Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis visited Tampa today for the grand opening of the Florida State Fair and highlighted the impact agriculture has on Florida and thanked first responders for their dedication to keeping our state safe. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Economy Made Stronger by Agriculture
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Reform to Best and Brightest Teachers Program
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced bold steps to reform the Best and Brightest Teachers program with a renewed investment to recruit and retain the best, most dedicated educators for Florida schools. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Reform to Best and Brightest Teachers Program
FDLE arrests two men for grand theft and organized scheme to defraud
FDLE agents arrested Glenn Terrell Holland, 48, of Hosford and Gregory Newsome, 59, of Altha each for grand theft and engaging in a venture to defraud a local trucking company. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests two men for grand theft and organized scheme to defraud
Harris Corporation Helps Tallahassee Team Compete in Florida Astronaut Challenge Finals
A Tallahassee high school aerospace engineering club is competing this week in the finals of the Florida Astronaut Challenge at the Kennedy Space Center, thanks to their skills and some help from Florida-based Harris Corporation. [Read more…] about Harris Corporation Helps Tallahassee Team Compete in Florida Astronaut Challenge Finals
Senator Baxley Files Fetal Heartbeat Bill
SB 792 would prohibit abortions after a heartbeat is detected
Senator Dennis Baxley (R-Lady Lake) today announced the filing of SB 792, known otherwise as the fetal heartbeat bill. [Read more…] about Senator Baxley Files Fetal Heartbeat Bill
Plantation woman claims $500,000 top prize playing the $500,000 CASH BLAST Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Rupa Motie, 33, of Plantation, claimed a $500,000 top prize from the $500,000 CASH BLAST Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Plantation woman claims $500,000 top prize playing the $500,000 CASH BLAST Scratch-Off game
Seeking to save lives, Sen. Berman and Rep. Stark file legislation empowering families to directly disarm gun threats
Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Richard Stark (D-Weston) are filing legislation in order to close a glaring weakness in Florida’s “red flag” gun safety law, threatening the lives of potential victims throughout the state. [Read more…] about Seeking to save lives, Sen. Berman and Rep. Stark file legislation empowering families to directly disarm gun threats
UNF Women’s History Month Luncheon Features ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Reporter Kim Barker
The Women’s Center at the University of North Florida will present the Women’s History Month Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Kim Barker, the award-winning journalist who inspired the movie “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” noon Tuesday, March 12, in the John A. Delaney Student Union, Building 58W, Ballroom, Room 3703. [Read more…] about UNF Women’s History Month Luncheon Features ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Reporter Kim Barker
Congressman Gaetz, Bing Energy Investors Continue Pursuit of Justice Over Chinese Theft of Intellectual Property
Florida’s U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz today sharply criticized China for continuing to enable its citizens to steal valuable technology and intellectual property from American businesses, entrepreneurs and investors in “a pattern of thievery that makes China an international outlaw.” [Read more…] about Congressman Gaetz, Bing Energy Investors Continue Pursuit of Justice Over Chinese Theft of Intellectual Property
Tampa PBA endorses Lee Lowry in City Council District 4
The Tampa Police Benevolent Association is backing Lee Lowry for Tampa City Council District 4, the campaign announced Thursday. [Read more…] about Tampa PBA endorses Lee Lowry in City Council District 4
