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According to an FDLE medical examiner’s report, there were 6,178 opioid related deaths in Florida in 2017— 453 more deaths than the previous year. Keeping effective drug treatment options and programs intact are necessary to address the state’s persistent opioid epidemic. [Read more…] about Florida’s Opioid Treatment Programs Continue to See Positive Outcomes
Yesterday, during an awards ceremony in Orlando, Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda honored the 158 Florida College System students who were named to the All-Florida Academic Team. [Read more…] about Fifteen Florida College System Students Earn National Scholarships
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature
Broward Circuit Court Judge David Haimes today upheld Governor Ron DeSantis’ authority to suspend former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for neglect of duty and incompetence. [Read more…] about Broward Circuit Judge Upholds Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel
Area drivers may have noticed electronic message boards advising of a new traffic signal pattern at two intersections along northbound U.S. 1 in Melbourne. [Read more…] about Continuous Green Lights Replaced in Melbourne
Jason Brodeur was raised in a household focused on education. His mother taught fourth grade at Casselberry Elementary School for 24 years and reinforced the value of a great education to Brodeur at a very young age. [Read more…] about Jason Brodeur Endorsed by Seminole County School Board Members
Attorney General Ashley Moody took action against a custom trailer company, its owner and two managers for deceiving customers. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Takes Action Against Custom Trailer Company Deceiving Customers
Recent funding cuts announced by the state will have a devastating effect on the availability of quality behavior analysis services in Florida, dramatically impacting the thousands of families across the state who desperately need these important services. [Read more…] about State Funding Cut Proposal Threatens Behavior Analysis Services for Thousands of Children with Autism in Florida
Statement by Michael L. Halmon of the Florida Association of Cosmetologists and Technical Schools on Commerce Committee Passage of HB 27: [Read more…] about Statement from the Florida Association of Cosmetologists and Technical Schools on HB 27
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Jay Madara to the Central Florida Expressway Authority. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Jay Madara to the Central Florida Expressway Authority
