FDLE agents arrested Sheekina Williams, 36, of Pensacola for providing false information to law enforcement and perjury during an officer use of force investigation. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pensacola woman for perjury
FDOT Palm Beach County Traffic Report for Feb. 1-9, 2019
Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. [Read more…] about FDOT Palm Beach County Traffic Report for Feb. 1-9, 2019
Senator Taddeo Intensifies Efforts on Maduro Ouster
Intensifying her efforts to break the grip of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro on the people of Venezuela, state Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) has filed a Proclamation in support of First Consul Scarlet Salazer, Venezuelan Consulate in Miami, for her courage in recognizing Juan Guaidó as the legitimate Interim President of Venezuela. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo Intensifies Efforts on Maduro Ouster
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) released the following comments on Governor DeSantis’ 2019-2020 budget proposal: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal
Feedback Opportunity for S.R. 434 (Forest City Road) Safety Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. about proposed safety improvements on State Road (S.R.) 434 (Forest City Road) at the intersection with Falkner Road. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for S.R. 434 (Forest City Road) Safety Improvements
Florida PSC Commission Conference/Hearing on FPL Tax Impact Set for Tuesday
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Commission Conference/Hearing on FPL Tax Impact Set for Tuesday
Stetson University Researcher Says Smoking in Films Does Not Influence Teens to Pick Up Habit
New study examines effects of movies and youth smoking
Some studies have suggested watching movie stars smoking on the big screen prompts teens to smoke. Smoking in films also has been targeted and scrutinized by policymakers and scholars as a potential cause of adolescent smoking. However, current research disputes previous studies and opinions. [Read more…] about Stetson University Researcher Says Smoking in Films Does Not Influence Teens to Pick Up Habit
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Scammers Arrested in $2.8 Million Dental Insurance Fraud Scheme
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Renate Manns, owner of International Dental Group, Inc., along with five associates in an alleged $2.8 million insurance fraud scheme based in Miami-Dade County. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Scammers Arrested in $2.8 Million Dental Insurance Fraud Scheme
Company Selling Fake Twitter Followers Permanently Banned
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that a company selling fake Twitter followers to celebrities, professional athletes, comedians, television actors and others is permanently banned from the practice. [Read more…] about Company Selling Fake Twitter Followers Permanently Banned
Donalds Files Bill to Change Felony Threshold Amount
The Naples Republican says the legislation will save taxpayers millions
of dollars while improving the state’s criminal justice system.
Representative Byron Donalds, a Naples Republican, has filed legislation to raise the felony threshold amount from $300 to $1,000 and to impose a minimum monetary felony threshold for third petit theft offenses. [Read more…] about Donalds Files Bill to Change Felony Threshold Amount
