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Get ahead of Tax Day: IRS introduces free tax-filing program
Florida residents can now file their simple income-tax forms for free and save time through the Internal Revenue Service's Direct File pilot program…
Expert tips to prevent cavities for Children's Dental Health Month
Beyond celebrating Valentine's Day, February is Children's Dental Health Month - which serves as a reminder to prioritize oral health habits that can …
FL sees drop in national health rankings among states
Florida has dropped to the 31st position among states in national health rankings. It's a decline from last year's 27th spot. Local public health …
Proposed rule aims to protect retirement savers from unscrupulous advisers
The Biden administration has proposed a rule to help people save more in retirement and avoid "junk" fees from unscrupulous financial advisers…
Report: Florida Power & Light scores high in transition to clean energy
In its latest report rating the progress of utility companies transitioning from fossil fuels such as coal into clean energy like wind and solar…
Avoid last-minute crush of choosing a health plan
When it comes to open enrollment and navigating the many health care options, experts say starting your research sooner rather than later is the best …
Florida's Medicaid Redetermination Issues, Coverage Losses in Spotlight
Health policy experts are highlighting a multitude of concerns regarding Florida's Medicaid Redetermination process, claiming it results in a lack of …
Community Health Centers See Record Number of Patients Seeking Care
This has been National Health Center Week, to showcase the impact of community health centers serving a growing number of patients in Florida and …
Report: Chain 'Dollar Stores' Harmful Communities
Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, with more locations than McDonald's, Starbucks, Target and Walmart combined, according to …
FL Group Works to Keep Eligible People on Medicaid
As Florida "unwinds" from the COVID-19 public health emergency and returns its Medicaid program to pre-pandemic rules, there's a possibility that …
Blue Light Exposure: Understanding the Risks
With the increasing use of digital devices and computers in daily life, we're all exposed to more and more blue light. They may be convenient and …
FL Nonprofit Helps Offset High Cost of Insulin
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a disease affecting more than 37 million Americans, as well as the hefty …