Another 49 hepatitis a cases in Florida

Florida had 49 new cases of hepatitis A reported last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 2,461, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health.

Key medical marijuana issue goes to supreme court

Days after a split appeals court refused to revisit a decision that could revolutionize the way medical marijuana operators do business in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked the state Supreme Court to take up the case.

AHCA signs off on psychiatric hospital

The state Agency for Health Care Administration has given final approval to a planned 42-bed psychiatric hospital in Alachua County, after UF Health Shands Hospital dropped a legal challenge.

Hepatitis A outbreak adds 82 cases in Florida

Florida’s hepatitis A outbreak continues, with 2,349 cases reported this year and 82 cases reported last week, state Department of Health numbers show.

Lawmakers refile tax break for diapers, incontinence items

Florida lawmakers once again are being asked to consider a sales-tax exemption for diapers and incontinence products.

Hepatitis A cases continue to climb in Florida

The number of hepatitis A cases in Florida continues to climb, with 72 new hepatitis A cases reported to the state last week.

Hepatitis A cases still on the rise

The number of hepatitis A cases in Florida continues to climb, with 68 new cases reported to state health officials last week.

Pot operator gets ok for more storefronts

State health officials have agreed to allow a second Florida medical marijuana operator to exceed a statutory limit on storefronts.

Education officials eye school safety, mental health

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, Florida officials are eyeing policy changes that would expand the number of mental health professionals in schools and ensure that charter schools are meeting safety requirements.

CBD oil could cause you to fail a drug test

CBD oils, edibles, and supplements may be all the rage, but experts warn: check the label, or it could cost you a job.

Hepatitis A cases continue piling up in Florida

Florida had 81 new hepatitis A cases reported last week, as state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees declared a public health emergency because of the virus, newly released numbers show.

Memo raises possibility of Medicaid exit

A high-ranking legislative staff member has warned that a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid could forever lock Florida into the safety-net health care program, taking away the Legislature’s option to walk away from it.

Florida lawmaker files pot decriminalization bill

State Rep. Shevrin Jones, D-West Park, filed legislation Monday that would decriminalize possession of certain amounts of marijuana in Florida, a bill that could be a longshot in the Republican-dominated Legislature.

Another 53 hepatitis A cases reported in Florida

Florida had 53 new hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases since January to 2,034, according to the state Department of Health.

State wants new hearing in major pot case

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking an appellate court to revisit a decision that Florida officials argue injected “confusion and uncertainty” into the state’s medical marijuana industry.

Hepatitis A cases near 2,000 this year

The number of hepatitis A cases in Florida this year has reached at least 1,978, the latest information released by the Florida Department of Health shows.

Shands fights planned psychiatric hospital

UF Health Shands Hospital is challenging the state’s preliminary approval of a proposed 42-bed psychiatric hospital in Alachua County.

Hepatitis A outbreak nears 1,900 cases

With the largest numbers of cases concentrated in Pasco, Pinellas and Volusia counties, Florida has had about 1,900 reported cases of hepatitis A this year, according to new numbers from the Florida Department of Health.

Economists: Thousands would enroll in expanded Medicaid

State economists said Friday that about 260,000 low-income, childless Floridians would enroll in the Medicaid program if it were expanded.