Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Wilton Simpson, State Senator Jay Collins (R-Tampa), Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, and Representative David Borrero (R-Sweetwater) today announced a framework for planned legislation to restrict foreign control of Florida agriculture land and key strategic military lands. [Read more…] about Senator Jay Collins Teams Up with Agriculture Commissioner-Elect Wilton Simpson and Rep. David Borrero to Restrict Foreign Control of Florida Agriculture Land and Land Surrounding Military Bases
FDLE arrests Marianna woman for constitutional amendment petition fraud crimes
FDLE agents arrested Kattie McCalister, 60, of Marianna, on five felony counts of false swearing, submission of false voter information, and five misdemeanor counts of perjury when not in an official proceeding. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Marianna woman for constitutional amendment petition fraud crimes
Leader Fentrice Driskell Adds to Legislative Leadership Team
Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) today announced the appointment of the following Democratic Representatives to serve as Deputy Whips for the House Democratic Caucus for the 2022-24 legislative term: [Read more…] about Leader Fentrice Driskell Adds to Legislative Leadership Team
Human remains found in Gilchrist County
Agents with FDLE and deputies with Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after human remains were found Monday in the Sun Springs area of Gilchrist County. [Read more…] about Human remains found in Gilchrist County
Farah & Farah Offers $50,000 Worth of College Scholarships to Florida High School Seniors
Farah & Farah, Jacksonville’s leading Personal Injury Law Firm, is now accepting applications for its third annual Empowering Greatness Scholarship program. [Read more…] about Farah & Farah Offers $50,000 Worth of College Scholarships to Florida High School Seniors
State Representative Lisa Dunkley Receives Committee Assignments
Representative Lisa Dunkley (D-Sunrise) received her first committee assignments as the newly elected State Representative for House District 97, which includes the Cities of Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, North Lauderdale, Plantation, Sunrise and Tamarac. [Read more…] about State Representative Lisa Dunkley Receives Committee Assignments
FDLE arrests Tallahassee woman for felony fraud in PPP loan scheme
FDLE agents arrested Takira Janae Watson, 25, of Tallahassee, today on one count of organized scheme to defraud, a second-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Tallahassee woman for felony fraud in PPP loan scheme
Florida’s Temporary Market Stabilization Arrangement Accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) today noticed all of its Single-Family Sellers/Servicers with guidance on the acceptance of property insurance policies in Florida, in conjunction with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (OIR) establishment of the Temporary Market Stabilization Arrangement. [Read more…] about Florida’s Temporary Market Stabilization Arrangement Accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Leader Fentrice Driskell on Meeting with State Legislative Leaders at the White House on Reproductive Freedom
Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) met with Administration officials and other state legislative leaders earlier today in Washington, D.C. to discuss reproductive freedom and maternal health in Florida and across the nation as Americans work to restore their overturned right to bodily autonomy. [Read more…] about Leader Fentrice Driskell on Meeting with State Legislative Leaders at the White House on Reproductive Freedom
Bridge closures for holiday boat parades in South Florida
Several FDOT bridges will close to vehicular traffic to accommodate holiday boat parades throughout South Florida. [Read more…] about Bridge closures for holiday boat parades in South Florida
