A Senate committee Thursday passed a Dept. of Health reorganization bill that removes education and prevention. The public-health community doesn't like it, but likes the House bill even less.
Some lawmakers want to get rid of the requirement for middle schools and leave the decision to local districts. Hear what kids think about the idea of no more gym class. Also:
--Bill would let doctors use arbitration form.
--Meningitis vaccine for 7th graders in budget.
--House passes child-protection bill.
The governor said he favors the House's bill, which would limit coverage for auto-crash injuries to emergency rooms. The chief financial officer favors the Senate bill, which takes a different approach. Meanwhile, the House Speaker explains why the problem is so hard to solve.
Cosmetic surgeon Oscar Ramirez lost his license in Maryland after two patients died, so he moved to Weston. Florida authorities will consider his case, but the legal process can take a long time.
Death from ectopic pregnancy, while still rare, has grown so much in Florida that the CDC is concerned. Are women waiting too long to seek medical care?
The woman was mauled by a pit bull named Feisty, accused of three previous attacks.
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I apologize for my mistake: State employees are not off for Presidents Day on Monday. It's a federal holiday, not state.
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