State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) filed the Corporal Punishment bill, SB 1058, which bans corporal punishment on students with disabilities and autism as well as places restrictions on the use of corporal punishment in schools, including requiring school principals to notify and obtain parental written consent before being allowed to administer corporal punishment. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo and Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin file bipartisan legislation to restrict corporal punishment
FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Medical Marijuana Research At FAMU
This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features a conversation on medical marijuana research and why FAMU professors are well-positioned to conduct research in the medical marijuana vertical. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Medical Marijuana Research At FAMU
Florida Sees Drop in International Buyers, But Home Sales Continue Upswing
A strong dollar, worsening global economic outlook and rising U.S. home prices slowed international sales during the past year in Florida Realtors®’ latest international report. [Read more…] about Florida Sees Drop in International Buyers, But Home Sales Continue Upswing
FDLE arrests Clermont man for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Thomas Baron, 62, of 12910 Sunset Avenue, Clermont on 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Clermont man for child pornography
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $15 Million in Community Disaster Loans for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $15 million in low-interest Community Disaster Loans for the City of Mexico Beach, City of Panama City, City of Parker, Bay County School District and the Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Association. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $15 Million in Community Disaster Loans for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Senator Linda Stewart files bill to protect children from obscene acts
Legislation that would protect children from obscene conduct, and improve prosecution of offenders, has been filed by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando). [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files bill to protect children from obscene acts
FDOT Secretary Directs Unprecedented Rail Safety Measures, Launches Statewide Education Initiative
Directive positions FDOT as nationwide leader in rail safety
As part of its promise to ensure safety is the top priority across the state’s rail corridors, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. today issued an immediate directive calling for the implementation of unprecedented rail safety measures and the launch of a statewide education initiative. [Read more…] about FDOT Secretary Directs Unprecedented Rail Safety Measures, Launches Statewide Education Initiative
FDLE arrests nine for racketeering and fraud
One suspect remains at large
FDLE agents arrested nine suspects charged with defrauding the Lee County Port Authority out of more than $700,000 in a janitorial contracting scheme by submitting fraudulent invoices to the port authority. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests nine for racketeering and fraud
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of Registration for the 2020 Python Challenge™ Python Bowl
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the opening of registration for the 2020 Python Challenge™ Python Bowl. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of Registration for the 2020 Python Challenge™ Python Bowl
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Dean Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
J. Murray Gibson, Ph.D., dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced this week. [Read more…] about FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Dean Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
