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Accrediting organization says FSU’s medical school failed to meet standards
University President John Thrasher was advised of the decision to issue a warning in an Oct. 25 letter.
Christine Sexton
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Florida Senate approves bill that would require minors to obtain parental permission to have abortions
“If a parent won’t consent and a minor isn’t able to go to court or isn’t able to convince a judge, under the bill the child would be forced to have a child.”
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Florida nursing homes are required to have backup generators, but less than half are fully compliant
“It’s been more than two years. We can build skyscrapers in that amount of time,” said Lee, a former Florida long-term care ombudsman.
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So far, Florida residents have ordered over 1.82 million ounces of smokable medical marijuana
“I thought it would be more,” medical-marijuana lobbyist Ron Watson.
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Florida Democrats delay vote on controversial bill requiring parental consent for abortions
“This is not game-playing. This is people’s lives and reproductive health and our right to privacy.”
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Following recent outbreak, Florida Surgeon General urges patients to consult their doctor before vaping THC
Florida has had 70 reported cases of vaping-related lung infections and one death.
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Florida’s fight over parental consent for abortions head to the capitol
Florida law already requires parents to be notified if their daughters are planning to have abortions.
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Study shows tobacco use is at an all-time low for Florida youths, but vaping is on the rise
Florida had 68 reported vaping-related illnesses as of Saturday.
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Hillsborough and Pinellas among counties Florida will target to combat HIV
“We owe it to those who are no longer with us, and the thousands of people who are fighting every day, to put an end to this disease.”
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Rep. Jackie Toledo of Tampa wants to raise the minimum age of vaping to 21
“Failure to do so will bring tragic consequences. How many more deaths will it take?”
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Vaping-linked health issues now popping up in Florida
Florida’s experience is mirrored in other parts of the nation.
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As Florida considers expanding Medicaid, economist struggle to figure out how much it will cost
Organizers have been gathering petition signatures to try to force a public vote on the issue.
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Bill forcing minors to get parental consent before abortion passes Florida House
“I see nowhere in this bill where we discuss the responsibility of the male. How will the parents of the male be involved in this?”