While bail as a pretrial release mechanism has been around since our nation’s beginning and is protected in the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution, its continued use in the present day has been questioned by critics of the historically-based pretrial release mechanism. [Read more…] about UT Researcher Finds That Bail is Cost-Effective and Does Not Result in Detainees “Languishing Away in Jail”
CFO Jimmy Patronis to Speak in Support of Law Enforcement Animal Protections at the Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting
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Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis will address the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee TODAY, March 11, 2019, in support of protections for law enforcement animals. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. EST. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to Speak in Support of Law Enforcement Animal Protections at the Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting
Stetson University Board of Trustees Chair Announces Presidential Search Committee
The Stetson University Board of Trustees today announced the members of the university’s Presidential Search Committee following the retirement announcement from President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D. [Read more…] about Stetson University Board of Trustees Chair Announces Presidential Search Committee
UNF School of Nursing Ranked No. 16 Among Best Nursing Programs in Florida
The University of North Florida’s School of Nursing in the Brooks College of Health ranked No. 16 among the Best Registered Nursing Programs in the state. Over 150 RN programs in the state were reviewed for this ranking. [Read more…] about UNF School of Nursing Ranked No. 16 Among Best Nursing Programs in Florida
State Road 408 Over I-4 Closing Early Morning of March 9
Multiple Ramps at the Interchange Closing at the Same Time
For the safety of motorists and I-4 Ultimate construction crews, State Road (S.R.) 408 will close from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, to pour concrete for a section of the new flyover ramp from westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) to eastbound S.R. 408. [Read more…] about State Road 408 Over I-4 Closing Early Morning of March 9
Marion County Traffic Advisory
Northbound Interstate 75 Lane Closures at Bridge South of S.R. 200
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be repairing the 66th Street/Williams Road bridge beginning Sunday, March 10, through next Friday morning, March 15. [Read more…] about Marion County Traffic Advisory
UNF Names Simon Rhodes New Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Simon Rhodes has accepted the University of North Florida’s offer to become the University’s provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. [Read more…] about UNF Names Simon Rhodes New Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
FAMU and Duke Energy Partner to Soak in Florida’s Sunshine Through Solar Energy
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees today approved a partnership with Duke Energy Florida (DEF) to build a solar facility in Central Florida that will benefit students, faculty, utility customers and Floridians. [Read more…] about FAMU and Duke Energy Partner to Soak in Florida’s Sunshine Through Solar Energy
Mast, Panetta Introduce Legislation to End Deadly USDA Experiments on Kittens
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) today introduced the bipartisan Kittens in Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act of 2019, or KITTEN Act. [Read more…] about Mast, Panetta Introduce Legislation to End Deadly USDA Experiments on Kittens
State Senator Linda Stewart and State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson File Legislation to Reform Florida’s Elections
Seek Bipartisan Support to Restore Public Confidence in the Voting Process
On the first day of the 2019 Legislative Session, state Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) and state Representative Geraldine F. Thompson (D-Windermere) filed bills to prepare for the 2020 elections and address issues that arose during the 2018 election cycle. [Read more…] about State Senator Linda Stewart and State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson File Legislation to Reform Florida’s Elections
