Florida Senate Majority (Republican) Leader Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) today released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session to safeguard Floridians from overreach by the federal government. [Read more…] about Statement from Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield on Special Session
LeadingAge Florida Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced its 2022 legislative priorities for senior living and long-term care today. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
Joint Statement From Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson
In response to today’s morning press conference where Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special session to take a stand against the federal government’s overreach, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) and Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) issued the following joint statement: [Read more…] about Joint Statement From Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson
District Five Tentative Five-Year Work Program Public Hearing
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) District 5 Office will hold a week-long virtual public hearing on its Tentative Five-Year Work Program from Monday, October 25 to Friday, October 29. [Read more…] about District Five Tentative Five-Year Work Program Public Hearing
Capitol Police to hold Trunk or Treat event at Florida Capitol
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The public is invited to a free “trunk or treat” event hosted by Capitol Police at the Capitol Complex in downtown Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Capitol Police to hold Trunk or Treat event at Florida Capitol
Florida Society of Ophthalmology Joins Florida House Panel to Discuss Protecting Patients
Doctors outline dangers of allowing non-medical Doctors to perform surgery in Florida
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) yesterday joined the Florida House Professions & Public Health Subcommittee to discuss the need to protect patients by ensuring only trained medical doctors can perform eye surgeries. [Read more…] about Florida Society of Ophthalmology Joins Florida House Panel to Discuss Protecting Patients
Florida’s Housing Market Shows Rising Median Prices, More All-Cash Sales
Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices, a rise in all-cash sales and constrained inventory levels in September compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market Shows Rising Median Prices, More All-Cash Sales
Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on Vaccine Requirement Special Session
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a special session for next month to restrict the rights of private businesses and local governments that follow public health guidelines when it comes to instituting public health protections. [Read more…] about Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on Vaccine Requirement Special Session
Florida Parents, Lawmakers Call Out Vile Transphobic Attacks by Florida Legislature
Florida Republican lawmakers have launched their latest attack on transgender youth by introducing one of the cruelest bills filed in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Florida Parents, Lawmakers Call Out Vile Transphobic Attacks by Florida Legislature
FDLE arrests Winter Haven man for fraud, money laundering, grand theft
Following an FDLE investigation and warrant for his arrest, Amos Winston Levy, 44, of Winter Haven, faces charges of one count each of organized scheme to defraud, money laundering and grand theft. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Winter Haven man for fraud, money laundering, grand theft
