Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has again filed legislation to eliminate State recognition of Confederate holidays and to repeal provisions penalizing destruction to or damage of the Confederate flag. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Eliminate State Recognized Confederate Holidays, Protections for Confederate Flag
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida
Additional Sites Managed Through Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
Governor DeSantis today visited a Walmart Supercenter in Jacksonville where he announced additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state of Florida through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida
Grant Awarded for Teen Traffic Safety Awareness in Florida
State Farm awards the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition a $25,000
grant to promote traffic safety education among teens in Florida.
State Farm recognizes the importance of teen driver safety education and is committed to driving down fatalities by supporting teen traffic safety. [Read more…] about Grant Awarded for Teen Traffic Safety Awareness in Florida
Mast Urges Biden To Restore POW/MIA Flag Atop White House
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) is urging the Biden Administration to restore the POW/MIA flag atop the White House. [Read more…] about Mast Urges Biden To Restore POW/MIA Flag Atop White House
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plans to Offer Vaccine to Veterans of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and to Establish a Permanent Vaccination Site in an Underserved Neighborhood in Miami-Dade County
Governor Ron DeSantis today visited the Bay of Pigs Museum and Library to announce that the state of Florida will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to veterans of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the soldiers of Brigade 2506, as part of a new pilot announced last week to vaccinate homebound seniors, which the Governor kicked off last week with the vaccination of Holocaust survivors. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plans to Offer Vaccine to Veterans of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and to Establish a Permanent Vaccination Site in an Underserved Neighborhood in Miami-Dade County
Public testimony at “mics on, bans off” virtual event shows deep opposition to proposed 20-week abortion ban
Floridians share their personal stories about abortions later in pregnancy
The Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates today joined people with personal stories to tell about their abortions later in pregnancy to give them a chance to provide public testimony on SB 744/HB 351, a legislative attempt to ban abortion in the state of Florida past 20 weeks. [Read more…] about Public testimony at “mics on, bans off” virtual event shows deep opposition to proposed 20-week abortion ban
Mast Urges VA To Lift Restrictions Preventing Some Veterans From Being Vaccinated
Following reports that veterans were being denied vaccinations at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today led a group of 9 bipartisan Members of Congress calling on the VA to ensure that all veterans who meet the CDC guidelines and are within their state’s tier for immediate immunization are able to receive the coronavirus vaccine at their local VA facility. [Read more…] about Mast Urges VA To Lift Restrictions Preventing Some Veterans From Being Vaccinated
Former Marco Island city councilman charged for forgery and criminal use of personal identification information
Victor N. Rios, 78, of Marco Island, turned himself in Friday on three counts of forgery of a ballot envelope and three counts of criminal use of personal identification information. [Read more…] about Former Marco Island city councilman charged for forgery and criminal use of personal identification information
FHCA Applauds House Leaders for Introducing COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Clearwater) and Health & Human Services Committee Chair Colleen Burton (R-Lakeland) today released a draft proposed committee bill (PCB) HHS 21-01 to provide COVID-19 liability protections to healthcare providers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds House Leaders for Introducing COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
FAMU Hosts Howard, Spelman and SCSU Presidents For Black History Month Virtual Town Hall
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., will be joined by presidents from Howard University, Spelman College and South Carolina State University (SCSU) for the University’s annual Black History Month Town Hall. [Read more…] about FAMU Hosts Howard, Spelman and SCSU Presidents For Black History Month Virtual Town Hall
