Danny Burgess

The optional online course would teach how to interact with people who have dementia, recognize behaviors, use alternatives to physical restraints and spot signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

The expanded eligibility would apply to veterans’ nursing homes and what are known as domiciliary homes. The state operates eight skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility.

In the upcoming legislative session, Sen. Danny Burgess (R-Tampa) will be the chair of a new committee focused on pandemic preparedness and response. He spoke with WFSU about his expectations for the committee.

The select committee will review the state's response to the pandemic and identify areas for the Legislature to make improvements, Senate President Wilton Simpson said.

Governor Ron Desantis wants Danny Burgess Jr. to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. During the required public interview Friday morning before the...

Incoming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named a state representative who is a member of the Army Reserves to be his veterans' affairs director.Republican…

After approving similar proposals in each of the past three years, the House is poised to again take up a “direct primary care” bill during the 2018…

In an issue closely watched by business, legal and labor groups, the House on Tuesday is scheduled to take up a bill that would revamp workers'…