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Florida Highway Patrol Troopers Arrest Two Suspects in Separate Armed Robbery Cases: In separate incidents, Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested two suspects accused of armed robbery. In the first incident, a trooper arrested a man who allegedly robbed a convenience store at gunpoint. In the second incident, a trooper arrested a man who allegedly robbed a bank at gunpoint.
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Florida Department of Health Issues Alert on Rise in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Florida Department of Health has issued an alert on the rise of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in the state. RSV is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms. However, it can be serious for infants and young children.
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Florida Fire Marshals Investigating House Fire in Jacksonville: Fire marshals are investigating a house fire in Jacksonville that left one person dead. The fire started early this morning and quickly engulfed the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Florida Department of Transportation Announces New Road Safety Initiative: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced a new road safety initiative aimed at reducing the number of crashes and fatalities on state roads. The initiative will focus on increasing awareness of traffic safety laws and enforcing those laws.
In addition to the above, here are some other recent Florida Public Safety news stories:
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Border Security: Governor DeSantis signed an executive order on Monday to strengthen border security in Florida. The order directs state law enforcement agencies to increase patrols along the state’s border with Georgia and to cooperate with federal agencies to combat illegal immigration.
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Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Ban Abortion After 15 Weeks of Pregnancy: The Florida Legislature passed a bill on Tuesday that would ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The bill now goes to Governor DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law.
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Sues CVS Health for Allegedly Overcharging for Prescription Drugs: Attorney General Moody sued CVS Health on Monday for allegedly overcharging Florida Medicaid for prescription drugs. The lawsuit alleges that CVS Health inflated the prices of drugs by up to 300% and that the company engaged in other unfair business practices.
Please note that this is just a brief overview of today’s Florida Public Safety news. For more information, please visit the websites of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida Department of Transportation.