FDLE agents have arrested Travis Kendall Lockamy, 30, of 633 Stillview Circle in Brandon, on four counts related to the online sexual exploitation of children. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Brandon man for online sexual exploitation of children
Fake clinics petition signed by 5,500 Floridians presented to Gov. Scott and Florida Surgeon General
Progress Florida and other reproductive rights advocates presented petitions signed by more than 5,500 Floridians to Gov. Rick Scott and Dr. Celeste Philip, Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health (DOH). Women’s health advocates adamantly oppose the $4,000,000 annual appropriation that was passed by anti-abortion legislators and signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott this past legislative session. Advocates are calling on DOH to take an assertive stance in regulating fake clinics. [Read more…] about Fake clinics petition signed by 5,500 Floridians presented to Gov. Scott and Florida Surgeon General
Magar Scores Florida Chamber Endorsement
The Florida Chamber of Commerce cites Magar’s experience as a business owner
and her pro-business record in the Florida House as reasons for its support.
The MaryLynn Magar Campaign today announced the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Magar is seeking re-election to a fourth and final term representing District 82 in the Florida House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2012. [Read more…] about Magar Scores Florida Chamber Endorsement
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, July 30, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Karen “Kasey” Cuchens to West Florida Regional Planning Council
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Karen “Kasey” Cuchens to the West Florida Regional Planning Council.
Cuchens, 58, previously served on the City Council of Freeport. She is the Vice President of Choctawhatchee Bay Piling and Dock, Inc. Cuchens fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning July 30, 2018 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, July 30, 2018
Jeff Greene Gives Backpacks to St. Johns, Duval, and Alachua County Children in Need on “Fighting for Florida’s Future” Bus Tour
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and entrepreneur Jeff Greene visited North Florida today as part of his 8-day “Fighting for Florida” bus tour, completing back-to-school backpack giveaways and community outreach in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Gainesville. [Read more…] about Jeff Greene Gives Backpacks to St. Johns, Duval, and Alachua County Children in Need on “Fighting for Florida’s Future” Bus Tour
Lake City woman claims top prize in FLORIDA 20X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Sarah Simpson, of Lake City, claimed a $1 million top prize in the FLORIDA 20X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00. [Read more…] about Lake City woman claims top prize in FLORIDA 20X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
Commissioner Adam Putnam Invites Purple Heart Recipients to Participate in Purple Heart Day Event, Tract Dedication
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam invites Purple Heart recipients and their families to participate in a special Operation Outdoor Freedom event on Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7, at Camp Prairie in Lake Wales, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To honor Purple Heart recipients, the Florida Forest Service is dedicating the 4,500-acre Prairie Tract, which includes Camp Prairie, as a Purple Heart Tract. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam Invites Purple Heart Recipients to Participate in Purple Heart Day Event, Tract Dedication
Gov. Scott: 2018 MLB Spring Training Generated More Than $680 Million for Florida
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Sports Foundation estimates that the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training in Florida generated an economic impact of $687.1 million. The study also showed that 7,152 jobs are created annually by Florida Spring Training, accounting for $253.5 million in wages. MLB spring training takes place annually and features 15 MLB teams in 12 Florida cities. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: 2018 MLB Spring Training Generated More Than $680 Million for Florida
Florida senators stand against the Trump-Pence Administration gag rule
Florida’s women senators warn of the impacts of the Trump-Pence Gag
Rule on access to birth control and preventive reproductive health care
New research shows that the Trump-Pence administration’s dangerous new gag rule could mean as many as ten thousand Floridians would lose access to essential reproductive health care like birth control, cancer screenings, and STD testing and treatment at their preferred health care provider. [Read more…] about Florida senators stand against the Trump-Pence Administration gag rule
UNF Honors Non-Traditional Student’s Exceptional Service at Summer Commencement
The University of North Florida will honor a student with an outstanding record of volunteerism, when it hands out over 780 degrees Friday, Aug. 3, during summer commencement at the UNF Arena, Building 34, on campus. [Read more…] about UNF Honors Non-Traditional Student’s Exceptional Service at Summer Commencement
