News Service of Florida

The contributions during the first three months of 2025 went to the Smart & Safe Florida committee, which is gathering signatures to get a revised constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot.

The bill drew debate in the Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee because it would expand what is known as the “Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.”

U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle’s ruling said the plaintiffs lacked legal standing because none of them alleged they are not receiving services they need or are facing a reduction or denial of services.

Sanctuary Cannabis' failed challenge centered on a new state Department of Health formula that dramatically increased costs for marijuana companies.

The bill would clear the way for “medical benefit plans” for farmers that would not be subject to the same state and federal regulations as health insurance.

Before leading DCF, Harris spent nearly two decades with AHCA in several roles, including acting secretary, administering Florida's Medicaid program.

The refusal means an appeals court opinion will stand after decades of legal wrangling involving the foundation, which was created with money from the trust and provides pediatric medical care in Florida.

A state Senate committee advanced a measure that would allow doctors to prescribe appropriate meds to patients with mental illnesses without having to first use other drugs that are not effective.

The measure, introduced in the state House, includes numerous issues related to the state Department of Agriculture. Many local governments have ended fluoridation in recent months.

Enrollment decreased slightly according to newly released totals. Here are monthly enrollment totals over the past year.