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According to the Florida Department of Health, Yoho’s district consists of nearly 500,000 Medicaid recipients who could see a reduction or loss of coverage.
Read More »Cannabis Compromise Won’t Allow Smoking
Florida patients may be able to vape or munch on medical-marijuana products but they almost certainly won't be allowed to light up joints or take bong hits, under a compromise being worked on by House and Senate leaders.
Read More »Florida Looks For Answers On Opioid Epidemic
Facing pressure to address drug overdoses across Florida, Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi rolled out plans Tuesday for a series of workshops and gave support for legislation focused on opioids and drug abuse
Read More »Senate Looks To Add Medical Marijuana Licenses
The Senate Health Policy Committee voted unanimously to approve the measure SB 406 that would revamp Florida's medical-marijuana laws Monday.
Read More »House Moves Forward On Medical Marijuana
The House Health Quality Subcommittee approved HB 1397 Tuesday, a controversial proposal that has been criticized by supporters of Amendment 2.
Read More »City Commissioners Make Unanimous Decision For Electrical System Upgrade
Gainesville City Commissioners made a unanimous decision to upgrade the Murphree Water Treatment Plant, which will cost the city $11 million.
Read More »Marion County Deputies Investigate Shooting At Park
A 17-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was pulled from his car and shot at Ralph Russell Memorial Park in Ocala Monday morning.
Read More »In Photos: National Women’s Liberation Marches Near Oaks Mall
Hundreds gathered outside of Gainesville's Hobby Lobby store on West Newberry Road Saturday in solidarity with the national Women's March on Washington.
Read More »Gainesville Women Protest In Solidarity With Women’s March
Hundreds of people lined West Newberry Road in Gainesville for the National Women’s Liberation protest in honor of the Women’s March on Washington.
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.
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