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Laura Bargfeld/APThe state issued the emergency rule Tuesday night on the eve of an emergency hearing. The cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which will reduce the income eligibility for aid and remove a key medication from coverage, are slated to take effect March 1. -
Screenshot/Orange County via YouTubeIf county commissioners decide Monday they want the sales tax on the ballot, they'll set a public hearing for early April, and they’ll need to spell out how it would be spent.
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One proposal successfully cleared the Senate, but has yet to advance in the House. -
The bill, which allows parents to opt out of mandatory vaccines for "philosophical” reasons, is advancing through the Florida Senate, even as cases of measles are on the rise. -
Lake Cares Food Pantry reports serving 500 more families a month compared to normal levels. -
More than a week after making comments comparing dogs and Muslims, U.S. Rep. Randy Fine continues to push the issue, and Central Florida leaders call out religious hate.
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The program "is designed to enhance mobility, improve access to essential goods and services, and foster independence and social connection among downtown Orlando’s senior population," according to the contract. -
Bike Week starts the weekend of February 27, followed closely by Spring Break. -
An issue with the SLS rocket’s helium pressurization system is prompting the move. It can only be worked on while inside NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building.
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