Determined to halt the Republican push to revamp Florida’s voter laws and suppress voter turnout, members of Florida’s Legislative Black Caucus, including Chairman Senator Bobby Powell, along with Senator Perry E. Thurston, Jr. and Representative Patricia Williams on Monday called on the state’s most powerful corporate citizens to denounce the authoritarian legislation. [Read more…] about Florida Democrats Intensify Efforts to Halt GOP Drive to Suppress the Vote
Alimony Reform Legislation Moving in Florida Legislature
Move to Modernize Law Would End Permanent Alimony in Florida
A proposal to end permanent alimony in Florida is moving in the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Alimony Reform Legislation Moving in Florida Legislature
FAMU To Host NOAA-Sponsored Science Conference
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will host the Tenth Biennial Education and Science Forum Thursday and Friday, April 8-9. [Read more…] about FAMU To Host NOAA-Sponsored Science Conference
New York woman plans to pay off her brother’s house after becoming a millionaire
Player Wins $1 Million From The 200X THE CASH Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery announces that Dagmar Schmalhaus, 57, of Queensbury, New York, claimed a $1 million prize from the 200X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about New York woman plans to pay off her brother’s house after becoming a millionaire
27 arrested in Operation No Warning
Suspects were a major supplier of cocaine in Leon and Gadsden counties
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents, along with Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Tallahassee Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol, arrested 27 suspects charged with drug crimes, including wide-scale drug trafficking in Leon and Gadsden counties. [Read more…] about 27 arrested in Operation No Warning
Statement from Florida Senator Lauren Book (D-Broward) on the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings
“Leading a life of public service, Congressman Alcee Hastings has left his beloved state of Florida better than he found it. [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Senator Lauren Book (D-Broward) on the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings
Orlando Lamas Stockpiles Over $80,000 in First Month
Orlando Lamas today announced he has stockpiled over $80,000 in his first month as a candidate for Florida House District 111, which encompasses portions of Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Virginia Gardens. [Read more…] about Orlando Lamas Stockpiles Over $80,000 in First Month
Florida House Judiciary Committee to Consider Alimony Modernization Legislation
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The Florida House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday is scheduled to consider legislation needed to modernize Florida’s obsolete alimony law and make it consistent with the law in 44 other states. [Read more…] about Florida House Judiciary Committee to Consider Alimony Modernization Legislation
SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting April 14, 2021
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. via teleconference. [Read more…] about SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting April 14, 2021
Mast, Harrell, Overdorf Urge Army Corps To Permanently End Discharges From Lake Okeechobee To St. Lucie
Army Corps Analysis Found Regulatory Discharges
To St. Lucie Unnecessary For Flood Control
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), State Senator Gayle Harrell (FL-25) and State Representative Toby Overdorf (FL-83) today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to eliminate regulatory discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie as part of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM). [Read more…] about Mast, Harrell, Overdorf Urge Army Corps To Permanently End Discharges From Lake Okeechobee To St. Lucie
