Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that, following an investigation led by his Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, a prescribed burn conducted by Wildland Fire Services, Inc. on behalf of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission caused the wildfire in Eastpoint, which burned more than 800 acres and destroyed 36 homes. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces Cause of Eastpoint Wildfire
Apollo Beach woman wins $2 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Valerie Boerner, 54, of Apollo Beach, claimed the $2 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on June 20, 2018, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Apollo Beach woman wins $2 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
BizPAC Endorses Matt Spritz for State House
Matt Spritz announced today BizPac of Palm Beach County, a local pro-business organization, has endorsed his campaign for State Representative. [Read more…] about BizPAC Endorses Matt Spritz for State House
CARE FL to Survey Federal, State and Local Candidates to Assess Position on All Aboard Florida/Brightline
Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida (CARE FL) today announced that the CARE FL Candidate Report Card 2018 survey is being sent to candidates seeking public office for the following seats: U.S. Senate, Congressional Districts 8, 18 and 20, Governor, the Florida Legislature, and county and select city commissions in the Treasure Coast region– some 76 in total. [Read more…] about CARE FL to Survey Federal, State and Local Candidates to Assess Position on All Aboard Florida/Brightline
DNC on Florida Health Insurance Rate Hikes After GOP Sabotage
DNC Deputy Communications Director Sabrina Singh released the following statement following reports that Florida’s health insurers have requested average premium rate increases in the individual market of nearly 9% in 2019: [Read more…] about DNC on Florida Health Insurance Rate Hikes After GOP Sabotage
Enriquez Earns Associated Builders and Contractors Endorsement
The construction industry group says Enriquez’s support for free market
principles makes him the best choice in the race for House District 114.
The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC), part of a national construction industry trade association that represents nearly 21,000 corporate members. Enriquez is running for the Florida House in District 114.
“We are pleased to support Javier Enriquez,” said Peter M. Dyga, President and CEO of ABC FEC. “Javier shares our commitment to free enterprise and free markets. We are confident we can count on him to advocate policies in Tallahassee that promote economic growth and greater opportunity for businesses and families across the state. We look forward to working with him.”
ABC FEC represents every segment of commercial construction, including general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The association promotes lower taxes, free enterprise, and reasonable regulation. It is the largest provider of industry training in Florida.
“I’m honored to have ABC’s support,” said Enriquez. “I share their values and commitment to freedom and hard work, and I look forward to working with them to make sure Florida’s economy stays strong.”
Paid by Javier Enriquez, Republican, for State Representative
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert
Insurance Experts on the Ground for Franklin County Residents Impacted by Fire
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis yesterday directed his Division of Consumer Services to send insurance experts to Franklin County to assist residents with navigating the insurance claims process. Insurance experts will be on the ground today, June 26, and Wednesday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Consumer Alert
Brandon Tucker Endorses Toby Overdorf
The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
member is the latest of a growing number of local leaders
to line up behind Overdorf’s bid for House District 83.
The Toby Overdorf Campaign today announced the endorsement of Brandon Tucker, South Florida Water Management District Governing Board member. [Read more…] about Brandon Tucker Endorses Toby Overdorf
NRA Endorses Matt Caldwell
Florida’s first statewide candidate to
receive an endorsement from the NRA
Representative Matt Caldwell received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) and Unified Sportsmen of Florida in his bid for Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about NRA Endorses Matt Caldwell
SR Education Group Ranks UNF a 2018 Best, Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College
The University of North Florida has been named a 2018 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher. [Read more…] about SR Education Group Ranks UNF a 2018 Best, Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College
