Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) released the following statement on the Florida Senate’s action today on his companion bill, the Collegiate Athletes Bill of Rights. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Statement on Florida Senate Action on Student Athlete Bill
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the Florida State Capitol on Monday, March 9th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
Former Florida Education Commissioner Betty Castor Endorses Patricia Sigman for Senate District 9
Former Florida Education Commissioner Betty Castor today has endorsed Patricia Sigman for Senate District 9. [Read more…] about Former Florida Education Commissioner Betty Castor Endorses Patricia Sigman for Senate District 9
Statement from President Galvano on New College of Florida
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today released the following statement regarding his view on the future of New College of Florida. [Read more…] about Statement from President Galvano on New College of Florida
Florida Forest Service Battling 180-acre Wildfire in Volusia County
I-4 remains closed at SR-44 and US-92 per Florida Highway Patrol
The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a 180-acre wildfire in Volusia County, and is encouraging motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 180-acre Wildfire in Volusia County
Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Division of Emergency Management to Activate to Level II to Coordinate Statewide Response to COVID-19 in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to activate to Level II to coordinate the state’s response to COVID-19 and provide critical support to the Florida Department of Health and county health departments. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Division of Emergency Management to Activate to Level II to Coordinate Statewide Response to COVID-19 in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis Leading Coordinated Response to Threat of COVID-19 in Florida
Since the emergence of COVID-19 in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has remained in constant communication with State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, public health officials at the local, state and federal levels and executive agency leaders. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Leading Coordinated Response to Threat of COVID-19 in Florida
Florida Senate Passes Climate Bill by Sen. José Javier Rodríguez and Sends SB 178 to the House for vote
Sen. Rodriguez called it the most transformative climate legislation voted on so far
The Florida Senate today passed SB 178, a significant bill related to the impacts of climate change, by a unanimous vote. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Climate Bill by Sen. José Javier Rodríguez and Sends SB 178 to the House for vote
FDACS Presents National School Breakfast Week Proclamation to Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Director of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Lakeisha Hood today presented a proclamation from Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, proclaiming March 2-6 as National School Breakfast Week in Florida. [Read more…] about FDACS Presents National School Breakfast Week Proclamation to Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
FDACS Revokes Charity’s Registration & Fines $60,000; Funds Used for Personal Benefit, Perjury, Lying to Donors
Yesterday, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) filed an administrative complaint against Children of Wounded Warriors, Inc., for improper and personal use of funds, perjury, misleading donors, and other illicit actions. [Read more…] about FDACS Revokes Charity’s Registration & Fines $60,000; Funds Used for Personal Benefit, Perjury, Lying to Donors
