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In keeping with tradition, the FBA recently presented awards to a select group of deserving bankers at its 134th Annual Meeting, which took place in Orlando earlier this month. [Read more…] about FBA Announces 2022 Award Winners
Two Florida public power leaders and one Florida public power utility earned national honors for their contributions and service to local customers. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Leaders and Utility Recognized
As the state average for gas nears $5 per gallon, Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) is calling on the governor to tap his executive power to deliver immediate fuel price relief to the people of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Calls for Immediate Gas Tax Relief
With over 90% of House and Senate Democrats voting ‘yes’ for a special session to address important common-sense gun reforms, there has been no support from their Republican colleagues despite Floridians urging their legislators to act; less than 20% of Republicans participated in the poll, all voting ‘no’ as understood by the Secretary of State. [Read more…] about Democratic Lawmakers React to Call for Special Session on Gun Law Reform
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity has now helped more than 30,000 Floridians on their road to economic self-sufficiency. [Read more…] about More than 30,000 Floridians Assisted through First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity
Legislation sponsored by state Senator Bobby Powell (D-West Palm Beach) creating the Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program was signed into law by the governor today, ensuring that canines that have assisted in protecting public safety throughout Florida will be medically cared for as they are retired from service. [Read more…] about Senator Bobby Powell’s Bill Aiding Retired Law Enforcement K-9’s Signed Into Law
State Representative Daisy Morales (D-Orlando) announced today that CS/HB 45 – Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans has been signed into law. [Read more…] about Representative Morales’ Disabled Veterans Bill Becomes Law
FDLE agents arrested Stuart W. Heltne, 56, of Daytona Beach, for traveling to meet a minor to engage in sexual activity, solicitation of a minor and transmitting harmful material to a minor. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests man for traveling to meet a child for sexual activity
Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Commissioner Russell C. Weigel, III, today offered the following statement on Governor DeSantis signing Florida Senate Bill 1680 – Financial Institutions. [Read more…] about Statement on the Signing of Banking Modernization Legislation
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today announces that Melanie Strickland, 60, of Tallahassee, claimed a $1 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Leon County Woman Claims $1 Million Playing The GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off Game
