Hutson on the right track with pharmacist test-and-treat proposals
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Hutson on the right track with pharmacist test-and-treat proposals

This week the House Appropriations Committee approved House member Tyler Sirois‘ bill (HB-389) that will allow pharmacists to administer flu tests; something that, in Historic City News’ view, is way overdue.  St Augustine Republican Senator Travis Hutson is advancing a more limited proposal (SB-714) that would authorize licensed pharmacists, not just physicians, to offer flu testing and treatment to patients ranging from 18 to 75 years of age.

Arrest made in January shooting case on McMillan Street
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Arrest made in January shooting case on McMillan Street

On January 15th, Historic City News reported an active investigation underway following a shooting incident that occurred about 8:45pm the night before.  On investigation, officers determined that the shooting occurred in the area of McMillan Street and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.  It appears that the victim fled the scene on foot after the shooting, according to Brown.

Legislature looking at access to Florida adoption records
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Legislature looking at access to Florida adoption records

During the legislative period ending February 21, 2020, Barbara Peterson reported nine pages of updates to Historic City News on Bills being tracked by the Florida First Amendment Foundation, Inc.  The issues being tracked include court records, criminal justice and law enforcement, education, financial information, home addresses, personal information, public records, public safety and security, regulated industries and professions, technology, and transparency.