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The Florida Silver Hair Council exists to ensure the voices of older Floridians are heard where decisions are made. What we need to do here is to speak up when we see policies that put seniors at unnecessary risk. The way Medicare currently handles painkillers is one such policy, and last week’s hearing in the House Energy and Commerce Committee focused on a bill that would provide an opportunity to fix it. At that hearing, our Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma expressed the seriousness of the opioid epidemic by saying, “The best thing they can do is never start.” If…

As families across the country face rising costs and economic uncertainty, Florida continues to stand out in its commitment to affordable higher education. To help families take advantage of this moment, the Florida Prepaid College Commission today announced limited-time April incentives to reward families who start early. Families who enroll in the new prepaid plan between April 1 and 30, 2026 will receive a $50 contribution directly into their new college savings account. Registration can be done online at MyFloridaPrepaid.com. Florida Prepaid College Plans allow families to lock in future college tuition and fees at today’s prices, ensuring protection from…

Tkachuk’s goal was his fourth of the game. Jordan Spence cut into Ottawa’s deficit with a wrist shot at 15:14 to make the score 6-2. Michael Amadio started the attack in the third period and scored at 4:29, inching the Senators to 6-3. After Gregor received a five-minute major penalty and a match penalty for his hit on Carter Jakemchuk, the Panthers were able to not only prevent shorthanded damage from that penalty, but also thwart Gustav Forsling’s 6-on-3 attempt after a stumble penalty. Despite the late onslaught from the Senators, the Panthers won 6-3, ending a three-game losing streak.…

Nominees for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards have been announced, with three Central Florida semifinalists not advancing. Back in January, chef Toni Elkhouri of Melbourne’s Cedar’s Cafe and Wendy Lopez, chef and partner of Reyes Mezcaleria and Sparrow Wine Bar & Lounge (the latter of which was the Critics’ Choice Best New Restaurant at this year’s Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards) were early nominees in the Best Chef: Southern category, and Lakeland’s Bone & Bread Bakehouse also won in the Outstanding Bakery category. “I’m in the middle of nowhere and I don’t think a lot of judges are going to…

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL has approved a plan that will allow the Jacksonville Jaguars to temporarily relocate their home games to Camping World Stadium in Orlando for the 2027 season as renovations to Jacksonville’s home stadium progress. The decision marks a temporary but significant change for one of Florida’s three NFL franchises, positioning Orlando as the primary host city for pro football during the renovation period. Temporary move during major upgrade The Jaguars’ current home, Everbank Stadium, will undergo a comprehensive renovation aimed at modernizing the facility, improving fan amenities, and ensuring its long-term viability as an NFL venue.…

This is part 3 of an investigative series about money and influence in high-stakes health policy decisions, and how the Broward Hospital Bill, which never received a referendum, became a battleground for unsung interests. In the first article in this series, The Florida Daily examined how private polling and merger-based questions shaped early public perceptions of House Bill 1047 and Senate Bill 1122. Part 2 describes how the Tallahassee-based 501(c)(4), its vendors, and political operatives conveyed these messages through “Taxpayer”-branded campaigns. In this third series, we trace the steps the visible and invisible power centers took together to prevent Broward’s…

Hero of the Seas will join Royal Caribbean’s fleet next year as the company’s newest Icon class ship, featuring nine pools, a new waterslide and 28 restaurants. Building on the success of Icon and Star of the Seas, as well as Legend of the Seas scheduled to open this year, Hero of the Seas will debut from Miami in August 2027 with more water features and new dining facilities. With a gross tonnage of 248,663 tons, the ship can accommodate 5,654 guests and 2,350 crew members in two-person capacity on seven-night itineraries in the Eastern and Western Caribbean. “The Icon…

TAMPA, Fla. — Business leaders across Florida are expressing strong confidence in the state’s economic trajectory, with capital investment expectations reaching record levels, according to a new quarterly survey from The Florida Council of 100. The council’s Q1 2026 CEO Economic Outlook Index, based on responses from more than 100 executives representing some of Florida’s largest employers, had an overall score of 98, significantly higher than the national index of 89. The index measures CEO expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment over the next six months. The most important development in the latest report is the surge in capital…

SEO heading:Keizer University rebuilds reputation after past controversy, aims to stabilize enrollment and refocus on student performance FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After years of scrutiny related to past allegations about its recruiting practices and student performance, Keizer University is working to restore its reputation — and early signs suggest these efforts may be helping stabilize enrollment and restore confidence among prospective students. Beyond past controversies Keizer University, a prominent private university with campuses across Florida, has faced criticism in the past few years from former students and watchdog groups who have raised concerns about tuition transparency, job expectations and hiring…