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Florida Dept. of Health ordered to release COVID-19 data after a two-year legal battle

A settlement has now been reached requiring the Florida Department of Health to release COVID-19 data withheld from the public during the height of the pandemic.The Florida Center for Government Accountability and former State Representative Carols Guillermo Smith fought for release of the data in a two-year legal battle. We take a closer look at the settlement and what release of the hidden data will mean going forward in a conversation with Smith and the Florida Center for Government Accountability’s Michael Barfield.

Florida voters give a thumbs down to constitutional amendments

The proposals needed support from 60 percent of voters to pass. As of late Tuesday, all three were below that threshold.

Saint Paul Mayor says Chauvin verdict shows accountability

'Sigh of relief:' Saint Paul Mayor says Chauvin verdict a welcome sign of accountability

On social media, be more like a cat than a dog

Why we should be more like cats than dogs when it comes to social media

U.S. to 'hold Taliban accountable' after Afghanistan exit

Biden says U.S. will still 'hold Taliban accountable' after troops leave Afghanistan

GOP proposal would steer money into health savings accounts

What to know about the GOP proposal to steer money into health savings accounts

Cashiers, cooks, delivery people, fast-food workers and their supporters rallied outside New York City Hall in 2017. Their influential union, the Service Employees International Union, also includes about half a million home health aides.

Medicaid Officials Target Home Health Aides' Union Dues

The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would prohibit some home health workers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks. The rule would likely undercut unions' power, all agree.

British Prime Minister David Cameron departs No. 10 Downing St. to greet Ireland's Taoiseach Enda Kenny at Downing Street on November 9, 2015, in London, England. The head of Ireland's government released a statement this morning that it is supportive of Britain remaining in the European Union. (Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

British Prime Minister Pushes EU Reform

David Cameron today outlined a reform plan he hopes will make that membership more appealing to the United Kingdom.

The March number of more than 192,000 checks reflecting gun purchases in Florida is higher than any month in more than two decades.

Background Checks Reflecting Gun Sales Break New Records In Florida, Nationally

Background checks for new gun purchases in Florida during March – when the coronavirus pandemic worsened dramatically – surged to set records, according...

Lee County Parks & Recreation to open summer camp registration March 23

Lee County families planning ahead for summer can begin registering their children for Parks & Recreation summer camps starting at 7 a.m. Monday, March 23. The registration date is later than in previous years, giving families more time to explore camp options and prepare for the upcoming season.Lee County Parks & Recreation offers several camp programs based on age and interests. Traditional Summer Camps are available for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade, while Middle School Summer Camps serve students in sixth through eighth grade. Specialty camps and special needs camps are also offered, with age ranges varying by program and location.Summer camps will run for eight weeks, from June 8 through Aug. 2, at a cost of $85 per week per child. Camp hours vary by location and are listed on the department’s website.

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