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Millions of older people are getting tests they don’t need to prove they are healthy enough to have cataracts removed, a new study finds. The excess testing before this quick, ultra-safe eye procedure is costing them and Medicare a bundle, and many patients don’t know they can question it, doctors say.

Rising prices and a dearth of homes for sale in many markets have made it harder for many looking to buy their first home.

Oh, those puppy eyes.

Each year throughout the state, the Florida Forest Service, University of Florida IFAS Extension Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission work together with private landowners to showcase forest stewardship and management activities on private forest lands as part of the Forest Stewardship program.

Think Jaws meets a kangaroo, with maybe a touch of cute kitten, and you’ve got the aptly named pocket shark — the newest and rarest species found off the U.S. coast.

More than 300 people gathered to celebrate and remember the service members who were a part of Operation Eagle Claw 35 years ago during a ceremony at the air park at Hurlburt Field, April 24. 

April is National Stress Awareness Month and the Florida Department of Health encourages Floridians to learn more about the physical and mental health benefits of stress reduction and taking steps to better manage stress.

Last week, the Florida Department of Health recognized its laboratory professionals and pathologists during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.

Navarre High School athletic director Scott Murphy understands both sides of the extracurricular activities bill, which passed the Florida House of Representatives by an 86-29 vote April 22.

Santa Rosa County’s military liaison, Pete Gandy, gave commissioners good news during the board’s April 23 meeting – no Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) proceedings are expected until at least 2017, “if” then.