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Gallagher Clarifies Non-Ownership in Florida ACA Fraud Case, Resolves Federal Investigation

Gallagher Clarifies Non-Ownership in Florida ACA Fraud Case, Resolves Federal Investigation

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, has clarified its non-ownership of AssuredPartners of South Florida (APSF), a firm involved in a fraudulent scheme related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). APSF, which was once owned by AssuredPartners Inc., pleaded guilty to charges and agreed to pay $27.6 million as part of a federal investigation settlement. Additionally, AssuredPartners will pay $107 million to resolve False Claims Act violations. The scheme involved signing up homeless individuals in South Florida for ACA policies, generating millions in commissions for those involved. Gallagher emphasized that it was aware of the investigation during its acquisition of AssuredPartners in 2025 and that APSF was not part of the acquisition.
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Jeff Hafley brings hope and optimism (again) as Dolphins’ begin OTAs

Jeff Hafley brings hope and optimism (again) as Dolphins’ begin OTAs

Jeff Hafley continues to say all the right things as the Miami Dolphins start voluntary OTAs this week.
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Report: Falcons' James Pearce Jr. won't attend workouts after arrest

Report: Falcons' James Pearce Jr. won't attend workouts after arrest

Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. is not expected to report for the start of Atlanta's offseason program Tuesday following his February arrest in Florida, NFL Network reported.
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Lil Tjay Posts Bond, Denies Involvement in Offset Shooting, Calls Offset a 'Rat'

Lil Tjay Posts Bond, Denies Involvement in Offset Shooting, Calls Offset a 'Rat'

Lil Tjay Posts Bond, Denies Involvement in Offset Shooting, Calls Offset a 'Rat'
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Orlando Health Expands in Alabama with Acquisition of RMC Health System

Orlando Health Expands in Alabama with Acquisition of RMC Health System

Orlando Health, a Florida-based healthcare provider, is expanding its presence in Alabama by acquiring the RMC Health System, which includes a 375-bed medical center, outpatient facilities, and specialty practices in Northeast Alabama. The acquisition, announced on Tuesday, is part of Orlando Health's strategy to enhance healthcare services in the region. The City of Anniston, which owns RMC, has approved the transaction, and it is expected to be finalized this fall, pending regulatory approvals. The deal includes significant investments in RMC's facilities, equipment, and technology to improve patient care and physician recruitment. The acquisition follows Orlando Health's recent $910 million deal to acquire majority ownership of five hospitals in Birmingham, Alabama, from Tenet Healthcare.
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Florida School Bus Driver Faces 29 Felony Child Neglect Charges After Train Collision

Florida School Bus Driver Faces 29 Felony Child Neglect Charges After Train Collision

A school bus driver in Florida, Yvonne Hampton, has been charged with 29 felony counts of child neglect following a train collision that endangered the lives of 29 children and an adult. The incident took place at the intersection of E Central Avenue and N Market Street in Bushnell on April 2. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Pat Breeden, announced the charges and emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that the driver's poor decisions could have resulted in fatalities. The investigation was thorough, with the Sheriff's Office working closely with the school board, which provided video footage that was crucial to the case. In addition to the child neglect charges, Hampton faces one count of endangering an adult.
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Watson Clinic Settles $10 Million Data Breach Lawsuit

Watson Clinic Settles $10 Million Data Breach Lawsuit

Watson Clinic Settles $10 Million Data Breach Lawsuit
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Insurance Information Institute Launches Campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin to Address Legal System Abuse

Insurance Information Institute Launches Campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin to Address Legal System Abuse

Insurance Information Institute Launches Campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin to Address Legal System Abuse
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Judge orders rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody in case involving rapper Gucci Mane's label

Judge orders rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody in case involving rapper Gucci Mane's label

A federal judge ordered rapper Pooh Shiesty to remain in custody after he and eight others were accused of kidnapping three music industry professionals and robbing them at gunpoint in Texas during a contract dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane’s record label
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Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

By David Hood-Nuño MIAMI, April 6 (Reuters) - Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the past decade, is showing signs of strain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Maine Coach Ryan Jennings Drowns Saving Children from Rip Current in Florida

Maine Coach Ryan Jennings Drowns Saving Children from Rip Current in Florida

Ryan Jennings, a respected coach and father from Maine, tragically drowned while saving his children from a rip current during a family vacation in Juno Beach, Florida. Jennings, along with his wife Emily and their three children, was visiting his parents in South Florida. On Wednesday afternoon, two of his children were caught in a rip current while swimming. Jennings heroically swam out to rescue them, successfully saving their lives but losing his own in the process. Geraldine Ollila, a family friend, described the Jennings family as an ideal family and praised Ryan as a hero. Emily Jennings, who recently discovered she is pregnant with their fourth child, remains in Florida with her family. A GoFundMe account has been established by Ollila to support Emily and her children during this difficult time.
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Florida Appeals Court Ruling May Reopen Workers' Compensation Claims

Florida Appeals Court Ruling May Reopen Workers' Compensation Claims

A recent decision by a Florida appeals court has reinterpreted a 32-year-old workers' compensation statute, potentially extending the statute of limitations on many injury claims. This ruling could lead to the reopening of numerous cases across the state. The case, known as Estes vs. Palm Beach County School District, involved a teacher injured in 2021. The court found that previous interpretations of the statute were incorrect, allowing for a longer period to file claims. The decision has significant implications for pending and future claims, particularly those involving permanent disability. Legal experts suggest that this could affect hundreds of cases, as the new interpretation allows the statute of limitations to restart one year after the last medical treatment or benefit payment.