FDLE agents arrested Eddie Garland Lee, 48, and his son, William Michael Lee, 22, of Sneads, today for possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Sneads father and son for possession of child sexual abuse material
Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure College Tuition Exemptions for Students in DCF Care
Legislation increases access to dual enrollment, creates framework to reward
exceptional university staff, enhances professional development options for teachers
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 52, Postsecondary Education, by Senator Ray Rodrigues (R-Ft. Myers). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure College Tuition Exemptions for Students in DCF Care
UT to Host First Annual International Forensics Day on April 15
UT will present the first annual International Forensics Day, a.k.a. “CSI Day,” on Thursday, April 15. [Read more…] about UT to Host First Annual International Forensics Day on April 15
FHCA Issues Statement in Response to Florida House Cutting Medicaid Funding for Nursing Home Care
Florida Health Care Association (FHCA), representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, released the following statement in response to the Florida House budget that proposes to reduce Medicaid funding to nursing home care by 2%, which amounts to an $80 million reduction for nursing homes on an annual basis. [Read more…] about FHCA Issues Statement in Response to Florida House Cutting Medicaid Funding for Nursing Home Care
Bill Addressing Insurance Cost Drivers Heads to Senate Floor
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Urges Lawmakers to Restore Balance
The Florida Senate Rules Committee today passed a bill that addresses litigation cost drivers in the property insurance market and helps restore balance to Florida’s civil justice system. Senate Bill 76 on Residential Property Insurance will now head to the Senate floor. [Read more…] about Bill Addressing Insurance Cost Drivers Heads to Senate Floor
SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting April 1, 2021
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Customer Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 1, at 5 p.m. via teleconference. [Read more…] about SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting April 1, 2021
Americans for Prosperity Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Education Package
Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved their education package. [Read more…] about Americans for Prosperity Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Education Package
Mast, Craig Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Water Pollution Passes Out Of Committee
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Angie Craig’s (MN-2) Local Water Protection Act passed out of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee today. [Read more…] about Mast, Craig Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Water Pollution Passes Out Of Committee
Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer, Senator Lauren Book Praise House Speaker Embrace of Medicaid Expansion for Pregnant Women, Urge Senate To Adopt Similar Measure
On behalf of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point) and Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs Chair Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on Wednesday praised news that GOP House Speaker Chris Sprowls had embraced an initiative from the Biden Administration to extend Medicaid coverage for maternity care for a full year to pregnant women. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer, Senator Lauren Book Praise House Speaker Embrace of Medicaid Expansion for Pregnant Women, Urge Senate To Adopt Similar Measure
Tampa Businessman Tom Gaitens To Serve As Executive Director Of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (FL CALA) today announced that Tampa Bay businessman, Tom Gaitens has agreed to serve as state executive director. [Read more…] about Tampa Businessman Tom Gaitens To Serve As Executive Director Of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
