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Florida sues health care company for overpayment of millions during pandemic
When Miramar-based Trinity Health Care Services accepted the overpayments, its CEO was U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who has been the subject of an unrelated House ethics complaint.
Florida files COVID-19 related suit after accidentally overpaying company $5 million
After accidentally overpaying a health care company by $5 million for its COVID-19 services, the state is suing to get its money back.
Florida graduation rate hits record-high, rebounds from post-pandemic dip, state says
The state’s graduation rate of 89.7% was its best ever — not counting the two COVID-19 pandemic years when Florida dropped testing requirements that made it easier for more students to earn
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is chosen to fill Marco Rubio’s open Senate seat
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment on Thursday, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.
Florida grand jury finds no criminal activity related to COVID-19 vaccines during pandemic
The grand jury did not pursue criminal charges, in part, because it did not uncover activities involving vaccine makers and distributors that were not approved by federal regulators, the report said. Also, the grand jury did not find “statements that were both objectively false and sufficiently precise to support a criminal prosecution.”
As Florida sets new mark for high school graduation, doubts remain
Florida reported its highest ever high school graduation rate for the 2023-24 academic year at 89.7%, continuing a string of increases interrupted only by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pasco County led the state’s largest districts,
DeSantis picks Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Sen. Marco Rubio
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced state Attorney General Ashley Moody as his pick to replace Sen. Marco Rubio.
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COVID-19 probe requested by Florida Gov. DeSantis finds no evidence of criminal activity
This morning, the Twenty-Second Statewide Grand Jury released its final report. This Grand Jury was tasked with investigating vaccine manufacturers and their production process for vaccines following the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are still reading through the report and its…
House Democrat’s former company sued by Florida over $5 million payment error
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was the CEO of South Florida's Trinity Health Care Services when it accepted more than $5 million in improper loans during the pandemic.
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Florida grand jury finds no criminal activity related to COVID-19 vaccines during pandemic
More:A look back: Key moments from the first months of COVID-19 The report also called for Florida to enact “more widespread monitoring of wastewater for pathogens.” “During the pandemic ...