Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 21-12, appointing Bruce L. Bartlett as state attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Bruce L. Bartlett as State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Senator Diaz Files Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs
Legislation streamlines key scholarship programs for students
with unique abilities and students from lower income families
State Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah) today filed Senate Bill 48, Educational Scholarship Programs, which provides for expanded student eligibility and parental choice for K-12 scholarship programs that serve students with unique abilities and students from lower income families. [Read more…] about Senator Diaz Files Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs
Rep. Chip LaMarca Files Bill to Tackle Climate Change
Bill creates statewide climate change office and task force
This week, Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) filed HB 315 – Resiliency to set up a statewide climate change office to lead the charge on the impacts of major climate-related issues. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Files Bill to Tackle Climate Change
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot reaches $970 million
Second Largest Jackpot in the Game’s History!
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since September 18, 2020, resulting in an estimated $970 million jackpot for the Friday, January 22 drawing. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot reaches $970 million
Florida Capitol Closed Until 9 a.m., Thursday January 21, 2021
Out of an abundance of caution, Florida’s Capitol is closed to employees until 9 a.m. this morning, Thursday, January 21, 2021. [Read more…] about Florida Capitol Closed Until 9 a.m., Thursday January 21, 2021
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – January 20
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – January 20
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Advocates for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals
Florida Health Care Association, representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, joined Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis yesterday as part of his “Supporting Our Healthcare Heroes” COVID-19 Liability Tour in Ft. Myers to advocate for vital COVID-19 liability protections for Florida’s health care workers and long-term care personnel during the upcoming legislative session. [Read more…] about Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Advocates for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals
FDLE arrests Ormond Beach fire captain for online solicitation of minor
FDLE agents arrested William Scott Johnson, 58, of Deland, on one count of online solicitation of a minor and one count of unlawful use of two-way communications device, both third-degree felonies. Johnson is a captain with the Ormond Beach Fire Department. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Ormond Beach fire captain for online solicitation of minor
Statement From Congressman Brian Mast On President Joe Biden’s Inauguration
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) released the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement From Congressman Brian Mast On President Joe Biden’s Inauguration
Heat things up with the new FIREBALL® add-on feature
New Add-On Feature Available for PICK Daily Games™
Florida Lottery players now have more ways to win with the new add-on feature, FIREBALL®, for the PICK Daily Games™! [Read more…] about Heat things up with the new FIREBALL® add-on feature
