Were it not for the national attention his story garnered, Kasey Edwards would be half the man he is today. Well, an arm short of a whole man anyway. Edwards, who survived an alligator attack while swimming with his friends in South Florida, was lucky to have kept his life however he did suffer the [...]
Orlando, Florida’s premiere theme park, Walt Disney World, recently celebrated the opening of its state of the art medical facility designed for employees and their families. While employees still have the option of seeking medical care outside of the center, why would they want to? The 15,000 square foot facility offers everything from routine and [...]
Supporters of the proposed Amendment 2, which would define marriage as the union of “man and woman” say that it is necessary to define this particular aspect of our culture. Those in opposition to the proposal feel that its vague wording will threaten the rights of many heterosexual couples as well. While its advocates seem [...]
For Alex Acosta, fighting Medicare fraud continues to rank as high on his list of priorities as does fighting gangs and political corruption. While the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida promised to continue working northward in delivering reform, it seems that Miami continues to provide him with more than enough fraud to [...]
Health Net, which until recently has provided one of the lowest rates among Medicare providers in Florida will be nearly doubling its price and raising its deductible. Seniors are being warned to look carefully at their policy renewals, as the same named plan may come with much higher costs than in the past. health Net [...]
Various volunteer driven campaign headquarters have sprung up around Florida to fight for the candidate they feel can best help the nation. While Obama is sending no financial support to these centers, people are spending their own time and money just because they are so invested in the outcome of this election. For many, it [...]
Florida once again finds itself as the possible decision maker in the upcoming election. Both candidates are focusing their energies on winning the state and it’s many older, high turn-out voters. Obama is currently in the lead after all the economic turmoil of late has turned many people away from the current Republican tactics and [...]
In the final legs of the presidential race, the question has become whether the era of conservatism is coming to an end. Republicans have been dominant for quite some time, but in a time of economic turmoil and uncertainty, it seems that the Democrats are looking to make a comeback. Continuing to focus on issues [...]
People at the mercy of private insurance companies, those who are self employeed or cannot acquire coverage from a large company, are at a distinct disadvantage. Not only do they face higher premiums and the issue of pre-existing conditions not being covered, they also face a greater risk of having their claims denied. Such was [...]
In Gainesville, FL, federal cutbacks may force the Merdian Center, a small residential treatment center for patients with psychiatric and substance-abuse problems, to shut down. This will leave over half a million residents in North Central Florida without access to publicly funded in-patient psychiatric services. The center has been the salvation of many, including a [...]