Get ready for more SWFL hospitals. Florida poised to greatly deregulate healthcare.

Advocates of loosening state government oversight of health care scored major victories during this legislative session, foremost of which was their long sought-after repeal of restrictions on new hospital construction in Florida. Assuming Gov. Ron DeSantis signs off on the changes, it could soon clear the way for two new health centers in south Lee County that opponents are currently suing to keep from being built.