Following the decision by the Supreme Court to overturn the rights of states and communities to require more strenuous “special cause” requirements for concealed carry permits, Representative Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa), Leader-Designate of the Florida House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Representative Fentrice Driskell Reaction to SCOTUS Gun Ruling
Upcoming Public Meeting for Truck and Freight Site Analysis PD&E Study
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on the Truck and Freight Alternative Site Analysis Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for Truck and Freight Site Analysis PD&E Study
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Continue the Mission Initiative
Continue the Mission will recruit veterans, military spouses and former
law enforcement officers to serve as CPIs, DCF case managers and mentors
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the launch of the Continue the Mission initiative, which will recruit veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers to be child protective investigators and Department of Children and Families (DCF) case managers, as well as mentors to children in need, new case managers and child protective investigators. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Continue the Mission Initiative
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $30 Million Available to Florida Rural Communities for Economic Development
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced $30 million in available funds for Florida rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $30 Million Available to Florida Rural Communities for Economic Development
SunRail Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting June 27, 2022
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board of elected leaders from the five Local Funding Partners, will hold a meeting on Monday, June 27, 2022 with a workshop session immediately following. [Read more…] about SunRail Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting June 27, 2022
Florida DBPR Releases Results of Annual Quota Alcoholic Beverage License Drawing
49 selected entrants from the 2021 entry period now have
45 days to apply for a license in the county where selected
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco today conducted the public drawing for quota alcoholic beverage licenses available from the 2021 entry period. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Releases Results of Annual Quota Alcoholic Beverage License Drawing
Upcoming Public Meeting for State Road (S.R.) 436 Improvements
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) 436 from north of Old Cheney Highway to north of University Park Drive in Orange County on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for State Road (S.R.) 436 Improvements
Florida’s Housing Market: New Listings, Median Prices Rise in May
Rising mortgage interest rates, high inflation and still-tight inventory levels were factors influencing Florida’s housing market in May, with fewer closed sales compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: New Listings, Median Prices Rise in May
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Calls on Floridians to Take Internet Speed Test to Help Identify Gaps in Broadband Access and Availability
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) encourages all Floridians to visit Florida’s Broadband Availability Map and Internet Speed Test. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Calls on Floridians to Take Internet Speed Test to Help Identify Gaps in Broadband Access and Availability
Florida House Democrats on Anti-Immigration Bill
In response to the Governor signing the anti-immigration bill, SB 1808, Florida House Democrats provided the following statements: [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats on Anti-Immigration Bill