VA expanding access to health care as Florida sees increases in enrollees - Florida news - NewsLocker (2024)

Administrators say new clinics offer convenient, comprehensive care.

NASA, Boeing announce Starliner’s splashdown date

NASA and Boeing are eyeing June 22.

NASA, Boeing announce Starliner’s landing date

NASA and Boeing are eyeing June 22.

Father demanding his son be released after being captured by Hamas

Jonathan Dekel-Chen's son, 35-year-old Sagui Dekel-Chen, is a hostage of Hamas.

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Consumer sentiment holds steady in June, Michigan survey says

While Americans are feeling slightly less certain about thier personal finances, attitudes about inflation in the coming year are the same as in May.

Supreme Court strikes down federal ban on bump stocks

The Trump administration put the ban into place in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

Depression opens in Hernando County's Royal Highlands area

People who live nearby say a well was being drilled on the site.

G7 leaders tackle issue of migration on second day of summit in Italy

They will discuss ways to combat human trafficking and increase investment in countries from where migrants start out.

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’Safe Summer Fridays’ kick off as St. Pete hopes teen program gains traction

The first event will be June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Lake Vista Recreation Center near Lakewood High School.

The Big Stories: Central Florida election updates ahead of November and SCOTUS strikes down bump stock ban

The court ruled that plaintiffs challenging the abortion medication mifepristone lacked standing.

Biden-Harris campaign continues pressure on Trump abortion policies

Trump has backed off a nationwide abortion ban, but Democrats are attacking his trustworthiness.

Votes bring renewed attention to in-vitro fertilization; fertility nurse practitioner shares her experience

Lindsey DeBruler said every person should have the chance to have a child. Without I.V.F., she said this would be difficult for her.

A new generation takes over Dakin Dairy Farm

Dakin Dairy Farm has been a huge presence in Manatee County for generations, but recently the owner decided to sell.

Disney withdraws from DeSantis lawsuit, Biden says commutation not on the table for his son and Tampa General completes landmark surgery

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Trop and Gas Plant redevelopment plan takes next step forward

St. Pete City Council voted 5-3 to schedule second readings and public hearings for key ordinances.

Lawrence, Jaguars agree to 5-year, $275 million contract extension, AP source says

The 24-year-old quarterback is 21-31 as a starter in three seasons.

SpaceX aborts Starlink launch at 1-second mark in countdown

SpaceX planned to launch Starlink 10-2 mission.

'We need to rehearse!': D.C. prepares to host global pride celebration next year

Capital Pride Alliance, which hosts LGBTQ+ Pride festivities year-round in the capital region, used this year’s Pride events as a dress rehearsal.

Trump reveals he used speech rewritten by AI

The former president predicted the demise of the speechwriting profession.

Tampa Bay Rays release OF/DH Harold Ramirez

Ramirez, in his third season with the Rays, passed unclaimed through waivers, with the team unable to agree on a trade.

Attorney Bryan Greenberg Speaks On Litigation Strategies At 2024 Florida Workers’ Advocates Conference

ORLANDO, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorney Bryan Greenberg of All Injuries Law Firm has given a presentation on litigation strategies during the Florida Workers’ Advocates 34th Annual Educational Conference.
Held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, by the Florida Workers’ Advocates, a group of over 300 workers rights attorneys, this year’s event is the 34th Annual Educational Conference and drew top workers&rs

Kennedy Space Center is making room for ‘Next Big Thing’

The Kennedy Space Center will undergo various projects in the new few years.

Amtrak ridership hit all-time high in May

Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner said the nation's passenger railroad service is on track to break 2019's ridership record this year.

Trump returns to Capitol Hill for first time since Jan. 6 attack to meet with GOP lawmakers

One lawmaker said Trump received multiple standing ovations and discussed his plans for immigration, the economy and the upcoming election.

Oversight district approves Disney's plans for $17 billion in future developments

The CFTOD board unanimously voted in favor of a development agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that covers the next 10-20 years.

Supreme Court unanimously rejects challenge to abortion medication mifepristone

The justices determined that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the FDA's approval of mifepristone.

Ybor City business owners welcome new surveillance cameras approved in this year's state budget

A deadly shooting in October is what prompted the move.

Public hearing, 1st key vote expected Thursday on Rays' ballpark plans

It will be the first time each city council member will publicly state their stance and decide if they are in favor of the Rays-Hines proposal.

The Big Stories: Supreme Court releases key decision on abortion pill and Trump visits Capitol Hill

The court ruled the plaintiffs challenging the abortion medication mifepristone lacked standing.

FAA Administrator testifies on Boeing manufacturing safety

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.