TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office today arrested the owner of a home and community-based service provider for more than $50,000 in Medicaid fraud. Quantara Clarke, 49, is the owner of Golden Angels Professional Services, LLC in Gadsden County and allegedly over-billed Medicaid for services not provided. The investigation also revealed that Clarke, on multiple occasions, did not provide quality care or one-on-one support to patients.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “This defendant is expected to provide daily support services that are essential for vulnerable patients and are meant to make their lives easier. Not only did she bilk the Medicaid program for services that were physically not possible to provide, she overstated the quality of care and, in some instances, scared her patients. That is unacceptable and my Medicaid Fraud Control Unit won’t stand for it.” Continue reading
A four-way stop is any intersection with a stop sign in each direction, a flashing red light in each direction, or an inoperable traffic light. Traffic lights that are not working should be treated as a four-way stop sign. Four-way stops are usually, but not always, labeled as such, having a rectangular sign below the octagonal shape which reads something to the effect of, “4-Way Stop,” “Four-Way Stop,” or “All-Way Stop.”
- Each driver arriving at a four-way stop must first come to a complete stop, then one driver proceeds at a time.
- If turning, as you approach a four-way stop, use your turn signal about one hundred feet prior to reaching the stop sign. The four-way stop is one of the most crucial places for using your turn signal compared to almost any other driving situation.
- Four-way stops always operate in a clockwise direction. So, the car furthest to the right always has the right of way, and then cars take their turns in a clockwise direction.
- If multiple cars approach a four-way stop at about the same time, the driver who comes to a complete stop first proceeds first.
- If two or more cars arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the driver furthest to the right always proceeds first, and each next driver in the clockwise direction follows.
- If four cars arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, drivers going straight should proceed first. If all four are turning right, they may all proceed simultaneously. These aside, there is no distinguishable way to see who should go first, so the intersection is at a standstill until one driver gets up the nerve and begins to inch forward, alerting the other drivers of his or her intentions, and proceeds through the intersection (thus starting the clockwise rotation from that driver).
- If two cars opposite each other are proceeding straight, both turning right, or one proceeding straight with the other turning right, they may go at the same time. The turn then goes to the adjacent cars at the stop, who may follow the same rule if applicable.
Governor DeSantis and the story created by 60 minutes. The story is not real. First Publix is the favorite place for seniors to shop. It makes sense that they have vaccines available for the public and make it convenient for the seniors.
There are thousands of outlets to get vaccinated in Florida. Because DeSantis is becoming popular, the big media feels the need to knock him down. His strength and base is to big.The people of Florida love him and will not let the left hurt him. they have tried and they will try again and he will have take time out of his dally work to deal with them.
It’s a shame that our Governor has to constantly watch his back. Continue reading
In April of 2020, through the vision of the CEP Executive Board who identified a need for healthcare to be a focus of development, Erin A. Jones, joined our team with her 16+ years in healthcare, as the Director of Healthcare Development. Creating Sphere, a healthcare initiative of the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership.
The CEP wants to champion existing healthcare and stimulate a culture of growth. Sphere’s Mission is to be a catalyst for innovation bringing more companies which brings more investment. The goal is to lead, align, expand, and attract in key areas of healthcare such as logistics, manufacturing, delivery, and services. “In the few other areas that have a healthcare lane in chambers across the county, the CEP is the only one that is looking at healthcare with economic development in mind” says CEO Kevin Sheilley. Continue reading
Dear Friends,
By the time you read this, the Florida Legislature (barring unforeseen events) will have completed the 2021 Legislative Session. Under the leadership of Senate President Wilton Simpson and our Governor Ron DeSantis we have accomplished a lot and we have much to be grateful for in the great state of Florida. Your Senator’s role this year in steering the Ethics and Election Committee was great experience and the team that we have put together to work on those issues are world-class. We will highlight some of that work for you in today’s column. Continue reading
Is there a solution to the COVID problem?
The media, TV, magazines and newspapers are doing a great job misleading us on simple facts.
If COVID is a disease which is spread through the air by infected people, couldn’t anyone close by inhale the virus and become similarly infected?
Do we need a scientist to tell us that, transmission is less likely if both of those people are wearing a vaccinated and wearing a mask?
If we all get a shot and wear a mask, would we get back to normalcy in a few weeks?
Instead, some wear a mask and some don’t. Some get vaccinated, some don’t.
One (biased?) report said that almost 50% of Republicans nationwide, choose not to do either. Continue reading
Lady Lake Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Hiers Funeral home. As you can see it was well attended. Photo by Janet Fraley.
The 6th Semi-Annual Business to Business Expo. The Expo was held at the Water Oak Recreation Center. There were 40 Businesses represented at the expo. Most of which supplied door prizes. Each business had two minutes on stage explaining their services and products. Lunch was provided by Luke Emerson with lunch from Jimmy John’s . After the two minute speech a video was available to make available soon. Pam Jones that works for Daniel Webster sang the National Anthem. Networking and making each other aware of everyone attending about your business and services.
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Years ago, Al Capone owned Chicago . Capone bootlegged booze, prostitution and had people murder.
Capone’s lawyer nicknamed ‘Easy Eddie.’ Easy Eddie’s skill at legal loop holes kept Capone out of jail for a long time.
Easy Eddie had a son that he loved dearly. Eddie saw to it that his young son had clothes, cars, and a good education. And, despite his involvement with organized crime, Eddie even tried to teach him right way. Eddie wanted his son to be a better man than he was.
With all his wealth and influence, there were two things he couldn’t give his son; he couldn’t pass on a good name or a good example.
He decided he would go to the authorities and and try to clean up his name , and offer his son some semblance of integrity. To do this, he would have to testify against The Mob, and he knew that the cost would be great, he testified. Continue reading
Jennifer Walters presenting at OBL breakfast. She did a good job sharing information about Robert D. Walters DMD. Photo by Tammy Portrait Artist Inc.
