Florida News Straight From the Source
“A school bus driver who works with children every single day rapes a young girl and admits it, then is allowed to walk away without spending a single day in jail or having to register as a sex offender. [Read more…] about Statement by Sen. Lauren Book on NY Bus Driver Escaping Jail Time After Rape of Child
The OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida is now accepting applications from teens entering grades 9 through 12 to participate in its Sandy Miller Metrotown Institute, a four-day program that promotes respect and understanding across the differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status and ability. [Read more…] about OneJax Sandy Miller Metrotown Institute Hosts Teen Diversity Leadership Program
Earning 11 total awards including the Grand All-Image, Sachs Media Group continued its 23-year legacy of excellence in the field of public relations and integrated communications campaigns during the Thursday FPRA Image Awards event in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Group Receives Highest Honors at 2019 FPRA Capital Chapter Image Awards
If lawmakers phase out Florida’s tourism marketing program, VISIT FLORIDA, it could greatly diminish the employability skills training ground the tourism and hospitality industry provide, putting greater strain on small businesses to identify and hire employees with needed workforce skills, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. [Read more…] about Phasing Out VISIT FLORIDA Could Diminish Florida’s Leading Workforce Skills Training Ground Worsening Small Business Owners Access to Employees with Employability Skills
On Sunday, May 5, “Keeping History Above Water: St. Augustine” opens with a “public day” program. [Read more…] about “Keeping History Above Water: St. Augustine” public day program announced
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is meeting Thursday, May 9, 2019. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 9, 2019
Motorists in the Daytona Beach area should be aware of a nearly week-long continuous closure of the off ramp from northbound Interstate 95 (I-95) to eastbound State Road (S.R.) 400 (Beville Road). [Read more…] about Continuous Ramp Closure at the I-95 and S.R. 400/Beville Road Interchange
FDLE agents today arrested Mark Victor, 60, of 14416 Oakshire Blvd., Orlando, on 10 counts of child pornography possession and one count of promotion of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Orlando man on child pornography charges
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to Largo Police Officer Jonathon DePierre for his heroic efforts during a water rescue. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Recognizes Largo Police Officer
Expect to see SunRail trains running this Sunday, April 28 as part of testing along the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC). [Read more…] about SunRail Train Activity This Weekend
