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During today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried highlighted key issues facing Florida’s natural lands and waterways. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Presents Resolutions, Calls on Lawmakers to Prohibit Oil Drilling & Fracking
The University of North Florida, in collaboration with Partnership for a Healthier America, just completed its three-year commitment to expanding healthier options across the campus community. [Read more…] about UNF Achieves Pioneering Campus-Wide Initiative Supporting Health and Wellness
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved cost recovery for Duke Energy Florida, LLC’s (DEF) development of two solar projects. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Supports Duke Energy’s Increasing Solar Mix
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis was joined by Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in honoring Florida’s 197 fallen firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty during the ‘Ringing of the Bell’ Ceremony. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis, Governor Ron DeSantis, Cabinet Honor Florida’s Fallen Firefighters
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-98, extending the state of emergency declared as a result of Hurricane Michael for 60 days in the following counties: Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla and Jefferson. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Executive Order 19-98
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-97, which establishes the Office of Drug Control and the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse to combat Florida’s substance abuse crisis. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Executive Order 19-97
FDLE announced today that Lee Massie has been appointed special agent in charge of the Orlando Regional Operations Center. [Read more…] about Lee Massie New Special Agent in Charge of FDLE Orlando
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Senate President Bill Galvano today joined Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO State Senator Lauren Book to kick-off the start of the “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk at the Florida Capitol. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, First Lady DeSantis and Senate President Galvano Join Sen. Book to Kick Off 42+ Hour Walk in Honor of Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Statement by Michael L. Halmon of the Florida Association of Cosmetologists and Technical Schools on Passage of SB 1640 in Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee: [Read more…] about Statement from FACTS on Senate Bill 1640
Attorney General Ashley Moody today marked another victory in the legal battle to hold the nation’s largest opioid manufacturers, distributors and sellers responsible for their role in the national opioid crisis. [Read more…] about Judge Denies Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss in Florida Opioid Litigation
