DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement after voting rights were restored to over one million former felons who have served their time: [Read more…] about DNC on Restoration of Voting Rights to Ex-Felons in Florida
Lake Worth man claims $5 million top prize playing the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Orlando Rodriguez, 54, of Lake Worth, claimed a $5 million top prize in the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Lake Worth man claims $5 million top prize playing the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
Ron DeSantis poised to remake Supreme Court with no African American representation for first time in decades
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to tout a “bold vision for a brighter future” at his inauguration. What he is unlikely to mention is that due to the outsized political influence on the nominating process he will be remaking the Florida Supreme Court with no African American representation for the first time in decades. [Read more…] about Ron DeSantis poised to remake Supreme Court with no African American representation for first time in decades
Florida Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Appointees to Enterprise Florida and VISIT FLORIDA
Jamal Sowell and Dana Young Will Lead with Distinction
As Governor-elect Ron DeSantis prepares to take the oath of office to become the 46th Governor of Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce congratulates his newly selected leaders of Enterprise Florida, Inc., and VISIT FLORIDA. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Appointees to Enterprise Florida and VISIT FLORIDA
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Honors Florida’s Military Members & First Responders
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez today held an appreciation event honoring veterans, military members, first responders and Gold Star families at A Call to Action: Honoring Service, Sacrifice and Country. [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Honors Florida’s Military Members & First Responders
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, January 7, 2019
Gov. Scott Appoints Five to the District and County Courts
Judges appointed to the Second and Fifth District Courts of
Appeal and to the Duval and Miami-Dade County Courts
Governor Rick Scott today announced appointments to the Second and Fifth District Courts of Appeal and to the Duval and Miami-Dade County Courts.
Andrea Teves Smith is appointed to the Second District Court of Appeal. Smith, 49, of Lakeland, is a Circuit Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University College of Law. Smith fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Marva Crenshaw.
Meredith Sasso is appointed to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. Sasso, 35, of Orlando, is the Chief Deputy General Counsel to the Executive Office of the Governor. She received her bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida. Sasso fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Vincent Torpy.
Erin Perry is appointed to the Duval County Court. Perry, 37, of Jacksonville, is a Circuit Court Division Chief in the State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida. Perry fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Lester Bass.
Natalie Moore is appointed to the Miami-Dade County Court. Moore, 38, of Cooper City, is an Assistant State Attorney and Training Director in the State Attorney’s Office for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelor’s, master’s, and law degrees from the University of Florida. Moore fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Carlos Guzman.
Robert Watson is appointed to the Miami-Dade County Court. Watson, 47, of Miami, is a Principal with Kobre & Kim LLP. He received his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and his law degree from Stanford Law School. Watson fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Alex Bokor.
Gov. Scott Appoints Leigh Giunta to Early Coalition
of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Leigh Giunta to the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, January 7, 2019
Mast Reintroduces Bill Requiring Federal Plan To Combat Florida Harmful Algal Blooms
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today reintroduced the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act. [Read more…] about Mast Reintroduces Bill Requiring Federal Plan To Combat Florida Harmful Algal Blooms
2019 DeSantis-Nuñez Inaugural Committee Donates $150,000 to Operation 300
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis announced today the 2019 Inaugural Committee is donating $150,000 to Operation 300, a non-profit organization that provides aid to military families who have lost loved ones in combat. [Read more…] about 2019 DeSantis-Nuñez Inaugural Committee Donates $150,000 to Operation 300
Attorney General Bondi Leaves a Better Florida after Eight Years as Chief Legal Officer
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s eight years of dedicated service to Floridians and the great state of Florida is coming to an end. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi Leaves a Better Florida after Eight Years as Chief Legal Officer
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Hosts Bold Vision for a Brighter Future: Thought Leaders Luncheon
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis was joined today by Florida’s top leaders from both the private and public sectors at a Thought Leaders Luncheon to discuss ways to ensure a brighter future for the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Hosts Bold Vision for a Brighter Future: Thought Leaders Luncheon
