After Maria, Puerto Ricans find new home in Marion County

May 7, 2018

Since December, many Puerto Rican residents who first landed in Orlando have continued north. Area officials say the migration to North Central Florida has escalated since late 2017.  Joe Callahan reports for the Ocala Star Banner. http://www.ocala.com/news/20180506/after-maria-puerto-ricans-find-new-home-in-marion-county

Florida Supreme Court says red-light cameras still legal

May 7, 2018

Local governments can still use red-light cameras to catch traffic violators, the Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week, resolving conflicting lower courts’ decisions on how the devices should be used in ticketing traffic infractions.  The Tampa Bay Times’ Elizabeth …

Florida Has Fourth-Worst Medical Care in America, Report Warns

May 7, 2018

Last week, the Commonwealth Fund, a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation dedicated to expanding access to health care, released its annual report for all 50 states — and Florida performed abysmally.  Jerry Iannelli reports for Miami New Times. http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/florida-has-fourth-worst-medical-care-in-america-commonwealth-fund-report-warns-10322453

Halifax Health appeals bond case to Florida Supreme Court

May 7, 2018

Halifax Health will try to convince the Florida Supreme Court that a multimillion dollar hospital under construction in Deltona should be completed using bond money after two state court judges ruled that the project is unlawful.  Mike Finch II reports …