Last week, SB 1046 – Public Records/Law Enforcement Geolocation Information was signed into law by Governor DeSantis. [Read more…] about Law Enforcement Safety Idea Sponsored by Rep. Willhite Becomes Law
Rallies to take place across Florida in support of abortion rights as Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade
Events part of “Bans Off Our Bodies” protests taking place nationwide
Florida abortion rights activists will hold “Bans Off Our Bodies” rallies in cities across Florida and around the country this weekend. [Read more…] about Rallies to take place across Florida in support of abortion rights as Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade
Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Commissioner Russell C. Weigel, III, offered the following statement on Governor DeSantis signing Florida House Bill 273 – Money Services Businesses. [Read more…] about Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation
Town Hall Tuesday with Representative Chambliss
Following the end of the 2022 legislative session, Representative Kevin Chambliss (D – Homestead) will be hosting a series of Town Hall Tuesdays during the month of May. [Read more…] about Town Hall Tuesday with Representative Chambliss
New Wekiva Parkway Section Achieves Next-Level Mobility, Wildlife Protections
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is set to open the longest section of the Wekiva Parkway (State Road (S.R.) 429) as soon as Monday, May 16. [Read more…] about New Wekiva Parkway Section Achieves Next-Level Mobility, Wildlife Protections
Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding Signing of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)
Statement by Jennifer Fennell, Spokesperson for Marsy’s Law for Florida
“Marsy’s Law for Florida today thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the Victims of Crime Bill, which will conform crime victims’ rights language currently in Florida statute to the amended language voters placed in the Florida Constitution in 2018. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Statement Regarding Signing of Victims of Crimes Bill (SB 1012/HB 697)
FDLE arrests Fernandina Beach man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents this morning arrested Jason Thomas Roberts, 45, of Fernandina Beach on 13 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Fernandina Beach man for possession of child sexual abuse material
Representative Angie Nixon Issues Statement on Today’s Court Ruling
In response to today’s ruling from the Second Judicial Circuit that it will enter an injunction to stop the State from using the newly enacted Congressional map, Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) issued the following statement. [Read more…] about Representative Angie Nixon Issues Statement on Today’s Court Ruling
Mast Bill to Mandate Federal Action Plan on Harmful Algal Blooms in FL Will Be Law
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18)’s South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act today passed the House of Representatives and now will be presented to the President to sign into law. [Read more…] about Mast Bill to Mandate Federal Action Plan on Harmful Algal Blooms in FL Will Be Law
FDLE makes arrest in Operation “NOT for sale by owner” real estate scam
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Tabria Anorria Josey, 20, of Loxahatchee on charges of scheme to defraud, grand theft, money laundering, aggravated white-collar crime and communications fraud. [Read more…] about FDLE makes arrest in Operation “NOT for sale by owner” real estate scam