Senate Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gaetz said that questions surrounding Hope Florida and its foundation contributed to his decision to hold off on considering the nominations at his committee’s final meeting.
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The bills, which have advanced in the Senate, would require schools to take certain preventative measures to protect student health in the classroom and on the athletic field.
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Hospitals are increasingly using AI assistants to handle scheduling, preparation and patient questions about medical procedures. Now nursing unions are bargaining for contract protections for their members.
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The Napes-based company, which owns five hospitals in Georgia and Missouri and operates one in Florida, said it does not plan to close any locations.
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