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Recent News About Florida Department of Health
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Registration and Award Nominations for 2022 Human Trafficking Summit are Now Open
Registration and Award Nominations for 2022 Human Trafficking Summit are Now Open. -
Business fights Florida's proof-of-vaccine mandate
TALLAHASSEE -- A business has filed suit against the Florida surgeon general and the head of the Florida Department of Health for requiring customers to show proof of vaccinations. -
Florida health officials sued by cruise lines that want proof of COVID vaccine
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - Cruise lines are suing the Florida surgeon general for preventing them from asking for COVID-19 vaccination documentation from passengers. -
Department of Health sued by fired employee who complained about lack of face masks
TALLAHASSEE -- A woman is suing the Florida Department of Health for wrongful termination after she says she blew a whistle about the disability discrimination she experienced while an employee. -
Norwegian Cruise Line sues Florida over new law that bans 'vaccine passports'
Norwegian Cruise Line is suing Florida over its new law barring businesses from requiring customers to show they have been vaccinated for COVID-19, arguing the law prevents Norwegian from resuming safe sailing operations. -
Woman claims wrongful termination for whistleblower retaliation
TALLAHASSEE -- A woman claims to have been wrongfully terminated in retaliation for being a "whistleblower." -
Florida Department of Health harasses employees who are new mothers on maternity leave, lawsuit says
The Florida Department of Health is accused of wrongfully discriminating against an employee for her decision to get pregnant and have children, according to documents filed on March 19 in the Northern Florida District Court. -
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on Jan. 27
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on Jan. 27 in the suits below: -
Jan. 27: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "declaratory - circuit" cases
The following cases categorized as "declaratory - circuit" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on Jan. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Dana Ciancimino vs State of Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics on Jan. 27
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dana Ciancimino against State of Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics on Jan. 27. -
Leaked coronavirus panel's report urges Florida to restrict restaurant, bar capacity
A new White House Coronavirus Task Force report labels Florida a red zone for coronavirus cases and calls on authorities to ramp up mitigation efforts, including restaurant capacity limits and mask mandates that Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to have ruled out. -
July 20: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "declaratory - circuit" cases
The following cases categorized as "declaratory - circuit" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on July 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on July 20
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on July 20 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Maureen Davis Gundry vs The State of Florida Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics on July 20
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Maureen Davis Gundry against The State of Florida Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics on July 20. -
Broward County order requires residents to follow mask rules in their home
Attorney: Enforcing mask requirement residentially could be problematic -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: First Remote Jury Selection Pilot Program Held in Miami
In addition to traditional robes, 11th Circuit Judge Beatrice Butchko wore a surgical mask and plastic face shield. -
Coronavirus spike forces Florida bar exam to go online
Florida’s planned in-person July 28-29 bar exam has been delayed three weeks and rescheduled in an online format due to rising coronavirus cases in the state. -
May 19: Pinellas Circuit Court docket for "auto negligence" cases
The following cases categorized as "auto negligence" were on the docket in the Pinellas Circuit Court on May 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Pinellas Circuit Court: Actions Taken on May 19
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activity on May 19 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Samuel Bernard Walker vs Florida Department of Health on May 19
The Pinellas Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Samuel Bernard Walker against Florida Department of Health on May 19.