Florida

• FloridaSocietyOct 15

  Florida ICU Nurse Faces Felony Charges Over Alleged Fentanyl Theft

  A Florida ICU nurse faces felony charges after allegedly stealing fentanyl from a critically ill patient's IV infusion at the Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital. Police reported she was seen withdrawing fluid and later attempted to return for more, despite not being assigned to the patient.

• FloridaEconomyOct 15

  AM Best Commentary on Hurricane Isaias Impact and Citizens Depopulation in Florida

  New commentary from AM Best suggests the depopulation of state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is proving successful. Following Hurricane Isaias's landfall near Destin, Florida, insured losses are estimated at low single-digit billions. The rating agency noted that legislative reforms have spread policies among several other insurers in Florida.

• FloridaPoliticsOct 14

  Early Voting Begins October 19 Across South Florida Counties

  Early voting for the November 3, 2026, general election starts on Monday, October 19, in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Voters will decide on measures affecting taxes and public services, including constitutional amendments for Florida.

• FloridaSocietyOct 14

  Four Rescued Manatees Return to Florida for Rehabilitation

  Four rescued manatees were transported from Ohio to Florida to continue rehabilitation with the goal of release into the wild. The transfer involved careful planning, utilizing specialized containers and maintaining appropriate body temperatures during transport. This effort is a partnership between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership.

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