Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis was joined by Senator Ed Hooper, Representative Chip LaMarca, Chair Bobby Payne and other members of the Florida Legislature at a press conference today to speak out against the Florida League of Cities letter to Governor Ron DeSantis requesting that he veto a bill passed unanimously to provide cancer coverage for Florida firefighters: [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Cities Must Stand Up for Firefighter Cancer Coverage Amid Florida League of Cities Call for Veto
DSC to honor graduates at 59th commencement
Nearly 3,700 students will join the ranks of Daytona State College alumni during the college’s 59th commencement exercises on Monday, May 13, at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. [Read more…] about DSC to honor graduates at 59th commencement
Former NASA astronaut and Four-Star General to address Florida Poly graduates
Close to 300 Florida Polytechnic University students will receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Spring 2019 Commencement, as retired Air Force general and three-time space shuttle astronaut Kevin P. Chilton inspires them to launch their high-tech careers and reach new heights. [Read more…] about Former NASA astronaut and Four-Star General to address Florida Poly graduates
State Farm® Sponsorship of the Road Rangers Program Recognized
Central Florida patrol coverage now includes portions of I-95 and I-75
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today is recognizing State Farm as an important supporter in its Road Ranger program, as Road Ranger routes sponsored by State Farm have expanded to cover more people, traveling on more interstates in Central Florida since the beginning of April. [Read more…] about State Farm® Sponsorship of the Road Rangers Program Recognized
UT to Hold Spring Commencement on May 11 for 1,400 Students at State Fairgrounds
The University of Tampa will honor more than 1,400 students at its 148th commencement on Saturday, May 11, during two separate ceremonies at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. [Read more…] about UT to Hold Spring Commencement on May 11 for 1,400 Students at State Fairgrounds
Governor DeSantis Applauds Senate Confirmation of Executive Agency Heads
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued the below statement following the Florida Senate’s confirmation of the Governor’s Executive Agency Heads. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Applauds Senate Confirmation of Executive Agency Heads
Budget Prioritizes Education, Environment and Hurricane Recovery, $3.4 Billion Total Reserves
$783 Million Increase in K-12 Funding, $1.85 Billion Total State Investment in
Hurricane Michael Recovery, $682.6 Million Investment in Water Quality and Protection
The Florida Senate today released the conference report on Senate Bill (SB) 2500, the 2019-2020 General Appropriations Act. [Read more…] about Budget Prioritizes Education, Environment and Hurricane Recovery, $3.4 Billion Total Reserves
Governor Ron DeSantis Joins Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for Announcement of County’s Largest Drug Sting Operation
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody today joined Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey as he announced the issuance of over 100 arrest warrants in a culmination of the county’s largest single drug investigation to date. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for Announcement of County’s Largest Drug Sting Operation
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/CS/SB 96
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/CS/SB 96: Police, Fire, and Search and Rescue Dogs and Police Horses. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/CS/SB 96
Bills to Improve Florida’s Mental Health Treatment and Services Clear House and Senate with Unanimous Support
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm Beach) and State Representative David Silvers (D-West Palm Beach) boosting vital mental health care for Florida’s youth is now heading to the governor’s desk for signature following unanimous passage in both the Senate and House this week. [Read more…] about Bills to Improve Florida’s Mental Health Treatment and Services Clear House and Senate with Unanimous Support
