A ruling made yesterday by a federal judge in California temporarily blocking the Trump Administration’s threatened deportation of Haitian refugees is winning praise from state Senator Daphne Campbell (D-Miami). [Read more…] about State Senator Daphne Campbell Hails Federal Judge Ruling Temporarily Blocking Trump Administration From Ending TPS
Rubio Backs Enriquez for House District 114
The Florida Senator and District 114 resident is confident
in Enriquez’s ability to be a strong voice in Tallahassee
The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of Senator Marco Rubio. Enriquez, a Republican, is running for the Florida House in District 114. Rubio’s endorsement comes closely on the heels of support for Enriquez from former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, both of whom endorsed Enriquez last week. [Read more…] about Rubio Backs Enriquez for House District 114
Leading FL Agriculture Organizations Stand with Caldwell, Tout as ‘Best Qualified’ for Ag. Commissioner
Four major organizations focused on agriculture and natural resources —Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association PAC (FFVA), Florida Citrus Mutual, Florida Forestry Association, and Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC—announced their support for Rep. Matt Caldwell, a 7th-generation Floridian and candidate for Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Leading FL Agriculture Organizations Stand with Caldwell, Tout as ‘Best Qualified’ for Ag. Commissioner
Freedom Boat Club Corporate Donates $30,000 to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Freedom Boat Club, the nation’s oldest and largest boat club with 20,000+ members in 31 states and Canada, recently concluded its third national cause-marketing partnership to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. [Read more…] about Freedom Boat Club Corporate Donates $30,000 to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Gov. Scott: DEP to Provide $3 Million for Red Tide on Florida’s East Coast
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering $3 million in grants to St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties to help mitigate the effects of red tide. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: DEP to Provide $3 Million for Red Tide on Florida’s East Coast
The Florida Lottery Receives Top Gaming Certification
The Florida Lottery announces that it has received the top certification for responsible gaming from the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery Receives Top Gaming Certification
Companies Honored as Exceptional Employers
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation recognized 12 businesses that hire and retain people with disabilities with an Exceptional Employer Award today. The businesses from around the state were honored with a plaque made by people with disabilities. [Read more…] about Companies Honored as Exceptional Employers
Florida Department of State Celebrates American Archives Month
Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the State Archives of Florida are pleased to announce their 2018 American Archives Month campaign, Focus on Florida: Photography in the Sunshine State. The campaign highlights one of the earliest known photographs of Florida, an 1849 Key West daguerreotype, as well as the State Archives’ extensive collection of photographs and the history of the photographic process. [Read more…] about Florida Department of State Celebrates American Archives Month
Florida Poly 2.0: A new vision for excellence
Florida Polytechnic University officially released Florida Poly 2.0, its blueprint for the future of the University consisting of a five-year strategic plan and the vision for a robust research park adjacent to campus. [Read more…] about Florida Poly 2.0: A new vision for excellence
New UNF Poll Shows Buchanan Ahead of Shapiro in Florida’s Congressional District 16 House Race
Majority of Likely Voters in CD 16 Approve of Trump
The Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida has a new poll of likely voters that reveals incumbent Republican Vern Buchanan in the lead for the upcoming U.S. House of Representatives race in Florida’s Congressional District 16, with David Shapiro close behind. [Read more…] about New UNF Poll Shows Buchanan Ahead of Shapiro in Florida’s Congressional District 16 House Race