Attorney General Ashley Moody today thanked Chair Jamie Grant and each member of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee for passing legislation to create a Statewide Task Force on Opioid Drug Abuse. [Read more…] about Opioid Task Force Bill Passes House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Miami Man Claims $2 Million POWERBALL® Prize
The Florida Lottery announces that Heliodoro Agueilera Varela, 60, of Miami, claimed a $2 million prize from the POWERBALL® drawing held on March 13, 2019. [Read more…] about Miami Man Claims $2 Million POWERBALL® Prize
Statewide Opioid Task Force Bill Passes First Committee Stop
Attorney General Ashley Moody today thanked Chair Gayle Harrell and each member of the Senate Health Policy Committee for passing legislation to create a Statewide Task Force on Opioid Drug Abuse. [Read more…] about Statewide Opioid Task Force Bill Passes First Committee Stop
Commissioner Nikki Fried on Signing of Smokable Medical Marijuana Bill
Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 182 into law, repealing the ban on smokable medical marijuana. Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offers the following: [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried on Signing of Smokable Medical Marijuana Bill
Governor DeSantis Signs Medical Marijuana Bill and Files Joint Motion to Dismiss State’s Appeal and Vacate Lower Court Decision
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed SB 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law (Ch. 2019-1 SB 182, Laws of Florida). [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Signs Medical Marijuana Bill and Files Joint Motion to Dismiss State’s Appeal and Vacate Lower Court Decision
CFO Jimmy Patronis to President Donald Trump: Remove Obama-Era Roadblocks Impacting Unclaimed Property
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump on the need for the immediate repeal of an Obama-era regulation that has roadblocked states from reuniting unclaimed savings bonds with their rightful owners or heirs, many of whom are members of our Greatest Generation. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to President Donald Trump: Remove Obama-Era Roadblocks Impacting Unclaimed Property
Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Veterans at Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs HQ
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis this morning visited the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) in Pinellas County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Veterans at Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs HQ
Coalition Announces Series of Videos on Dangers of Arming Teachers
The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and the League of Women Voters of Florida will begin producing a series of videos this week to fight a proposed bill by the state Senate that seeks to allow the arming of school teachers and staff. [Read more…] about Coalition Announces Series of Videos on Dangers of Arming Teachers
March 27 events invite budding entrepreneurs and job-seekers to campus
The L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series kicks-off a busy day of activities on Daytona State College’s Daytona Beach Campus, followed by the annual spring job fair where more than 100 businesses from a variety of industries will be on hand seeking to fill vacancies. [Read more…] about March 27 events invite budding entrepreneurs and job-seekers to campus
Attorney General Moody Recognizes Altha Police Chief
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to Altha Police Chief James Baggett for tirelessly supporting his community after the destruction of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Recognizes Altha Police Chief
