Earlier today, HB 173 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Education Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Duran’s HB 173 Passes out of Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
Upcoming Public Meeting for I-4 Improvements in Orange County
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Interstate 4 (I-4) improvements in Orange County — including the Sand Lake Road (State Road (S.R.) 482) interchange, Daryl Carter Parkway partial interchange improvements, and extensions to I-4 managed lanes on Thursday, February 10, at 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for I-4 Improvements in Orange County
APCIA: PIP Repeal Legislation Could Increase Auto Insurance Costs by up to 77% for Florida Drivers
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today highlighted an independent analysis conducted by Pinnacle Resources of this year’s proposals to repeal Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system (Senate Bill 150 and House Bill 1525) that could increase auto insurance costs between 48 and 77 percent for Florida drivers. [Read more…] about APCIA: PIP Repeal Legislation Could Increase Auto Insurance Costs by up to 77% for Florida Drivers
Representative Tracie Davis Condemns Bomb Threats at More than a Dozen HBCUs
Today, a growing number of historically black colleges and universities have had to lockdown or postpone classes due to bomb threats on the first day of Black History Month. [Read more…] about Representative Tracie Davis Condemns Bomb Threats at More than a Dozen HBCUs
Governor Ron DeSantis Calls on Biden Administration to Prioritize Funding for the EAA Reservoir Project
Governor Ron DeSantis was today joined by Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Brian Mast, Congressman Byron Donalds, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton, Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) Wes Brooks, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and other stakeholders to call on the Biden Administration to allocate the funding necessary to timely advance the federal portion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir project. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Calls on Biden Administration to Prioritize Funding for the EAA Reservoir Project
Republican Senators Garcia and Brodeur Silent on Antisemitism as Bipartisan Florida Leaders Condemn Orlando-Area Nazi Demonstration
In the wake of Neo-Nazi protesters in Orlando this weekend, Florida leaders and elected officials from both sides of the aisle have offered swift condemnation of these displays of antisemitism. [Read more…] about Republican Senators Garcia and Brodeur Silent on Antisemitism as Bipartisan Florida Leaders Condemn Orlando-Area Nazi Demonstration
FDLE arrests community development director
FDLE agents arrested Temple Terrace Community Development Director Amir Anisi, 54, South Tampa, today on charges of bid tampering and unlawful compensation. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests community development director
Senator Taddeo Announces Her Opposition To Dr. Joseph Lapado’s Nomination
Senator Annette Taddeo today commented on Governor Ron DeSantis’ nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Lapado. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo Announces Her Opposition To Dr. Joseph Lapado’s Nomination
Tallahassee Classical School Co-Founder Adrienne Campbell Joins Optima Domi
Optima Domi has announced that Adrienne Campbell is joining the virtual instruction provider as its Director of Teacher Training and Professional Development. [Read more…] about Tallahassee Classical School Co-Founder Adrienne Campbell Joins Optima Domi
FDLE arrests Sarasota acupuncturist for video voyeurism
FDLE agents arrested Dr. Rene Michael Ng, 62, of Bradenton, for video voyeurism in violation of Florida Statute 810.145, a third-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Sarasota acupuncturist for video voyeurism
