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tampabay.com > news > health > 03/06/2026 > florida-naturopathy-alternative-medicine

After a 67-year gap, Florida may be about to legalize naturopathic medicine

3+ hour, 15+ min ago  (666+ words) After a 67-year gap, Florida may be about to legalize naturopathic medicine'Tampa Bay Times...

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tampabay.com > news > florida-politics > 03/05/2026 > vaccine-mandates-exemptions-medical-freedom-desantis-ladapo

Florida vaccine exemption bill dead this session

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (252+ words) Florida vaccine exemption bill dead this session'Tampa Bay Times TALLAHASSEE " Florida's Legislature won't change the state's vaccine laws this session Although the Florida Senate is set to pass legislation that would make it easier to opt out of vaccines that…...

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tampabay.com > news > 03/04/2026 > colon-cancer-rise-what-tampa-bay-needs-know

Colon cancer on the rise: What Tampa Bay needs to know

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (314+ words) Colon cancer on the rise: What Tampa Bay needs to know'Tampa Bay Times Colon cancer has quietly become the deadliest cancer for adults under the age of 50 in the United States, a shift not seen in nearly a decade.New…...

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MyTBtickets Calendar

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tampabay.com > viewpoints > 03/02/2026 > floridas-kids-shouldnt-be-test-case-intoxicating-hemp-column

Florida’s kids shouldn’t be the test case for intoxicating hemp | Column

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (597+ words) As a parent and someone who is heavily invested in the strength of my local community, I have spent a lot of time thinking about the basic building blocks of a healthy community: safe neighborhoods, strong schools and clear rules…...

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tampabay.com > news > hillsborough > 03/02/2026 > help-us-report-floridas-child-welfare-system

Help us report on Florida’s child welfare system

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (225+ words) Help us report on Florida's child welfare system'Tampa Bay Times Florida's foster care population has been cut nearly in half over the last six years, according to the Department of Children and Families Lead agencies say they are putting greater…...

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tampabay.com > news > health > 02/28/2026 > florida-medicaid-work-requirement-gaetz

Florida bill would force some on Medicaid to work but at what cost?

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (540+ words) A GOP lawmaker is proposing a new law requiring able-bodied adults enrolled on Medicaid work at least 80 hours a month to stay eligible. But Florida is one of 10 states that have not expanded the federal health benefit Only the lowest…...

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tampabay.com > news > florida-politics > 02/23/2026 > va-disability-benefits-rule-change

What to know about changes to how the VA rates disabilities

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (402+ words) The seal at the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. The VA on Friday said it was pausing a new rule for how it determines disability benefits after bipartisan concern. [CHARLES DHARAPAK | AP] Following bipartisan outcry, the U.S Department…...

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tampabay.com > news > hillsborough > 02/18/2026 > chris-boles-commissioner-cancer-diagnosis

Hillsborough County commissioner announces cancer diagnosis

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (149+ words) Hillsborough County Commissioner Chris Boles has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Boles will begin treatment immediately and is confident he can continue to work with minimal interruption, he said ... Hillsborough County Commissioner Chris Boles has been diagnosed with throat cancer…...

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tampabay.com > news > florida-politics > 02/12/2026 > florida-aids-drug-assistance-program-adap-cuts-desantis-ladapo

Florida blamed Congress for AIDS drug cuts. The DeSantis admin made them worse.

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1765+ words) TALLAHASSEE " Gov. Ron DeSantis" administration is blaming rising health care costs and Congress for cutting off life-saving access to affordable AIDS drugs to thousands of Floridians next month. But the administration"s own actions will cripple the program. Florida is…...