4 charged with stone crab fishing violations

FWC Law Enforcement logoOn Tuesday, April 5, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers aboard the FWC’s offshore patrol vessel Fin Cat along with FWC aviation unit officers were jointly conducting an operation to monitor for stone crab vessels fishing in the closed areas of the Big Bend stone crab – shrimping zones.

Innovative nutrient reduction project begins on Lake Okeechobee

FWC Logo - HorizontalThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is leading a new, innovative project to remove invasive aquatic plants and evaluate nutrients removed to improve water quality in Lake Okeechobee in south Florida.

DeSantis signs bill dedicating more than $44 million in support for Florida foster families

THE CENTER SQUARE -- Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill into law dedicating $44 million in support to Florida foster families.

At a news conference held at Miami-Dade College, he said, “signing the bill should leave no doubt … that this state stands committed to the proposition that every life counts. All these kids deserve an opportunity and we’re going to do what we can to make sure that their dreams and hopes and aspirations can become a reality and a loving home.”

Mortgage interest rates rise for 15-, 30-year loans

c/net Money -- A handful of closely followed mortgage rates climbed up April 13. as 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgage rates both grew. We also saw an upward trend in the average rate of 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages. 

Mortgage rates have been slowly rising since the start of this year, and are expected to increase throughout 2022.

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Medicare finalizes decision to limit coverage of controversial Alzheimer’s drug to those in clinical trial

The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a decision to significantly limit Medicare coverage of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug amid a fierce debate over its effectiveness.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said that it would limit coverage of the drug, known as Aduhelm, to people who are participating in a clinical trial, which can help scientists further study the drug.