Drivers next week need to be alert to the beginning of major repairs to an overpass above Interstate 95 (I-95) in Brevard County. [Read more…] about I-95 Closures for Emergency Bridge Repair
Energy Fairness Applauds Senate Passage of Grid Resiliency Legislation
Energy Fairness Executive Director Paul Griffin released the following statement following the Florida Senate’s passage of CS/CS/CS SB 796 by Senator Joe Gruters, legislation to improve the resilience of the state’s electric grid to extreme weather. [Read more…] about Energy Fairness Applauds Senate Passage of Grid Resiliency Legislation
Mast Introduces Bill To Prevent Hundreds Of Military Rapists From Being Freed From Jail
Harmony’s Law Is Named After Harmony Allen From Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Whose Rapist Was Freed Despite Being Found Guilty
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) announced today he is introducing legislation named Harmony’s Law, which will help prevent hundreds of rapists—who were convicted and found guilty of rape in the military—from being freed from jail on a misconstrued technicality. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Bill To Prevent Hundreds Of Military Rapists From Being Freed From Jail
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Governor and First Lady DeSantis, along with Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), join the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and law enforcement partners across the state to promote this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27. [Read more…] about Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Help Fight the Opioid Crisis by Participating in Drug Take-Back Day
Attorney General Ashley Moody is asking Floridians to help fight the opioid crisis by participating in the 17th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. [Read more…] about Help Fight the Opioid Crisis by Participating in Drug Take-Back Day
Commissioner Nikki Fried Sends Letter to Congress: Pass Disaster Relief Now
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, along with key members of Congressional leadership, demanding that they pass Hurricane Michael disaster relief upon their return from recess on April 29. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Sends Letter to Congress: Pass Disaster Relief Now
UT Announces Construction of “Transformative” Building for Fine and Performing Arts
Calling it a project that will transform the creative arts both for University of Tampa students and the Tampa community, UT officials announced today that the University will soon begin construction on a new, four-story, 90,000-square-foot building on campus that will provide spaces for UT’s fine and performing arts. [Read more…] about UT Announces Construction of “Transformative” Building for Fine and Performing Arts
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Monica Gordo and Fleur Lobree to the Third District Court of Appeal
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Monica Gordo and Fleur Lobree to the Third District Court of Appeal. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Monica Gordo and Fleur Lobree to the Third District Court of Appeal
Attorney General Moody Secures Five Life Sentences for Habitual Offender Convicted of Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced five life sentences for a man repeatedly convicted of fraud and taking advantage of Floridians. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Secures Five Life Sentences for Habitual Offender Convicted of Fraud
Applications Open for David E. and Mary J. Pollard Scholarship for STEM and Teacher Education Students
David E. and Mary J. Pollard came to Florida A&M University (FAMU) as students. [Read more…] about Applications Open for David E. and Mary J. Pollard Scholarship for STEM and Teacher Education Students
