State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) on Thursday denounced the recent decision by the Trump Administration to slash fundamental aid to detention centers housing thousands of migrant children, likening the move to heavy-handed tactics used by some of the world’s most repressive regimes. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo questions legality of Trump administration move to not educate migrant children – as required by law
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Encourages Businesses to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) urges all businesses across the state to utilize the FloridaDisaster.biz website to prepare for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season that started June 1. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Encourages Businesses to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Removing Airbnb from Scrutinized Companies List
Governor Ron DeSantis, along with fellow State Board of Administration (SBA) Trustees Attorney General Ashley Moody and CFO Jimmy Patronis, today accepted the SBA’s recommendation of removing Airbnb from the Scrutinized Companies List. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Removing Airbnb from Scrutinized Companies List
UNF Researcher Awarded USDA Grant to Study Plant-Based Alternative Fuel Sources
Switchgrass—a Productive Native Species—Could Possibly Fuel Vehicles into the Future
As Americans burn through natural fuel sources, the United States government continues to seek alternative local fuel sources to lower our dependency on foreign oil and fossil fuels. [Read more…] about UNF Researcher Awarded USDA Grant to Study Plant-Based Alternative Fuel Sources
Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the Arrest of Former School Resource Officer Scot Peterson
Attorney General Ashley Moody today released the following statement regarding the arrest of former Marjory Stoneman Douglas school resource officer Scot Peterson. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the Arrest of Former School Resource Officer Scot Peterson
FDLE arrests Scot Peterson for child neglect, negligence and perjury
Following an investigation by FDLE, former Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Scot Peterson, 56, was arrested in Broward County today on seven counts of neglect of a child and three counts of culpable negligence and one count of perjury. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Scot Peterson for child neglect, negligence and perjury
15 arrested in Operation Safe Summer
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Charlotte, Collier, and Lee county sheriff’s offices, Cape Coral and Fort Myers police departments, and Homeland Security Investigations announce the arrests of 15 people in Operation Safe Summer. [Read more…] about 15 arrested in Operation Safe Summer
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $78 Million Award to Miami-Dade County for Hurricane Irma
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Miami-Dade County is receiving $78.1 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $78 Million Award to Miami-Dade County for Hurricane Irma
Attorney General Moody Sponsors World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resolution
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a resolution to the Governor and Florida Cabinet recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Sponsors World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resolution
Stetson University Selects New Dean for College of Arts and Sciences
Elizabeth Skomp, Ph.D., to begin new role in July
Stetson University Provost and Executive Vice President Noel Painter, Ph. D., announced today that Stetson University has selected Elizabeth Skomp, Ph.D., as the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, following a nation-wide search. [Read more…] about Stetson University Selects New Dean for College of Arts and Sciences
