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“On behalf of local tourism promotion agencies across the state, we call on the Florida House of Representatives to reauthorize and fully fund VISIT FLORIDA. [Read more…] about FADMO Statement Regarding the Reauthorization and Funding of VISIT FLORIDA
Attorney General Ashley Moody tonight will swear in the 2019 officers of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women in a special ceremony. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody to Swear In New Florida Commission on the Status of Women Officers
The Florida Lottery announces that Kelsey Park, 24, of Lake City, claimed a $1 million prize in the $20 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Lake City Woman Claims $1 Million Prize Playing the $20 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off Game
Dr. Lillia Loriz, director of the School of Nursing Flagship Program at the University of North Florida, was selected as “Advocate of the Year” by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for her advocacy efforts and advancing academic nursing at the federal level. [Read more…] about UNF School of Nursing Director Named ‘Advocate of the Year’
On Thursday morning, 25 high school seniors—in suits—will get off of a six-hour bus ride to the Capitol from Palm Beach County (PBC), go inside the iconic building and learn to lead. [Read more…] about New, ambitious youth program to create ‘civic leaders’ launches Thursday at the state Capitol
State Representative Jay Trumbull today announced that nearly $200 million for projects in Bay County, as well as other Panhandle communities, is included in the appropriations requests from the Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee, which he chairs. [Read more…] about Trumbull Unveils Nearly $200 Million in Funding for Panhandle
Following today’s decision of the First District Court of Appeals denying a state motion to block oil drilling in the Everglades, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried on Everglades Drilling Court Decision
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have arrested Valtasia Durden-McDavid, 47, of Port St. Lucie, on charges of official misconduct and petit theft. [Read more…] about Former child welfare worker charged with misconduct, theft
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following the recent advancement of assignment of benefits (AOB) reform efforts in the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee and the Senate Judiciary Committee: [Read more…] about Commissioner David Altmaier Applauds Florida’s Leaders for Keeping Consumers at Forefront of AOB Discussions
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Judge Stephen Everett to the Second Circuit Court. The Second Circuit covers the following counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Stephen Everett to the Second Judicial Circuit Court
