Florida bill would allow childcare as a campaign expense
Boynton Beach Democratic Senator Lori Berman waited to run for public office until her children were in high school. Now she says she has some regrets. So, Berman has filed a bill she hopes will encourage young parents to run -- by helping to cover their child-care costs. Under the bill, candidates with young children could use their campaign funds to pay for childcare, but only for campaign events such as canvassing, participating in debates, and meeting with constituents or donors. More from WUSF.
Religious signs would be banned from Broward schools under policy change
Neither God nor Satan would be able to be featured on a sign outside a Broward school, under a new proposed policy. The School Board is scheduled to vote Dec. 17 on whether to approve a policy change that would ban religious groups from appearing on banners on school grounds. The School Board briefly discussed it during a workshop Tuesday. Only one of the nine board members, Brenda Fam, voiced concern about the proposed change. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Changes are coming to Medicare. Here's what you need to know
Florida has more people getting their health insurance from the federal government than any other state, other than California. More than one out of every 10 Floridians are on traditional Medicare. Add in the other 2½ million people who use Medicare Advantage through private insurers and about one out of every five people in Florida relies on some version of Medicare to help pay for their health care. More from WUSF.
Beach walking in Southwest Florida? Be aware of noxious red tide
State health officials are warning red tide is present at two popular Naples beaches, Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach, and advise beachgoers of potential health concerns. The advisory from the state Department of Health in Collier County about Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach issued Tuesday came one day after the DOH said red tide is present at Seagate Beach. More from the Naples Daily News.
Avon Park to get 80 affordable housing units
The county last week helped pave the way for a new 80-unit affordable housing community in Avon Park by agreeing to lend the developer a small portion of the cost of the construction. “Affordable housing is truly needed in our community,” said Ingra Gardner, the county’s community programs director. “We have a good partnership with the developer in bringing 80 units of affordable, multi-family homes. It’s been a long time coming.” More from the Highlands News-Sun.
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Bay Area man retiring from Shriners Hospital after creating about 10,000 artificial limbs for children
A Tampa Bay area man behind the creation of an estimated 10,000 artificial limbs for children while working for Shriners Hospital is retiring after 38 years of work. By night, Danny Griner is the drummer for the band "Skunkhammer," bringing rock and roll to local clubs. But by day, he has a different beat. "I make orthopedic braces toe to head and artificial limbs for patients missing any extremity," said Griner.
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United Way Miami CEO Hudson on how businesses can aid nonprofits
Symeria T. Hudson, President and CEO of United Way Miami, shares insights on how her background in business has enhanced her leadership roles at nonprofits, as well as the challenges nonprofits face, and how partnerships with for-profit businesses, education organizations and health care groups can bolster nonprofit services.
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