State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee), with the support of Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton), is pleased to announce a partnership between the Florida Senate and Florida State University’s College of Criminology & Criminal Justice to analyze racial and ethnic impacts of proposed legislation. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Paves Way for Consideration of Racial & Ethnic Impact Data in Florida Senate
Senator Linda Stewart Urges Orlando and Orange County Mayors to Join South Miami In Sanctuary City Lawsuit
Eyeing what she sees as overreach by the federal government to combat a phantom problem in Central Florida, state Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) on Thursday urged local officials to join South Miami in its sanctuary cities lawsuit. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Urges Orlando and Orange County Mayors to Join South Miami In Sanctuary City Lawsuit
Florida Makes Monumental Improvement in School Grades
Over 2,000 schools earn “A” and “B” grades
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today issued 2018-19 school and district grades, marking the 20th anniversary of school grades. [Read more…] about Florida Makes Monumental Improvement in School Grades
Terrence Curran Named New Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services
Dr. Terrence Curran has accepted the University of North Florida’s offer to become the new associate vice president of Enrollment Services. [Read more…] about Terrence Curran Named New Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services
Statement of Commissioner Richard Corcoran in response to the principal at Spanish River High refusing to call the Holocaust a fact
The Florida Education Commissioner today condemned the Spanish River High School Principal William Latson’s refusal to call the Holocaust a fact. [Read more…] about Statement of Commissioner Richard Corcoran in response to the principal at Spanish River High refusing to call the Holocaust a fact
Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will represent the first African
American to have a state-commissioned statue in National Statuary Hall
Governor Ron DeSantis today sent a letter to the Architect of the U.S. Capitol officially requesting the replacement of the General Edmund Kirby Smith statue in National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol with Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Requests Replacement of Florida Statue in National Statuary Hall on 144th Anniversary of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birthday
Fort Lauderdale man claims $10 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
The Florida Lottery announces that Richard Kemper, 65, of Fort Lauderdale, claimed the $10 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on July 3, 2019, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Fort Lauderdale man claims $10 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
For First Time Ever, Army Corps Admits To Knowingly Discharging Toxic Water To St. Lucie And Caloosahatchee
During Congressional Testimony, Mast Presses Army
Corps On Operational Decisions Risking Public Health
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) today questioned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ national leadership during testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. [Read more…] about For First Time Ever, Army Corps Admits To Knowingly Discharging Toxic Water To St. Lucie And Caloosahatchee
Two FAMU Faculty Members Take Top Honors At Art In Gadsden Exhibition
Two Florida A&M University (FAMU) faculty members took top honors in the 31st Art in Gadsden Exhibition. [Read more…] about Two FAMU Faculty Members Take Top Honors At Art In Gadsden Exhibition
Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks at the 2019 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades
Governor Ron DeSantis today delivered remarks and participated in the 2019 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) in Orlando. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks at the 2019 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades
