Power not restored at 50 nursing homes
Commercial power had not been restored Friday morning to 50 nursing homes after getting knocked out by Hurricane Irma, according to the Florida Health Care Association, an industry group.
Commercial power had not been restored Friday morning to 50 nursing homes after getting knocked out by Hurricane Irma, according to the Florida Health Care Association, an industry group.
Florida State University President John Thrasher announced the members of the President’s Advisory Panel on University Namings and Recognitions, according to a news
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson, along with 26 U.S.
A House Republican on Friday proposed a measure that seeks to ensure power restoration for nursing homes and hospitals is a priority
More than 5.5 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power at midday Tuesday after Hurricane Irma plowed through the state. The top to return to homes was underway in most areas outside the storm-ravaged lower Florida Keys.
Florida State University President John Thrasher announced the members of the President’s Advisory Panel on University Namings and Recognitions, according to a news
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson, along with 26 U.S.
A House Republican on Friday proposed a measure that seeks to ensure power restoration for nursing homes and hospitals is a priority
Tampa Democratic Representative Kathy Castor is pressing for an increase in federal disaster aid to the highest share possible to help Floridians recover rapidly from the damage caused by Hurricane Irma.
The last shelter used for Hurricane Irma evacuees has closed in Miami-Dade County.
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Longtime Republican lawmaker Thad Altman has drawn a primary challenger as he seeks re-election to the House next year. Melbourne
A proposed constitutional amendment aimed at limiting gambling’s expansion in the state now has more than 600,000 signatures, its backers
Might the Tampa Bay Bucs be prepared to kick their punter to the curb? Punter Michael Koenen, coming off the worst year of his career, faces a new challenge in his efforts to hold on as the team punter. Koenen averaged 40.4 yards per punt last year, 10th in the NFL. The Bucs claimed Cleveland punter Spencer Lanning, who averaged 44.3 yards per punt. Lanning (5-11, 200) has spent the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2013-14), appearing in…
Commercial power had not been restored Friday morning to 50 nursing homes after getting knocked out by Hurricane Irma, according
More than 5.5 million homes and businesses in Florida remained without power at midday Tuesday after Hurricane Irma plowed through
Tampa Democratic Representative Kathy Castor is pressing for an increase in federal disaster aid to the highest share possible to