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At Future of Florida Forum, Florida 2030 Research Report Unveiled, Leaders Outline Future Goals

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Report Offers Strategic Blueprint for Achieving Florida’s Potential

During the opening day of the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum, the Florida Chamber Foundation released Florida 2030: Key Targets & Strategies, the culmination of a multi-year research project that unveils important insights about what’s in store for our state and offers a strategic blueprint for achieving Florida’s potential. [Read more…] about At Future of Florida Forum, Florida 2030 Research Report Unveiled, Leaders Outline Future Goals

Gov. Scott: Florida Awarded More Than $50 Million to Fight National Opioid Crisis

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Grant to Aid Communities as they Continue
to Provide Treatment, Support Services

Governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to begin utilizing a new federal grant to increase access to medication-assisted treatment, reduce opioid-related deaths and equip professionals with the necessary tools to combat the national opioid epidemic in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Awarded More Than $50 Million to Fight National Opioid Crisis

$148 Million Settlement Reached with Uber for Data Breach

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Attorney General Pam Bondi, along with the 49 other attorneys general and the District of Columbia, today reached a settlement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for allegedly failing to comply with the Florida Information Protection Act and other related laws. [Read more…] about $148 Million Settlement Reached with Uber for Data Breach

CFO Jimmy Patronis: Start Now to Stop Student Loan Debt

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Data now shows that student loan debt is a $1.5 trillion crisis, with an average student in the Class of 2016 owing more than $37,000 and a default rate of more than 10 percent. In light of these harrowing statistics, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminds Florida families to plan ahead for college by utilizing the Florida Prepaid College Program and urges the Florida legislature to keep college tuition rates low. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Start Now to Stop Student Loan Debt

Miami Herald Endorses Sean Shaw for Attorney General

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Sean Shaw

In an editorial published today, the Miami Herald has endorsed Democratic Nominee, Sean Shaw for Attorney General. The Miami Herald highlights Sean Shaw’s selfless dedication to public service, civil rights and vowed commitment to go after corporate polluters as well as hold pharmaceutical companies’ feet to the fire for the role they’ve played in the deadly opioid crisis. [Read more…] about Miami Herald Endorses Sean Shaw for Attorney General

National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards Flagler College a Preservation Grant Towards Keeping History Above Water St. Augustine 2019

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Flagler College was today awarded a $5,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from the Florida Fund and the Daniel K. Thorne Intervention Fund. These grant funds will be used to support two projects that benefit St. Augustine, Florida, a session at the Keeping History Above Water™ conference, hosted in St. Augustine from May 5-8, 2019 and a pre-conference workshop to be held on January 31, 2019 in St. Augustine to address cultural resources hazard mitigation planning and assess community values. [Read more…] about National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards Flagler College a Preservation Grant Towards Keeping History Above Water St. Augustine 2019

Enriquez Gets Nod from Ros-Lehtinen

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South Florida’s voice in Congress believes Javier Enriquez
will be an effective representative for House District 114.

The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Enriquez, a Republican, is running for the Florida House in District 114. Ros-Lehtinen joins former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and a host of other prominent South Florida leaders in supporting Enriquez. [Read more…] about Enriquez Gets Nod from Ros-Lehtinen

Mast Chairs First Committee Hearing As Chairman of Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today chaired his first hearing as Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee.  The hearing focused on Coast Guard modernization and recapitalization, including deploying new technology to combat both cyber and physical threats against the United States. [Read more…] about Mast Chairs First Committee Hearing As Chairman of Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Florida Schools and Families Celebrate “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”

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Initiative aims to encourage fathers to get more involved in their child’s school

K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons and NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy celebrated the fourth annual statewide “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” at Norton Elementary School in Gainesville. [Read more…] about Florida Schools and Families Celebrate “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”