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Florida Blue claims The Villages Health’s ‘coding errors’ were a ‘scheme’
Villages News - Florida
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August 22, 2025
Florida Blue has claimed in a legal document that it was overbilled by $25 million by The Villages Health, thanks to so-called medical “coding errors.” Florida Blue also claims those “errors” were actually a “scheme.” It’s the latest revelation in...
Florida Congressman Byron Donalds rails against Cracker Barrel rebrand
The News Press - Florida
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Florida Congressman Byron Donalds criticized Cracker Barrel's rebranding as "woke" on social media. The restaurant chain's new logo simplifies the previous design, removing the man in a rocking chair. While some customers expressed disappointment...
Florida’s Joe Gruters is named Republican National Committee chairman
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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Florida Sen. Joe Gruters was elected without opposition on Friday as the next Republican National Committee chairman, expanding the state party’s influence in national politics. Gruters, former Republican Party of Florida chairman, is a longtime...
Florida's New Speeding Ticket Law Can Cost Drivers More: Here's What You'll Pay Now
SlashGear
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August 22, 2025
2025 appears to be the year of states modifying their motor vehicle rules. Months after Virginia enacted a new backseat passenger law, Florida changed its speeding laws. The new law that took effect on July 1, 2025, is called the Dangerous...
Florida orders Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale to remove rainbow crosswalks
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 22, 2025
Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale are being ordered to remove their rainbow crosswalks – or risk losing millions of dollars in state and federal transportation funding. The directive comes from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), which...
Florida Panthers agree to terms with F Luke Kunin
Sportsnet
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August 22, 2025
The Florida Panthers are continuing their streak of solid off-season acquisitions with another deal. The Florida Panthers and general manager Bill Zito announced Friday that they have agreed to terms with forward Luke Kunin on a one-year contract....
Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters elected as chairman of Republican National Committee
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 22, 2025
State Sen. Joe Gruters, a Sarasota Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, was elected Friday as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Gruters, who served as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida from 2019 to 2023, will...
A conversation with Florida’s CFO, judge orders halt of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and more
WUSF - Florida
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August 22, 2025
A conversation with Florida's CFO Florida's local governments are under scrutiny from the state over how tax dollars are being spent. The state's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is conducting on-site audits in cities and counties as...
Republicans pick Florida lawmaker, Trump ally as new national leader
Mainstreet News - Georgia
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The Republican National Committee elected Joe Gruters, a Florida state senator and long-time ally of President Donald Trump, as its new chairman Friday. Gruters, who was the only candidate for the leadership post and was endorsed by Trump, stepped...
Tradition Under Fire: Florida State’s gameday identity crisis has program at a crossroads
Tomahawk Nation - Florida
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August 22, 2025
Change will once again be upon Florida State football when the Seminoles take the field against Alabama on August 30th. The highly anticipated matchup will serve as the grand unveiling of the newly refurbished Doak Campbell Stadium. It should be a...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 22, 2025
Here are the top stories for Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. Florida must stop expanding ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration center, shut down in 60 days,...
The Florida Kids and Family Expo is the biggest family event in the U.S.
WFTV - Florida
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August 22, 2025
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — 9 Family Connection partners with the Florida Kids and Family Expo, the largest kids and family event in the U.S. The 10th Expo is scheduled for August 23-24, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, providing...
South Florida becoming epicenter for ‘credit bust outs,' an emerging auto scheme
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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August 22, 2025
An emerging criminal trend is creating a headache for car dealerships and banks and potentially hiking up your insurance premiums. It’s called a “credit bust out,” and investigators say South Florida has become the epicenter. "We’re just starting...
Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare to decide on insurance contract negotiations
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Come Monday, nearly 60,000 Johns Hopkins Medicine patients in the Maryland area could lose insurance coverage under UnitedHealthcare (UHC). The two organizations have been at an impasse for months and have failed to reach an agreement that would...
'Slow and tedious process': WPTV viewer offers advice for successfully applying for My Safe Florida Home
WPTV 5 - Florida
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August 22, 2025
LANTANA, Fla. — This month, we invited you to tell us about your experiences applying for the popular My Safe Florida Home program. We've received hundreds of comments, mostly asking us for help. However, WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny also spoke with...
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Florida American Freight stores
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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Florida puts rainbow crosswalks in the crosshairs, as cities face deadlines to remove them
The Independent
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August 22, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Member of cybercrime gang that targeted banks gets 10 years
American Banker - New York
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August 22, 2025
A federal judge has sentenced a Florida man to 10 years in prison for his role in a sophisticated cybercrime operation that defrauded dozens of victims of millions in cryptocurrency. As first reported by Jacksonville cable news station News4JAX,...
Florida signed more than $250M in contracts for 'Alligator Alcatraz' before court orders shutdown
WPTV 5 - Florida
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August 22, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida has signed more than $250 million in contracts to build "Alligator Alcatraz", according to records from the state's contract tracking system. Officials anticipate the federal government will reimburse the costs for...
L3Harris Expands Satellite Plant in Florida to Focus on Golden Dome
Via Satellite
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August 22, 2025
L3Harris expands its satellite integration and test facility in Palm Bay, Florida. Photo: L3Harris L3Harris Technologies is opening a $100 million expansion of its satellite plant in Palm Bay, Florida — 94,000 square feet of space to focus on the...