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SunRail train tours wrap up this weekend with one final open house before new service starts the end of July. It’s happening Saturday, June 30 at the downtown Kissimmee SunRail/Amtrak Station at 320 Pleasant Street. The event goes from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. It’s expected to be another big draw, as the three prior open houses have seen big crowds. [Read more…] about SunRail Open House Coming to Kissimmee
The Tommy Gregory Campaign today announced the endorsement of Bill Furst, Sarasota County Property Appraiser. Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Joe Gruters, who is running for the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst Endorses Gregory
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Orlando Cybercrime unit arrested today David Maurice Nye, 52, of 1068 Eagles Nest Ave., Deltona, on 14 counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of promotion of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE Agents arrest Deltona sex offender on 14 counts of child pornography
Demonstrating the highest level of achievement since performance funding was implemented, the Board of Governors on Wednesday released its latest data. [Read more…] about Performance funding gets more competitive as universities crowd near the top
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2017-18 school year. This year’s scores demonstrate continued school improvement. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks
Vikki Garrett, democratic candidate for Florida House District 1, received the endorsement of the Florida American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (FL AFL-CIO) during its statewide endorsing convention. [Read more…] about Florida House District 1 Candidate Garrett adds FL AFL-CIO to Growing List of Endorsements
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court “water war” decision: [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision
The Florida AFL-CIO has endorsed Debra Bellanti for House District 60 race over incumbent Jackie Toledo. [Read more…] about Debra Bellanti Endorsed by FL AFL-CIO for State House District 60
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement after Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement: [Read more…] about DNC Chair on the Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy
Statement from Progress Florida Executive Director Mark Ferrulo on behalf of the Florida Why Courts Matter Coalition:
“The stakes for this next nomination are enormous. [Read more…] about Florida Why Courts Matter Coalition statement on Kennedy retirement
