Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis and U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) tonight issued the following statement after learning that the South Florida Water Management District plans to hold a vote tomorrow, November 8, 2018, on extending the land lease with New Hope Sugar Company, a subsidiary of Florida Crystals, for land authorized to be used for the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir. [Read more…] about DeSantis, Mast Urge South Florida Water Management District to Delay Decision on Extension Of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir Land Lease
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Ron DeSantis Announces Transition Team Chairs
Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis today announced four Florida leaders to spearhead transition for the new administration. Congressman Matt Gaetz, Speaker Richard Corcoran, Senator George LeMieux, and Former Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings will serve as chairs to the Ron DeSantis transition team. [Read more…] about Ron DeSantis Announces Transition Team Chairs
Florida U.S Senate race between Nelson, Scott headed toward recount
Florida’s U.S. Senate race is headed toward a recount, based on today’s razor-thin margin. [Read more…] about Florida U.S Senate race between Nelson, Scott headed toward recount
League Celebrates Largest Enfranchisement Since Voting Rights Act
Following Tuesday’s historic midterm election, League of Women Voters of Florida President Patricia Brigham offered the following statement: [Read more…] about League Celebrates Largest Enfranchisement Since Voting Rights Act
Former Judge and Prosecutor Ashley Moody Elected as Florida Attorney General
The Republican Attorneys General Association offered the following statement after former federal prosecutor and Hillsborough County Judge Ashley Moody won her election as Florida Attorney General: [Read more…] about Former Judge and Prosecutor Ashley Moody Elected as Florida Attorney General
Toby Overdorf Election Statement
Toby Overdorf tonight released the following statement following his victory in the race for District 83 in the Florida House: [Read more…] about Toby Overdorf Election Statement
Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida Approved by Florida Voters
Historic vote enshrines new, specific crime victims’ rights in state constitution
Supporters of Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida, including crime victims, victim advocates and elected officials, cheered at an Election Night party in Ft. Lauderdale as Amendment 6 passed by more than 60 percent of Florida voters. [Read more…] about Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida Approved by Florida Voters
Caldwell Elected to Serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture
Matt Caldwell, the principled candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, was today elected to serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Caldwell Elected to Serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture
Amendment 4 Makes History
Passes with over 60% percent of the vote to become law
Amendment 4, the voting restoration amendment to Florida’s constitution, passes with over 60% percent of the vote to become law. [Read more…] about Amendment 4 Makes History
Amanda Murphy Statement on Tonight’s Results in Senate District 16
In response to tonight’s results in State Senate District 16, Amanda Murphy releases the following statement: [Read more…] about Amanda Murphy Statement on Tonight’s Results in Senate District 16