Florida News Straight From the Source
By Eddie E. Farah
Here’s a piece of sound legal advice from someone who has dedicated his life to representing injured Floridians: When Big Business says they want to help protect the little guy, you can bet the winners will actually be the businesses themselves. [Read more…] about Rush to Pass COVID Liability Protection Legislation for Businesses Would Make Lawmakers Partners in Depriving Citizens of Justice
In response to the violent mobs in Washington, D.C., the Florida House of Representatives and Senate filed identical bills to combat violence, disorder and looting in Florida. [Read more…] about House and Senate File Legislation Proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to Protect Peaceful Protests, Combat Violent Disorder
Florida Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg), Chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, today filled Senate Bill 72, Civil Liability For Damages Relating To COVID-19. [Read more…] about Senator Brandes Files Legislation to Protect Businesses Safely Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Players have a chance to win big this week as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, continue to climb, reaching a combined total of $857 million! [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot rises to $447 million just in time for tonight’s drawing
Long term care residents and staff across the country continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccines, following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to give them priority within phase “1a” of distribution. [Read more…] about State Long Term Care Associations Express Optimism As Vaccination Distribution Continues
FDLE has released its 2020 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report, which includes crime volume in the state from January through June of 2020. [Read more…] about FDLE Releases 2020 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report
As Florida and the nation continue to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be worried about what will happen to your credit reports and scores if your ability to pay your loan obligations has been impacted. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Credit Reporting
Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) has continued to spearhead bold initiatives and build off of the foundation laid for a patient-centered health care system in Florida. [Read more…] about AHCA Prioritizes Patient-Centered Health Care System Promoting Accountability and Safety
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FY2021 budget, which includes $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration: [Read more…] about At Mast’s Urging, Congress Delivers Historic Funding For Everglades Restoration
Florida Health Care Association Executive Director Emmett Reed today issued the following statement regarding residents and staff of Florida’s long term care facilities receiving the much-anticipated COVID vaccine. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Statement on COVID Vaccinations Underway
