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Legislation Will Help Save Community Pharmacies, Attention to Patient Care

March 21, 2017 - 8:00am

Florida’s current Agency for Healthcare Administrations (AHCA) rules state managed care plans can limit the number of pharmacies allowed to participate in their Medicaid Managed Care networks based on meeting the federal Medicare network adequacy standards. ACHA adopted these standards, which only require plans to have one pharmacy within a 30-minute travel time for patients in urban areas and a 60-minute travel time for patients in rural areas.

From Where?

Henry Payne

March 21, 2017 - 2:00am

Poll: Bill Nelson Continues to Lead Rick Scott in 2018 Senate Matchup

Allison Nielsen

March 20, 2017 - 6:45pm

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson continues to edge out Gov. Rick Scott in a hypothetical 2018 matchup, according to the latest poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Wireless Technology Sparks Legislative Debate

Jim Turner News Service of Florida

March 20, 2017 - 6:45pm

A debate about how to move forward with 5G wireless, the next generation of high-speed technology, is making big waves in the Legislature.

Proponents say the technology is needed to meet consumer demand and will spur economic growth.

"At the end of the day, I want to make sure Florida is ahead of the technology curve," said Rep. Mike La Rosa, R-St. Cloud.

Aramis Ayala Pushing Back into Markeith Loyd Murder Case

Nancy Smith

March 20, 2017 - 5:45pm

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala said Monday she is pushing back against Gov. Rick Scott's decision last week to remove her from the case of accused cop killer Markeith Loyd.

Mayors Tomás Regalado and Philip Levine Refuse to Back Down on Strict Airbnb Regulations

Allison Nielsen

March 20, 2017 - 5:00pm

If Miami area Mayors Tomás Regalado and Philip Levine made anything clear Monday, it’s that they have no plans to back down on their ongoing war against homesharing company Airbnb anytime soon.

How ‘Ceremonial’ Mayor Gillum Shot Himself in Both Feet

Barney Bishop

March 20, 2017 - 12:00pm

An ironic thing happened on the way to the Democratic nomination for governor for Tallahassee’s “ceremonial” Mayor Andrew Gillum.

As Leslie Wimes said the other day in her column, another Democrat got tripped up on an email issue.

And once again, it’s a self-inflicted error.

As a result, a complaint has been filed with 2nd Judicial Circuit State Attorney Jack Campbell, who has asked that new Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil investigate the charge.

Florida Wants Neil Gorsuch on Supreme Court, Poll Finds

Kevin Derby

March 20, 2017 - 10:30am

With confirmation hearings beginning on Capitol Hill, a new poll shows Florida voters support President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Proposed All Aboard Florida Regulations: Driven by Safety Concerns or Politics?

Ed Dean

March 20, 2017 - 1:00pm

Since 2014, the team behind All Aboard Florida (AAF) and Brightline has known that expanding rail in the Space Coast and the Treasure Coast would not be an easy sell. Over the past year, All Aboard Florida officials have expressed optimism after winning court battles and obtaining permits to move forward.

Carlos Curbelo Takes to the National Airwaves to Talk About Climate Change

Kevin Derby

March 20, 2017 - 10:00am

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., who co-chairs and helped found the Climate Solution Caucus, took to the national stage this past weekend to focus on the environment.

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