Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Arezou Jolly to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Reappoints Arezou Jolly to Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Environment Florida laments feds’ decision to repeal Clean Car Standards
The Trump administration today announced new vehicle emission guidelines which roll back the existing Clean Car Standards. This regressive move will get rid of our nation’s best climate change mitigation program, which is cutting future carbon emissions more effectively than any other current federal policy. [Read more…] about Environment Florida laments feds’ decision to repeal Clean Car Standards
New Integrity Florida Report Evaluates the Quality and Diversity of Federal Judicial Nominees
Integrity Florida releases a new report today examining how the quality and diversity of judicial nominations has changed under the Trump administration and what those changes mean for the country and for Floridians who rely on the courts for the fair administration of justice in criminal and civil cases. [Read more…] about New Integrity Florida Report Evaluates the Quality and Diversity of Federal Judicial Nominees
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $209,000 for Consumers in July
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered nearly $209,000 for Florida consumers during the month of July. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Nearly $209,000 for Consumers in July
Floridians can prepare for August Primary with online voter guide on BeReadyToVote.org
On Wednesday the League of Women Voters of Florida announced their Florida voter service website BeReadyToVote.org is up and running online in advance of the August Primary. Visitors to BeReadyToVote.org can check their voter status, find their polling place, and access a candidate voter guide powered by VOTE411.
Korean Ambassador to speak at Korean War Veterans Ceremony
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WHAT: Camp Blanding will host a ceremony honoring Korean War veterans, with H.E. Cho Yoon-Je, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, as the keynote speaker. [Read more…] about Korean Ambassador to speak at Korean War Veterans Ceremony
Toby Overdorf Earns Law Enforcement Endorsement
Both the Florida and Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Associations
are lining up to support Toby Overdorf’s bid for House District 83.
The Toby Overdorf Campaign today announced the endorsements of the Florida and Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Associations (PBAs). Overdorf, a Republican, is running for the District 83 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Gayle Harrell, who faces term limits this year. [Read more…] about Toby Overdorf Earns Law Enforcement Endorsement
FDOT Urges Drivers to Stop on Red
Next week marks “National Stop on Red Week”, and from Aug. 5 to 11, members of Florida’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition will be reminding everyone to STOP on RED including when making a right turn. The coalition, led by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), is a diverse group of stakeholders including federal, state, local, and public partners. [Read more…] about FDOT Urges Drivers to Stop on Red
Enriquez Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police
The law enforcement group is the latest endorsement
for Javier Enriquez in the race for House District 114.
The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The FOP strives to promote law and order and foster unity among law enforcement officers in the state of Florida. Enriquez, a Republican, is seeking the District 114 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Enriquez Endorsed by Fraternal Order of Police
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Ken Lawson Named Cryptocurrency Advisor
In a continued effort to bring clarity to cryptocurrency in Florida, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis named Ken Lawson, president and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA, as cryptocurrency advisor. In this role, he will lead efforts to identity a cryptocurrency chief and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure innovation and economic development are at the forefront while getting ahead of potential fraud. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Ken Lawson Named Cryptocurrency Advisor
