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In 2016, there was a surge in cleaning services in Gainesville. Some business owners in the industry said this surge has affected their businesses, but others cannot explain the surge.
Read More »New Cleaning Services Surged In Gainesville In 2016
Q & A With Special Agent Jeff Vash, Human Trafficking Investigator
Florida has the third highest number of human trafficking cases in the U.S. FDLE special agent Jeff Vash sheds light on how trafficking cases are investigated and informs on what you can do to help victims in your community.
Read More »2018 Looms As Scott, Putnam Ready For Session
In appearances Tuesday before reporters and editors, Republican leaders Gov. Rick Scott and Adam Putnam laid out their legislative agendas, while declining to speculate on their political futures.
Read More »Judge Says Trauma Center Shouldn’t Have Opened
An administrative law judge has ruled that the Florida Department of Health improperly allowed a Clay County hospital to open a trauma center last year.
Read More »Lawmakers Want Money For North Florida Waterways
A coalition called "Stand Up for North Florida" continued its fight for more money to protect North Florida waterways Monday.
Read More »Senator Offers Roadmap For Marijuana Changes
A key senator Thursday released the Legislature's first attempt at carrying out a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana, with the proposal calling for a growing number of marijuana licenses and making it easier for doctors to order the treatment for patients.
Read More »Health Care Regulation Debate Getting Refueled
Florida lawmakers could be preparing for a renewed debate about easing regulations in the state's health-care industry.
Read More »Ridesharing Bill Could Pick Up Speed This Year
Turnover in the Florida Senate could signal brighter prospects this year for a renewed proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating app-based transportation services such as Uber and Lyft
Read More »Patients, Doctors Get Green Light For Medical Marijuana
Patients who qualify for medical marijuana under a voter-approved constitutional amendment can start purchasing cannabis treatments in as little as 90 days, according to state Office of Compassionate Use Director Christian Bax.
Read More »Steve Crisafulli Won’t Run For Agriculture Commissioner
Former House Speaker Steve Crisafulli bowed out of a potential race for agriculture commissioner on Tuesday, leaving the 2018 campaign for the Cabinet position without a clear front-runner.
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