Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Three Bills from the Florida Legislature
Senator Torres Calls for Creation of Statewide Census Count Committee for Florida
Alarmed that Florida might not only suffer an under count of population, but ensuing financial losses as well, state Senator Victor Torres (D-Orlando) on Thursday called on Governor Ron DeSantis to issue an Executive Order to create a Census Statewide Complete Count Committee for the upcoming 2020 US Census. [Read more…] about Senator Torres Calls for Creation of Statewide Census Count Committee for Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Approval of More than $77 Million to Citrus Growers Impacted by Hurricane Irma
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $77 million in payments to citrus growers impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Citrus Recovery Block Grant since January 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Approval of More than $77 Million to Citrus Growers Impacted by Hurricane Irma
Board of Governors Meeting Highlights
The Board of Governors advanced several initiatives this week to maintain the State University System’s upward trajectory, making decisions about the strategic direction of Florida’s 12 public universities and demonstrating their support for higher education partners. [Read more…] about Board of Governors Meeting Highlights
FDLE seeks public’s help in Starbucks burglaries investigation
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are investigating a rash of burglaries at Starbucks locations throughout the state with the latest incident taking place in the Tampa area last week. [Read more…] about FDLE seeks public’s help in Starbucks burglaries investigation
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles, which removes unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology and solidifies Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles
UF Health patient first to receive new gene therapy for neuromuscular disease since FDA approval
Karen Wright worked her way through the small gathering outside her 4-month-old daughter’s room in pediatric intensive care. [Read more…] about UF Health patient first to receive new gene therapy for neuromuscular disease since FDA approval
Tampa man claims $500,000 top prize playing the CASH MONEY Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Jose Perez, 60, of Tampa, claimed a $500,000 top prize from the CASH MONEY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Tampa man claims $500,000 top prize playing the CASH MONEY Scratch-Off game
Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Two Historic Districts on the National Register of Historic Places
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today that the Lake Lawsona Historic District in Orlando and the Richmond Heights Pioneer Historic District in Miami-Dade County have been listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. [Read more…] about Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Two Historic Districts on the National Register of Historic Places
Board of Governors presents award to State University System Student Champion
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Rep. David Silvers as its 2019 State University System Student Champion. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents award to State University System Student Champion
