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The U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee early this morning passed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included three of U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) priorities to help those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. [Read more…] about Mast Legislation To Support Servicemembers Advances In National Defense Authorization Act
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today recognized 103 of Florida’s highest-achieving 11th grade STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students at the 2019 Sunshine State Scholars conference. [Read more…] about Florida’s Top STEM Students Honored at Sunshine State Scholars Conference
The Board of Governors approved a plan on Thursday to divide up $560 million in performance funds for the 2019-20 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Board of Governors announces university performance funds
To minimize the impact of SB 7066 on Amendment 4, the League of Women Voters of Florida has launched training programs for attorneys and other non-lawyer volunteers willing to assist returning citizens avoid penalties when they register to vote. [Read more…] about League seeks lawyers willing to help returning citizens register to vote
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/HB 1113: Health Insurance, also known as the Patient Savings Act. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Patient Savings Act
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today Cycadia Cemetery in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County has been listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. [Read more…] about Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Cycadia Cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places
FDLE agents arrested Reginald Akins, 56, of Jasper, for identity theft, credit card fraud and grand theft. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests police officer for identity theft, fraud
The Florida Lottery announces that Angel Manzanarez, 50, of North Lauderdale, claimed a $15 million top prize from the $30 GOLD RUSH SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about North Lauderdale man claims $15 million top prize from the $30 GOLD RUSH SPECIAL EDITION Scratch-Off game
Dr. Brent Mai has accepted the University of North Florida’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. [Read more…] about UNF Names Brent Mai New Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean
Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver remarks and hold a bill signing in Jacksonville on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Bill Signing in Jacksonville
