After a two-month investigation that crossed county lines, the Fruitland Park Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement secured arrest warrants for three suspects in the murder of Scott Behney, who was killed on April 10th in Fruitland Park, Lake County. Behney, a resident of Pennsylvania, had been in the Orlando area for several months. [Read more…] about Fruitland Park PD, FDLE arrest three suspects on murder charges
Stuart City Commissioner Becky Bruner Endorses Toby Overdorf
Bruner’s endorsement further accelerates Overdorf’s growing
momentum in his run for District 83 in the Florida House.
The Toby Overdorf Campaign today announced the endorsement of Stuart City Commissioner Becky Bruner. 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. Bruner’s support comes on the heels of several endorsements for Overdorf in recent weeks. [Read more…] about Stuart City Commissioner Becky Bruner Endorses Toby Overdorf
Senator Linda Stewart Doubts New Trump Executive Order Will End Immigrant Familes’ Plight
With President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy still intact, and the fate of more than 2,000 children and their separated parents still hanging in the balance, state Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) called on U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to co-sponsor federal legislation to end the nightmare plaguing the country’s southern border. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Doubts New Trump Executive Order Will End Immigrant Familes’ Plight
Stetson University Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members
New trustees to assist in building, securing university’s financial future
At its spring meeting held at the Stetson University historic campus in DeLand, the Stetson University Board of Trustees announced the election of four new members to the board. [Read more…] about Stetson University Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members
Gov. Scott Directs DEP to Take Steps to Curb Potential Algae Blooms
Governor Rick Scott today directed Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein to issue an Emergency Order urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to take emergency actions to help redirect the flow of water out of Lake Okeechobee to the south. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Directs DEP to Take Steps to Curb Potential Algae Blooms
Democratic Senator Daphne Campbell calls on all elected officials to urge Governor Scott to continue to speak out
As Florida and the rest of the country wait to hear how Donald Trump plans to retreat from his inhumane policy mandating the separation of children from their parents detained at the border, state Senator Daphne Campbell (D-Miami) called for state officials’ actions to continue.
Gov. Scott Appoints Crystal Kinzel to the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Crystal Kinzel to the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court. She will fill a vacancy created by the death of Dwight Brock, beginning June 20, 2018.
Kinzel, 62, of Naples, is the Chief Deputy Clerk of the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and received a business administration degree from George Washington University. She is appointed for a term beginning June 20, 2018, and ending November 13, 2018.
Vets4Energy Chair to Address Florida Veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Florida State Convention in Orlando on Saturday
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Leanne Wheeler, decorated Gulf War veteran and current Chairperson for Vets4Energy – a national group of volunteer veterans who advocate for sound energy policies to strengthen our national security – will address Florida veterans at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Florida State Convention in Orlando on Saturday, June 24 at 9:00 a.m. [Read more…] about Vets4Energy Chair to Address Florida Veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Florida State Convention in Orlando on Saturday
Public Meeting About S.R. 519/Fiske Boulevard Study
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting about a concept development and evaluation study along a 4.2-mile section along State Road (S.R.) 519 (Fiske Boulevard) from County Road (C.R.) 502 (Barnes Boulevard)/Interstate 95 (I-95) northbound ramps to S.R. 520 (King Street). The meeting will be next Thursday, June 28, at the Rockledge City Hall from 6-7:30 p.m., and includes an informational looping presentation.
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Nelson: ‘Power to end this shameful chapter in our nation’s history lies with the president’
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) took to the Senate floor today to call on President Trump to immediately end his administration’s policy of separating children from their parents at the border.
