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The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Anis Blemur has been sentenced to more than 7 years (92 months) in federal prison and 5 years of supervised release for his role in an investment scheme that stole more than $1.6 million from victims in South Florida’s Haitian community. [Read more…] about Former Florida Senate Candidate and South Florida Real Estate Broker Sentenced in $1.6 million Investment Scam
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved an interim storm restoration recovery charge that will allow Peoples Gas System (Peoples) to recover costs for Hurricane Michael and replenish its storm reserve. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Authorizes Hurricane Michael Surcharge for Peoples Gas System
“We read with dismay Andrew Marra’s July 5th article in the Palm Beach Post, ‘Spanish River High’s principal refused to call the Holocaust a fact,’ in which Spanish River High School Principal William Latson is quoted in email stating that lessons about the Holocaust are ‘not forced upon individuals as we all have the same rights but not the same beliefs.’ [Read more…] about Book, Fine Call for Action Against Holocaust Denying Principal
“No amount of money or power can keep what is done in darkness from coming to light. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Arrest, Indictment of South FL Serial Sex Trafficker Jeffrey Epstein
FDLE agents today arrested five juveniles for grand theft and other charges in connection to a series of burglaries at businesses in Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests 5 juveniles on felony charges
Following Governor DeSantis’ recent announcement of the redistribution of unexpended funds to Supervisors of Elections to enhance election security, Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee today announced the Florida Department of State has approved election security grant applications totaling $2,343,395 for all 55 counties that applied. [Read more…] about Florida Department of State Approves Election Security Grant Applications for 55 Counties Totaling More Than $2.3 Million
Attorney General Ashley Moody is launching the Patriot Protection Week Campaign in recognition of National Military Consumer Protection Month. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Launches Patriot Protection Week Campaign
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One is launching a new program called, The Commute Connector Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Launches Commute Connector Program
The OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida is now accepting applications from teens entering grades 9 through 12 to participate in its Sandy Miller Metrotown Institute, a four-day program that promotes respect and understanding across the differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status and ability. [Read more…] about OneJax Sandy Miller Metrotown Institute Hosts Teen Diversity Leadership Program
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) will host the third community forum as part of its mission to educate and inform the state’s diverse communities about medical marijuana. [Read more…] about FAMU’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative Announces Pensacola Community Forum
