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| 6/23/2016

More than 100 charged in Florida in health care fraud sweep

In what the U.S. Department of Justice described as an "unprecedented nationwide sweep," more than 100 people in Florida have been charged with crimes related to Medicare and Medicaid fraud. More from the Gainesville Sun, the Florida Times-Union, CNN, and First Coast News.

In wee hours, Hillsborough leaders approve Tampa Bay Express

The Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization voted 12 to 4 shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday morning to keep the controversial $6 billion road project known as TBX on track and in its long-term funding plans. More from the Tampa Bay Times and WFLA.

Port Canaveral reaches cargo deal on new cars from Mexico

Port Canaveral and AutoPort Inc. have reached a deal with a major automaker that will ship cars manufactured in Mexico to the port for distribution to markets throughout Florida. More from Florida Today.

Sarasota arts groups receive record $1.9 million

Thanks to Sarasota County’s ever-increasing popularity as a vacation destination, Sarasota County Commissioners approved a record $1.9 million in Tourist Development Cultural/Arts grants Monday night to support 33 area arts and cultural groups in 2017. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Pilot program introduces robotics, programming to Jacksonville preschoolers

All About Kids preschool is one of three schools in Jacksonville that have participated in a robotics and programming for pre-K pilot program developed by a team of Florida Institute of Education researchers at the University of North Florida. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Environment
It's Expensive to Get Hit By Florida Lightning

florida Everyone knows Florida is the lightning capital of the country. But what's really striking is how much more insurance companies had to shell out for lightning claims in Florida last year compared to the rest of the country.

» More from the Tampa Bay Times.

Out of the Box
Paying Phone Bill With Pennies

pennies pay phone bill A Florida man became so fed up with Frontier Communications – after it bought Verizon’s service and its local customer base – that he decided to take a stand. After trying to contest an almost $100 cancellation fee, he decided to pay it in pennies.

» More from Tribune Broadcasting

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