on prevention

As the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare seeks to address issues in foster care, the agency is looking to funnel more ...

Oklahoma State Department of Health team helps with hurricane relief efforts

Members of a team from the Oklahoma State Department of Health went to North Carolina last week to help with hurricane relief ...

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