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Fifth Annual Tobacco Free Florida Week Celebrates Life-saving Program

The fifth annual Tobacco Free Florida Week runs from April 6-13. Themed "High Five: Celebrating Five Years of Tobacco Free Florida Week," it will highlight progress made in protecting Floridians from tobacco's deadly toll.
PR Newswire
added Apr 10, 2013 12:50
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[Florida] Legislature blazes toward pipe ban

Glass and water pipes could be smoked out of stores if the Florida legislature passes a bill prohibiting their sale. If Florida House of Representatives House Bill 49 becomes law, it would outlaw the sale of various smoking instruments including glass p
The Independent Florida Alligator (University of Florida)
added Apr 10, 2013 14:41
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[Florida] Flagler woman aims to snuff out smoking

Daytona Beach (FL) News-Journal
added Apr 8, 2013 16:08
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Florida Smoking Ban Smoldering, Nearly Snuffed Out

Legislation that would have allowed Sarasota County and several local governments to re-impose smoking bans on public property, including public beaches, appears stalled for this year, the Herald Tribune reports.
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
added Apr 8, 2013 08:47
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[Florida] Medical: Secondhand smoke remains threat, especially to infants and children

Now, researchers at Dartmouth University report they've come up with a prototype sensor sensitive and compact enough to use just about anywhere. Smaller and lighter than a cell phone, the prototype -- developed in the lab of chemistry professor Joseph B
WFTS ABC Action News (Tampa, FL)
added Apr 4, 2013 14:53
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[Florida] Ban would prohibit EBT card use at strip clubs, casinos, liquor, tobacco stores

The money on Florida Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards is meant to help needy families cover rent and other basic living expenses. But in a review of 30 months of EBT card withdrawals, which first aired in 2011, 9 Investigates uncovered almost 7
WFTV-Ch. 9 (Orlando, FL)
added Apr 4, 2013 06:48
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Health briefs: Tobacco Free Florida week begins April 6

The fifth annual Tobacco Free Florida week begins April 6 and organizers are urging smokers who quit -- or want to quit -- to share their reason for giving up tobacco. Visit www.tobaccofreeflorida.com/tffweek and click on "Share Your Reason." The site fea
Bradenton (FL) Herald
added Apr 3, 2013 13:42
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[Florida] In Engle Suits, Home Court Advantage Hinges On 11th Circ. ($$)

Following oral arguments this week, the Eleventh Circuit is set to decide whether to send more than 1,700 Engle progeny lawsuits against tobacco companies to Florida state court, potentially putting a huge slice of the litigation on turf more favorable to
Law360
added Mar 28, 2013 18:56
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[Florida] A water pipe dream

The Blue Lizard's proximity to the University of South Florida attracts students eager for new experiences. ... Some smokers and hookah industry sources say the water filtration provides a safer way to use tobacco.
Tampa (FL) Tribune
added Mar 24, 2013 17:00
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Florida ruling could force tobacco sector's hand in Engle cases

The ruling leaves cigarette companies with no option but to bring the due process argument back to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has refused to review the issue twice in the past year, lawyers said.
Thomson Reuters
added Mar 22, 2013 12:48
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