Seeking to discover whether a powerful Tallahassee lobbyist routinely violated state law by failing to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments from the National Rifle Association, state Senator Perry Thurston (D-Ft. Lauderdale) and Representative Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) on Thursday filed formal complaints with the state, Senate, and House oversight authorities requesting that they launch immediate investigations. [Read more…] about Sen. Thurston, Rep. Eskamani seek state and legislative probes into NRA lobbyists alleged flouting of state law
Public Meeting for Longboat Key Drawbridge Repairs
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a public information meeting regarding construction on State Road 789 at the Longboat Key Drawbridge over Longboat Key Pass in Manatee County. [Read more…] about Public Meeting for Longboat Key Drawbridge Repairs
EB I-4 Between John Young Pkwy. and Downtown Orlando Temporarily Shifting
Shift to Occur as Soon as Morning of June 1,
Will Affect Ramps at Three Interchanges
Eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) travel lanes between John Young Parkway and downtown Orlando is shifting to a temporary configuration as soon as the morning of June 1. [Read more…] about EB I-4 Between John Young Pkwy. and Downtown Orlando Temporarily Shifting
Governor Ron DeSantis Participates in Wreath Laying Ceremony at Yad Vashem
Honors the Memory of Jews Who Perished in the Holocaust
Governor Ron DeSantis today led the Florida delegation on a visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Participates in Wreath Laying Ceremony at Yad Vashem
Overdorf earns perfect score on Florida Chamber report card
The state’s leading business organization says Overdorf’s grade of 100 reflects his
commitment to lowering the cost of living and doing business for families and job creators.
The Office of State Representative Toby Overdorf today announced that he earned an “A” on the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Legislative Report Card. [Read more…] about Overdorf earns perfect score on Florida Chamber report card
Leroy Collings Institute Study on Florida’s Municipal Pension Plans
Good News & Bad News: An Update of Florida Pension Plans’ Grades
The Leroy Collins Institute recently completed a study focusing on the financial condition of municipal pension plans in Florida. [Read more…] about Leroy Collings Institute Study on Florida’s Municipal Pension Plans
“Easy-Peasy” Hurricane Season Prep Tips by former Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller has a fun reminder to kickoff what we should always assume will be a serious hurricane season here in Florida and throughout the Southeast. [Read more…] about “Easy-Peasy” Hurricane Season Prep Tips by former Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Florida Chamber of Commerce Signs MOU With Israeli Chambers of Commerce to Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnerships Between Florida and Israel
Building on Florida’s once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Florida’s economy into a global hub for trade, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce and the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) promoting greater cooperation, strategic partnerships, and trade and investment between Israel and Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber of Commerce Signs MOU With Israeli Chambers of Commerce to Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnerships Between Florida and Israel
Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2019 Hurricane Strategy Making Sure Floridians Are Prepared for Any Storm
With the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season just around the corner, now is the time for small businesses to create a disaster plan. The Florida Chamber of Commerce, which is the leading force behind job creation in Florida, provides a “Hurricane Center” to ensure Floridians are prepared and protected during this hurricane season. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2019 Hurricane Strategy Making Sure Floridians Are Prepared for Any Storm
Florida Forest Service Battling 450-acre #YellowBluffFire in Jacksonville
I-95 now open in both directions per the Florida Highway Patrol
The Florida Forest Service continues battling a 450-acre wildfire outside Jacksonville, and is encouraging motorists and residents to exercise caution in the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 450-acre #YellowBluffFire in Jacksonville
