Your hospital experience may depend on your ZIP code, Florida.
Florida hospitals got some rough marks in a new federal survey of patients.
The Sunshine State had the lowest average patient satisfaction rating in the nation, with eight hospitals earning just one star — and none earning five.
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Knock on plywood: The outlook for this hurricane season remains quiet, but forecasters still expect seven more named storms before November ends. Here’s why we shouldn’t get too comfortable.
Carry-on change: Tampa International Airport, one of Florida’s busiest, is preparing to replace TSA screeners with private contractors. Not everyone is sold on the idea.
Watch that steak knife: A Florida steakhouse is offering a unique “bare” dining experience. Yes, for a hefty fee — higher for men than for women — you can enjoy a champagne toast, appetizers and surf and turf in the nude.
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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida TODAY: Hospital ratings, hurricane outlook, TSA changes
Reporting by Randi Atwood, USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida / Tallahassee Democrat
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By Randi Atwood, USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida | USA TODAY Network
