The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that it is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in a six-year-old, mixed-breed beef cow in Florida. This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply, or to human health in the United States. This form of BSE is not contagious. [Read more…] about USDA Confirms Atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
DNC Statement on Florida Primaries
DNC Chair Tom Perez issued the following statement on the results of tonight’s Democratic primary races in Florida:
“Congratulations to gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum, Senator Bill Nelson and all our Democratic candidates who won their primaries tonight in Florida. [Read more…] about DNC Statement on Florida Primaries
Statement from Jeff Greene on Andrew Gillum Primary Win
“Running to be the next Governor of Florida has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank every voter and volunteer from across the state who shared my vision for Florida. [Read more…] about Statement from Jeff Greene on Andrew Gillum Primary Win
Caldwell Secures GOP Nomination in Agriculture Commissioner Race
In a stunning upset, Matt Caldwell bucked the GOP establishment and secured the party’s nomination in the race to be Florida’s next Agriculture Commissioner. [Read more…] about Caldwell Secures GOP Nomination in Agriculture Commissioner Race
RAGA Congratulates Ashley Moody on Florida Primary Victory
The Republican Attorneys General Association released the following statement congratulating Judge Ashley Moody and pledging their full support: [Read more…] about RAGA Congratulates Ashley Moody on Florida Primary Victory
Bob Doyel cruises through primary for SD 22
Bob Doyel officially became the Democratic nominee after sailing through the primary Tuesday night with 68% of the vote. A retired circuit court judge and Vietnam Veteran from Winter Haven, Bob Doyel credits strong grassroots support for his win with volunteers as the backbone of the effort. [Read more…] about Bob Doyel cruises through primary for SD 22
Gov. Scott to Award Florida Veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal in Marion County
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Tomorrow, August 29th, Governor Scott will honor Florida veterans with the Governor’s Veteran’s Service Medal at the National Guard Armory in Ocala. Since 2013, the Governor has awarded nearly 15,000 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott to Award Florida Veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal in Marion County
Senator Taddeo and Commissioner Levin Cava partner to get South Miami-Dade back to work
State Senator Annette Taddeo will partner with the office of Miami-Dade County District 8 Commissioner Daniella Levin Cava to host a South Miami-Dade Job Fair on Monday, September 24 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Palmetto Golf Course (9300 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157). [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Commissioner Levin Cava partner to get South Miami-Dade back to work
Republican Nick DiCeglie Wins Primary Election for State House
Local Businessman and Pinellas County Republican Party Chairman Nick DiCeglie has won the Republican Primary for the Florida House of Representative’s 66th District. DiCeglie will face Democrat Alex Heeren in the November General Election. [Read more…] about Republican Nick DiCeglie Wins Primary Election for State House
Timothy Niermann Named Interim Secretary of Department of Juvenile Justice
Governor Rick Scott today announced Timothy Niermann will become the Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on an interim basis. He will be replacing Secretary Christina Daly who is leaving the agency effective August 31, 2018, after serving at DJJ since 2006. [Read more…] about Timothy Niermann Named Interim Secretary of Department of Juvenile Justice
