Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day and FDLE is highlighting Florida’s seven active AMBER Alert cases. [Read more…] about Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day
SB 868 Sexual Battery Upon A Mentally Incapacitated Person, Unanimously Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
SB 868, sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando), passed this week, favorably by unanimous vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about SB 868 Sexual Battery Upon A Mentally Incapacitated Person, Unanimously Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. 434 Safety 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.) 434 from east of Rangeline Road to west of Talmo Street (FPID: 441015-1) and from west of Oleander Street to east of East Street (FPID: 443838-1) on Thursday, January 20, at 6 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. 434 Safety Improvements
Representative Arrington and Senator Jones Introduce Legislation to Create an Animal Abuser Registry
Representative Kristen Arrington (D-Kissimmee) introduced HB 1341, an Act to create a statewide Animal Abuser Registry. [Read more…] about Representative Arrington and Senator Jones Introduce Legislation to Create an Animal Abuser Registry
Florida Senate Democrats Lead
Florida Democrats pledge to fight for Floridians to improve education, bolster the
economy, keep communities safe, protect individual freedoms and keep citizens healthy
Florida Senate Democrats announce their collective priorities to improve the lives of Floridians through common sense policies. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Democrats Lead
Senator Torres & Representative Nixon File Legislation to Increase Housing Security for Florida’s Children
As Floridians continue to struggle with skyrocketing rent increases, Senator Victor Torres (D- Orlando) and Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) have filed SB 1776/HB 1335 in order to increase housing security for children and working families. [Read more…] about Senator Torres & Representative Nixon File Legislation to Increase Housing Security for Florida’s Children
FAMU Announces Funeral, Viewing Arrangements for Former Coach Bobby Lang
Florida A&M University (FAMU) mourns the loss of former Athletic Coach and Hall of Famer Bobby Lang. [Read more…] about FAMU Announces Funeral, Viewing Arrangements for Former Coach Bobby Lang
Representative Diamond and Senator Burgess File Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicide in Florida
State Representative Ben Diamond (D- St. Petersburg) and State Senator Danny Burgess (R- Zephyrhills) have filed legislation to implement the Veteran Suicide Prevention Pilot Program in Florida. [Read more…] about Representative Diamond and Senator Burgess File Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Veteran Suicide in Florida
FDLE recognized for implementing gold standards in forensic science
FDLE labs received recognition from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for implementing the high-quality crime laboratory standards listed on the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Registry. [Read more…] about FDLE recognized for implementing gold standards in forensic science
FAMU Announces Rep. Ramon Alexander as MLK Convocation Speaker
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Rep. Ramon Alexander will be the keynote speaker for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, scheduled for 10:10 a.m. Friday, January 14. [Read more…] about FAMU Announces Rep. Ramon Alexander as MLK Convocation Speaker
