Governor Ron DeSantis announced three local workforce development boards are being recognized with Veterans’ Performance Incentive Awards for their diligent work providing employment and training opportunities to thousands of veterans throughout Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Recognizes Three Local Workforce Development Boards for Exceptional Service to Veteran Job Seekers
New TV Ad, “Fight,” Airing in House District 103
The Tom Fabricio for State Representative Campaign today shared a video file and script for the new TV ad called “Fight.” [Read more…] about New TV Ad, “Fight,” Airing in House District 103
North Miami Beach Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors Out of Nearly $2 Million
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Howard Markowitz was sentenced to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in an investment scam. [Read more…] about North Miami Beach Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors Out of Nearly $2 Million
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – September 25
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – September 25
FAMU Granted Two New Grape Patents
By: Ciara Mims
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture & Food Sciences (CAFS) has been granted two new grape patents, a breakthrough for University research and an important development for the Florida grape and wine industry. [Read more…] about FAMU Granted Two New Grape Patents
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ten to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Michael Adkinson, Jr., Melanie Bevan, Gary Calhoun, Jacqueline Harrison, Darla Portman, Carol Casimir, Michael Allen, Jermaine Lawson, Charles McIntosh and Richard Murphy to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ten to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
FDLE arrests two in seven-figure Ponzi scheme
Victims solicited throughout Brevard and Orange counties
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested David Wade Watson, 62, of 8211 Presidential Court, Cape Canaveral, and Rajshree Patel, 45, of 2670 Concord Road, Deland, on charges of organized scheme to defraud after defrauding investors of nearly $2.5 million. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests two in seven-figure Ponzi scheme
Traffic Advisory: Westbound I-4 from Michigan Street to Orange Blossom Trail Closing Overnight September 27
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is closing westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from Michigan Street to Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441/17-92) and the westbound I-4 entrance ramp from Kaley Avenue overnight from 10 p.m. Sunday, September 27, to 5 a.m. Monday, September 28. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: Westbound I-4 from Michigan Street to Orange Blossom Trail Closing Overnight September 27
FAMU MMERI To Host Conversations on Cannabis Virtual Forum
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) will host Conversations on Cannabis – What’s New in Florida? – Virtual Forum on Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI To Host Conversations on Cannabis Virtual Forum
24 Hour Fitness Discusses Health and Safety Precautions and Importance of Keeping Gyms Open
In a recent interview with NBC 6, 24 Hour Fitness CEO, Tony Ueber, discusses going “above and beyond” to keep team members and club members safe while working out in gyms. [Read more…] about 24 Hour Fitness Discusses Health and Safety Precautions and Importance of Keeping Gyms Open