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Seminole Nurse Gets Two Years for Stealing Fentanyl, Swapping Saline at Hospital
Lauren Hornbuckle, 37, of Seminole sentenced to two years in federal prison for tampering with morphine, fentanyl and hydromorphone at a Tampa Bay hospital.
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Miami Woman Sold Stolen Medicare Data of 6,000 Patients, Federal Indictment Says
A federal grand jury indicted two Miami residents for a years-long scheme to steal and sell Medicare patient data from a South Florida health care network.
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U.S. Sues Naples Immunologist Over $1.9 Million in False Medicare Claims
Federal prosecutors allege Dr. Kevin Rosenbach falsely diagnosed patients with a rare disease to bill Medicare Part B for subcutaneous immune globulins.
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Influencer Clavicular Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose in Miami
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, 20, was hospitalized in Miami after a suspected overdose during a livestream Tuesday night.
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Orlando ranks 24th healthiest city in America while Cape Coral lands at 150th
WalletHub study of 180 cities shows Orlando leads Florida at No. 24 nationally, while Cape Coral struggles at No. 150 in health rankings.
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USF, Tampa General receive $2M to expand AI-driven rural cancer care
University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital will use artificial intelligence tools to improve cervical cancer screening in rural Florida communities.
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Fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn evacuates 60 people, 4 hospitalized
Early morning fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn on Polk Street forces evacuation of more than 60 people, with four requiring medical attention.
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Florida Cancer Specialists Contributes to KRAS G12D Therapy Study
Florida Cancer Specialists participated in Phase 1 study of setidegrasib, showing promising results for lung and pancreatic cancers with KRAS G12D mutations.
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Florida Insurance Premiums Drop as 185 Rate Filings Show Decreases
Florida homeowners and auto insurance premiums are falling as litigation drops and 18 new insurers enter the market following legal reforms.
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Florida leads nationwide insurance data collection to track coverage trends
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky chairs NAIC task force requiring insurers to submit detailed homeowners insurance data by ZIP code through 2025.
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Woman dies, man hospitalized after boat throws them into Biscayne Bay
Claudia Orellanes, 33, of Coral Gables died and Neil Schwabe, 54, of Coconut Grove was hospitalized after being thrown from their 27-foot boat Saturday morning.
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Miami mental health center sits empty 20 years after $50 million approval
The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery remains closed despite voter approval in 2004 and $50 million in renovations, as county leaders delay opening plans.
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Miami-Dade man returns from Cuba describing hospital crisis conditions
Luis Gomez, a South Florida personal trainer, witnessed deteriorating conditions at Cuban hospital during grandmother's surgery trip.
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Three hospitalized after Fort Lauderdale crash, fire truck hit
Three people were hospitalized after a crash at West Broward Boulevard and 7th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale before a fire rescue truck was also struck.
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Three hospitalized after Fort Lauderdale crash that also struck fire truck
Two-vehicle collision at West Broward Boulevard and Northwest Seventh Avenue sent three adults to trauma center before fire rescue truck was also hit.
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Tampa General Hospital Earns Florida Cancer Center of Excellence Designation
Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute receives state designation as Cancer Center of Excellence, adding to its national accolades and top 10% ranking.
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Nicklaus Children's Hospital hosts 40th annual camp for ventilator-dependent youth
Youth with special needs enjoy free week-long camp at Miami Beach with medical support from Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Ventilation Assisted Children's Center.
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Palm Beach County approves $145 million Two Waters Mental Health Center
Palm Beach County Health Care District announces $145 million Two Waters Mental Health Center on nearly 10 acres, set to open in 2029 with new crisis care approach.
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Two hospitalized after van crashes through Fort Lauderdale marina gate
A van plunged into water at Yacht Haven Park & Marina on State Road 84 Sunday night, sending two people to Broward Health Medical Center after near-drowning.
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Eight hospitalized after three-vehicle crash at Miami-Dade intersection
Three-vehicle collision at West Flagler Street and Southwest 82nd Avenue sent eight people to HCA Kendall Hospital with injuries Saturday afternoon.
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Rialto Apartments residents face insurance battles after Orange County evacuation
Hundreds of Central Florida residents evacuated from Rialto Apartments struggle with renters insurance coverage as structural concerns keep building closed.
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Ingoglia distributes $14 million to Florida fire departments for cancer prevention
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia awarded $14 million to 13 fire departments across Gulf Coast and Central Florida for cancer decontamination and assistance programs.
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Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare sues patient refusing to leave room 5 months after discharge
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare filed lawsuit against patient who won't leave hospital room since October discharge, seeking court-ordered eviction.
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Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare sues patient refusing to leave room
Hospital seeks court order to remove patient who has occupied room since October discharge, diverting resources from other patients needing care.
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Raw milk cheese E. coli outbreak sickens 7 including Florida resident
Seven people across three states, including one in Florida, fell ill from E. coli linked to California-made raw milk cheddar cheese between September and February.