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In several rural areas of Florida, a strong internet connection is a rarity. But in Hardee County, the community is a step ahead. Here's how it has provided consistent internet for its community, and how it's looking to build on that success.

Polk and Hernando are among 41 counties that will receive a share of $144 million.

In a region known for its natural water, some families that rely on private wells are living out of bottles and jugs, filtered pitchers and faucets.

Rural pharmacies across the country are struggling to keep doors open. Reasons include insurance company practices, online sellers and COVID.

The federal infrastructure package includes at least $100 million for Florida to connect more people to high-speed internet. Though the state has an office to distribute the funds, getting that money to rural communities could prove challenging.

The Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project is doing free assessments of private wells for residents of rural Florida communities.

The vaccination rates in 23 of the state’s 67 counties - almost all rural and largely spread across North Florida - were below 40%. The rates in nine counties were below 30%.

Dentists graduate with a lot of student loan debt. That means it's hard for them to set up in rural areas where people might not have much money -- or…

President Donald Trump’s plan to slash billions of dollars from Medicaid would hit small town America hardest, especially in Florida, according to a new...