As a part of the Florida Senate’s discussion of its proposed budget today, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa), Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville), and Senator Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg) passed an amendment to the Senate General Appropriations Bill (SB 2500) that would set aside $100,000 for memorials to be built at Zion Cemetery & Ridgewood Cemetery in Tampa. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz Advances Senate Budget Amendment For Abandoned African-American Cemetery Memorials
Governor DeSantis and FDOT recognize Florida Crossing Guards and Crossing Guard Programs of the Year
Last Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recognized Florida’s crossing guards to thank those individuals who keep Florida’s students safe as they travel to and from school. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis and FDOT recognize Florida Crossing Guards and Crossing Guard Programs of the Year
Florida Forest Service and Southwest Florida Water Management District Plan Large Aerial Prescribed Fire
The Florida Forest Service, Withlacoochee Forestry Center in conjunction with the Southwest Florida Water Management District is planning a large aerial prescribed burn for Thursday and Friday February 13th & 14th, 2020 on state lands. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service and Southwest Florida Water Management District Plan Large Aerial Prescribed Fire
Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day
Hundreds of Floridians concerned about the quality of care and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those who are transportation disadvantaged gathered at the state Capitol today for the 2020 Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day. [Read more…] about Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day
First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
$34,000 in cash prizes available for students and schools
for winning videos highlighting substance abuse prevention
First Lady Casey DeSantis today officially launched “The Facts. Your Future.” website with guidelines for how Florida middle and high school students can begin posting entries in the video competition with $34,000 in cash prizes for both the winning students and their schools. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
Powerful coalition of legislators, advocates and business interests come together to champion driver’s license reform legislation
Representatives Byron Donalds, Bob Rommel, and Rene Plasencia, Senator Tom Wright, and a broad coalition led by the Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC) held a press conference at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday, February 11 calling for passage of HB 903 and SB 1328. [Read more…] about Powerful coalition of legislators, advocates and business interests come together to champion driver’s license reform legislation
Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are joining the Federal Trade Commission to warn consumers of fraudulent schemes taking advantage of fears surrounding novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
FDOT Partners with Seminole County Agencies to Remind Drivers About New Cell Phone Law
Drivers Required to Put Phones Down in Construction and School Zones
Texting and driving can not only hurt you and your passengers, but it also puts everyone on the road in danger. [Read more…] about FDOT Partners with Seminole County Agencies to Remind Drivers About New Cell Phone Law
FDOT Public Meeting for US 98 Bridge Replacement in the City of Fort Meade
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a public meeting as part of the design of the US 98/John Singletary Bridge in the City of Fort Meade, Polk County. [Read more…] about FDOT Public Meeting for US 98 Bridge Replacement in the City of Fort Meade
Mast, Davis Introduce Legislation To Improve Voting Accessibility For Servicemembers
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) today introduced the Counting All Military Votes Act to improve voting accessibility for active-duty servicemembers. [Read more…] about Mast, Davis Introduce Legislation To Improve Voting Accessibility For Servicemembers
