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Governor Ron DeSantis will be visiting communities impacted by Hurricane Michael along with FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. The Governor will also join state and local officials for a briefing and roundtable on the latest recovery efforts. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Florida Panhandle with FEMA Administrator
Yesterday, surrounded by a group of bipartisan legislators and faith leaders, Governor Ron DeSantis announced several actions his administration is taking to affirm Florida’s steadfast support of the State of Israel. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Actions to Affirm Florida’s Support of Israel
U.S. News & World Report recognized the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida as among the top online programs in the country, according to rankings released today.
State Representative Toby Overdorf has filed legislation that will toughen penalties for human trafficking in Florida. House Bill 219 would require a minimum term of incarceration for solicitation of prostitution offenses involving victims of human trafficking. [Read more…] about Overdorf Sponsors Bill to Toughen Human Trafficking Penalties
On Jan. 31, Marcus DuBois King, Ph.D., and Elizabeth A. Andrews, J.D., will continue the conversation surrounding this year’s theme on “Cultural Resilience and Contemporary America” through two presentations: “Climate Justice: Sea Level Rise and Sinking States” and “Sea Level Rise: Policy Challenges for Coastal Communities.” [Read more…] about Ideas & Images Series Continues with Two Presentations and a workshop
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution today announced the sentencing of a habitual offender, Andrelo Witcher, to 30 years in prison for the disappearance of a past girlfriend, Heather Ann MacCrossen, more than a decade ago. [Read more…] about Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Missing Person Cold Case
Secretary of State Michael Ertel announced today the recipients of the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The Folk Heritage Awards are given to outstanding folk artists and advocates who have made longstanding contributions to the folklife and cultural resources of Florida. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Announces Recipients of the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards
Following the success of the Florida Virtual Campus’ Open Educational Resources Summit last February, FLVC is excited to announce the next OER Summit for February 27 – 28, 2019, at the Sheraton Orlando North in Orlando, FL. The Summit is designed for attendees to learn how to identify, modify, and design OER, with the goal of implementation at their college or university. [Read more…] about FLVC to Tackle High Textbook Costs During OER Summit
The University of North Florida has accepted a generous donation of artwork as well as an outright gift to support the preservation, care and curation of the UNF Permanent Collection from alumna Judy Eisen.
[Read more…] about UNF Celebrates a ‘Grand and Generous Gift’ From Judy Eisen
Governor Ron DeSantis will make a major announcement today, Tuesday, January 15, 2019, starting at 2 PM EST at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton, Florida.
[Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Announcement in Boca Raton
