As the new school year approaches, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is teaming up with the Ticket to Dream Foundation to encourage community members and local businesses to collect school supplies for children in foster care. [Read more…] about DCF Partners with Ticket to Dream Foundation to Promote Statewide Back-to-School Supply Drive Benefiting Children in Foster Care
Senators seek federal investigation into troubled toll collection vendor
Two U.S. senators from states impacted by mismanaged electronic toll systems have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the troubled vendor responsible for the problems. [Read more…] about Senators seek federal investigation into troubled toll collection vendor
SunRail New Service Begins This Week
SunRail begins running service on its southern expansion (tomorrow) Monday, July 30 by adding 17 miles and four new stations; Meadow Woods in Orange County as well as Tupperware, Kissimmee and Poinciana in Osceola County. [Read more…] about SunRail New Service Begins This Week
FDLE arrests Wakulla County man for possession and transmission of child pornography
FDLE agents arrested Merrick Smith, 24, of 107 Blackfoot Road, Crawfordville for nine counts of possession and one count of transmission of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Wakulla County man for possession and transmission of child pornography
Jeff Greene Hitting the Road on “Fighting For Florida” Statewide Bus Tour
“Twenty years of Republican Governors have left Florida in a state of emergency.”
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and entrepreneur Jeff Greene will hit the road on an 8-day statewide bus tour. Greene’s ‘Fighting for Florida’ tour will kick off in Palm Beach County this Saturday. [Read more…] about Jeff Greene Hitting the Road on “Fighting For Florida” Statewide Bus Tour
Caldwell to Facebook: Don’t Bans Gun Ads, Ban Abortion Ads
Caldwell joins Fox and Friends to lambaste conservative censorship
Representative Matt Caldwell, candidate for Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, appeared on Fox & Friends to criticize Facebook for censoring his pro-Trump, pro-gun, pro-Second Amendment ad and call on them to change their liberal policies. [Read more…] about Caldwell to Facebook: Don’t Bans Gun Ads, Ban Abortion Ads
Ben Griffin Wins Another Straw Poll
Griffin, the Republican challenger to District 49 incumbent Carlos
Guillermo Smith, beats him for the second time this month.
The Ben Griffin Campaign today announced his victory last night in the straw poll held at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando Political Hob Nob. Griffin’s victory over District 49 incumbent Carlos Guillermo Smith is his second straw poll win this month. Griffin also won the East Side Regional Hob Nob straw poll. [Read more…] about Ben Griffin Wins Another Straw Poll
Blacklidge Gets NFIB Endorsement
Blacklidge’s momentum in the race for House District 69 continues to grow with
the state’s largest small business group calling him the best choice for District 69.
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)/Save America’s Free Enterprise (SAFE) Trust Political Action Committee. Blacklidge, a Republican, is seeking the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Blacklidge was also recently endorsed by Associated Industries of Florida PAC (AIFPAC), another influential pro-business group. [Read more…] about Blacklidge Gets NFIB Endorsement
Nighttime Ramp Detours for I-95 Sign Installation in Brevard County
Interstate 95 (I-95) motorists may encounter overnight exit ramp closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. during the next two weeks for the installation of overhead signs. [Read more…] about Nighttime Ramp Detours for I-95 Sign Installation in Brevard County
Senator Denise Grimsley Announces August Mobile Office Hours
Senator Denise Grimsley’s staff will hold “mobile office hours” during the month of August to assist with state agency concerns. [Read more…] about Senator Denise Grimsley Announces August Mobile Office Hours
