Ana Maria Rodriguez (R- Homestead) was unanimously elected Chair of the 2021 Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation, the largest in the state, on December 7, 2020. [Read more…] about Ana Maria Rodriguez Elected Chair of Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation
FAMU CASS Building in Full Operation
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) is in full operation after the Division of Student Affairs staff moved into the complex located at 1735 Wahnish Way. [Read more…] about FAMU CASS Building in Full Operation
District Five Tentative Five-Year Work Program Public Hearing
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a virtual public hearing regarding the Tentative Five-Year Work Program for fiscal years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026, beginning Monday, January 11, 2021, and ending Friday, January 15, 2021, for 24 hours each day. [Read more…] about District Five Tentative Five-Year Work Program Public Hearing
Florida House Files Bill to Protect Floridians from COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls pledged strong support for and fast-tracked legislation filed today to safeguard Florida consumers who are targeted by COVID-19 vaccine scams. [Read more…] about Florida House Files Bill to Protect Floridians from COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Nearly $1 billion is up for grabs this weekend
MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL® Jackpots Reach a Combined $980 Million!
Players have a chance to win big this weekend as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, continue to climb, reaching a combined total of $980 million! [Read more…] about Nearly $1 billion is up for grabs this weekend
Overnight Full Closure of I-95 NB and partial closure of I-95 SB at Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Interstate 95 northbound will be closed at Hallandale Beach Boulevard beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, to 5 a.m. Friday, January. 7-8, 2021 to remove an overhead sign structure. [Read more…] about Overnight Full Closure of I-95 NB and partial closure of I-95 SB at Hallandale Beach Blvd.
FHCA Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout in Nursing Homes
Florida Health Care Association, representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, is providing an update on the COVID-19 vaccination clinics well underway in Florida nursing centers. [Read more…] about FHCA Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout in Nursing Homes
Rush to Pass COVID Liability Protection Legislation for Businesses Would Make Lawmakers Partners in Depriving Citizens of Justice
By Eddie E. Farah
Here’s a piece of sound legal advice from someone who has dedicated his life to representing injured Floridians: When Big Business says they want to help protect the little guy, you can bet the winners will actually be the businesses themselves. [Read more…] about Rush to Pass COVID Liability Protection Legislation for Businesses Would Make Lawmakers Partners in Depriving Citizens of Justice
House and Senate File Legislation Proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to Protect Peaceful Protests, Combat Violent Disorder
In response to the violent mobs in Washington, D.C., the Florida House of Representatives and Senate filed identical bills to combat violence, disorder and looting in Florida. [Read more…] about House and Senate File Legislation Proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to Protect Peaceful Protests, Combat Violent Disorder
Senator Brandes Files Legislation to Protect Businesses Safely Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Florida Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg), Chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, today filled Senate Bill 72, Civil Liability For Damages Relating To COVID-19. [Read more…] about Senator Brandes Files Legislation to Protect Businesses Safely Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
