Continuing to build her administration, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried announced new leadership for the Division of Licensing. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Names New Leadership in Division of Licensing
Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Statewide Grand Jury on School Safety
Governor Ron DeSantis today filed a petition with the Florida Supreme Court to impanel a statewide grand jury to examine and review school safety measures throughout the state, as well as the responses of public entities to laws designed to protect schools such as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Statewide Grand Jury on School Safety
FDLE arrests Panama City Beach man for child pornography
FDLE agents of the Pensacola Cyber Squad and the Panama City Field Office today arrested Bradley Joseph Wiedenheft, 31, of 4934 Beach Drive, Panama City Beach, for four counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Panama City Beach man for child pornography
Governor Ron DeSantis Directs FDLE to Prioritize Threat Assessment Strategy
Governor Ron DeSantis today sent a letter to Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Rick Swearingen directing FDLE to prioritize the establishment of a threat analysis strategy to ensure that every government entity coordinates and cooperates in identifying and stopping persons on the pathway toward violence from committing such acts. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Directs FDLE to Prioritize Threat Assessment Strategy
Online Harassment Service by Journalism Dean Nominated for International Recognition Research and Solutions Part of European Summit in Vienna
Michelle Ferrier, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication at Florida A&M University received international recognition for her work around online harassment of journalists. [Read more…] about Online Harassment Service by Journalism Dean Nominated for International Recognition Research and Solutions Part of European Summit in Vienna
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order 19-45
Ensuring the Safety of Our Children in Our Schools
Nearly one year after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida where fourteen students and three staff members were murdered, Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 19-45, which is focused on improving the safety of Florida schools. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order 19-45
Mast, Titus Introduce Bipartisan PUPPERS Act to End Painful Dog Testing at the VA
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced the Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species (PUPPERS) Act. [Read more…] about Mast, Titus Introduce Bipartisan PUPPERS Act to End Painful Dog Testing at the VA
Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Announcement in Brevard County
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will make a major announcement in Brevard County, Florida on Wednesday, February 13th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Announcement in Brevard County
Senate Committee Advances School Safety and Security Legislation
Committee on Education Passes Legislation to
Implement MSD Commission Recommendations
The Senate Committee on Education chaired by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah), today passed Senate Proposed Bill (SPB) 7030, School Safety and Security. [Read more…] about Senate Committee Advances School Safety and Security Legislation
UT Fellows Forum to Welcome CEOs of UPC Insurance, GuideWell Mutual Holding Corp. and Macquarie Bank Limited on Feb. 19
The leaders of UPC Insurance, GuideWell Mutual Holding Corp. and Macquarie Bank Limited will share their business experience and expertise at The University of Tampa’s annual Fellows Forum on Tuesday, Feb.19, at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Ferguson Hall. [Read more…] about UT Fellows Forum to Welcome CEOs of UPC Insurance, GuideWell Mutual Holding Corp. and Macquarie Bank Limited on Feb. 19
