FDLE agents arrested Michael Friedt, 61, of Spring Hill, on 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pasco County man for possession of child sexual abuse material
Florida Senate Passes No-Fault Repeal Legislation; Low-Income Drivers At Serious Risk for Dramatic Cost Increases
APCIA analysis shows SB 54 could increase
costs up to $876 for 40 percent of Florida drivers
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the passage of Senate Bill 54 (Motor Vehicle Insurance) by the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes No-Fault Repeal Legislation; Low-Income Drivers At Serious Risk for Dramatic Cost Increases
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Host Public Workshops and Webinar to Access Nearly $47 Million in Mitigation Funding for Hurricane Michael Impacted Communities
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced that communities impacted by Hurricane Michael will have the opportunity to attend upcoming public workshops and a webinar to provide input on the state’s efforts to access $46.9 million in federal mitigation funding. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Host Public Workshops and Webinar to Access Nearly $47 Million in Mitigation Funding for Hurricane Michael Impacted Communities
FAMU Alumna Kimberly Godwin Named ABC News President
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Kimberly Godwin has been named president of ABC News, the Disney company announced Wednesday. [Read more…] about FAMU Alumna Kimberly Godwin Named ABC News President
Florida Hospital Association Publishes Budget Impact Analyses for Children’s and Rural Hospitals
The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) continues to work with lawmakers in the Florida House and Senate as they finalize the state budget during the final weeks of legislative session. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association Publishes Budget Impact Analyses for Children’s and Rural Hospitals
Coalition of Florida Elected Leaders Voices Perils of Energy Preemption Bills
Mayors, commissioners, other leaders release letter
in opposition to bills restricting local energy decisions
Voicing their opposition to bills that would preempt local energy decisions, more than two dozen local elected officials today released a letter to Senate President Wilton Simpson and House Speaker Chris Sprowls detailing how such legislation could have negative consequences for communities across Florida. [Read more…] about Coalition of Florida Elected Leaders Voices Perils of Energy Preemption Bills
New Study: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Emerge as Health Care Heroes When Emergency Orders Cut Red-Tape Barriers to Care
Armed with new evidence showing nurse anesthetists improve patient care, the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FANA) today urged Florida Lawmakers to take up and pass legislation to cut red tape rules and provide nurse anesthetists with the independence and accountability they need to provide patient care to the full extent and scope of their education and training. [Read more…] about New Study: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Emerge as Health Care Heroes When Emergency Orders Cut Red-Tape Barriers to Care
Key Considerations in the New World of Work
More flexibility with remote work raises opportunities and challenges
By Kristin White, Senior Manager, Content and Campaign Strategy for Sterling Lexicon [Read more…] about Key Considerations in the New World of Work
Matt Silbernagel Announces Candidacy for House District 32
Matt Silbernagel today announced his candidacy for House District 32, currently held by Rep. Anthony Sabatini, who has announced he will run for Congress rather than re-election to the Florida House. [Read more…] about Matt Silbernagel Announces Candidacy for House District 32
FAMU Mourns the Passing of Alum Elbert Hatchett
Florida A&M University (FAMU) mourns the death of alumnus Elbert Hatchett, whose career as a fierce lawyer, civil rights activist and trailblazer spanned more than half a century. [Read more…] about FAMU Mourns the Passing of Alum Elbert Hatchett
