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Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) and Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) today led colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Richard Spinrad, requesting that the agency suspend any further area closures until data from the ongoing South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count can be considered. [Read more…] about Congressman Rutherford Calls for More Data Amid Consideration of Red Snapper Fishery Closures
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, sees State Senator Ileana Garcia granting $400,000 in state funding she worked to secure this past senatorial term from the Department of Children & Families towards Involuntary Outpatient Services (IOS) Demonstration Project by Miami Foundation for Mental Health, Inc. [Read more…] about State Senator Ileana Garcia Grants $400,000 of Florida Appropriations to Involuntary Outpatient Services (IOS) Demonstration Project by Miami Foundation for Mental Health, Inc.
Helios Education Foundation today announced a $1.35 million grant to the Hillsborough Education Foundation to launch the foundation’s Transforming Early Literacy Initiative (TELI). [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Provides $1.35 Million Grant to Hillsborough Education Foundation To Improve Literacy in Schools
Following Governor DeSantis’ decision to suspend Hillsborough County’s duly elected State Attorney, Andrew Warren, Representative Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa), Leader-Designate of the Florida House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Representative Driskell’s Reaction to Gov’s Interference in Hillsborough County Prosecutor’s Office
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement received its ninth consecutive reaccreditation award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in Chicago, Illinois, on July 23. [Read more…] about FDLE earns tenth consecutive CALEA accreditation
Following a prior shooting earlier this week at the Cutler Manor Apartments in Goulds, and another drive-by shooting in West Perrine early Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, Representative Kevin Chambliss (D-Homestead) will join the Miami-Dade County Police Department and volunteers at both locations to canvass the community to address these unfortunate incidents. [Read more…] about Representative Chambliss Joins the Miami-Dade County Police Department to Address the Shootings in Goulds and West Perrine
Sachs Media Partner and Chief Operating Officer Lisa Garcia has been named one of the 2022 Top Women in PR nationally by PR News for excellence as a Mentor, reflecting her role as a major contributor to the firm’s success by recruiting and cultivating young professionals. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Partner and COO Lisa Garcia Named Among Nation’s Top Women in PR for Mentoring
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a youth assembly to echo the message of The Facts. Your Future. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Holds Assembly on the Lethal Dangers of Substance Abuse, a Component of The Facts. Your Future.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an Alternatives Public Information Meeting regarding project mobility and safety improvements for S.R. 535 from U.S. 192 to north of World Center Drive (S.R. 536) on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for State Road (S.R.) 535 PD&E Study
Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate (ICA) Tasha Carter today announced educational tools and assistance available for policyholders whose insurance company’s rating has been downgraded or withdrawn. [Read more…] about Insurance Consumer Advocate Carter Stands Ready to Assist Consumers Following Company Downgrades
