The Florida Cabinet today voted to appoint Russell Weigel as the new Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR). [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Vote to Appoint New OFR Commissioner
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Commissioner Nikki Fried & Representative Javier Fernández File Legislation to Close Concealed Weapons Licensing Loopholes
Commissioner Nikki Fried and Representative Javier Fernández (D- Miami) yesterday filed HB 809, which will close dangerous loopholes to help keep firearms out of the hands of bad actors and enhance standards to further improve the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s Concealed Weapons Licensing Program. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Representative Javier Fernández File Legislation to Close Concealed Weapons Licensing Loopholes
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Two Executive Orders, Expands Early Voting in Bay and Gulf Counties
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed Executive Order 19-261 extending the State of Emergency for Hurricane Michael, as well as Executive Order 19-262, which expands early voting in Bay and Gulf counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Two Executive Orders, Expands Early Voting in Bay and Gulf Counties
FDLE arrests three for multi-state crime spree
2 additional suspects remain at large
FDLE Agents arrested three suspects charged with organized retail theft who are suspected of an elaborate scheme stealing thousands from retailers throughout the Southeast United States. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests three for multi-state crime spree
Governor Ron DeSantis Joins U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Groundbreaking Ceremony
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the groundbreaking ceremony of a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located in St. Augustine. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Groundbreaking Ceremony
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
Nearly $3 million in funding dedicated to career and technical education remains available
Governor Ron DeSantis and Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced the school districts, universities, colleges and private institutions who have been awarded with the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces His Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget for FY 2020-2021
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Governor Ron DeSantis today released his budget proposal for FY 2020-2021, a Bolder, Brighter, Better Future. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces His Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget for FY 2020-2021
Commissioner Nikki Fried Launches Hunger-Free School Campus Program
To fight against food insecurity, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today launched the Hunger-Free School Campus program. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Launches Hunger-Free School Campus Program
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Continued Positive Economic Indicators for Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida continues to show positive economic indicators. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Continued Positive Economic Indicators for Florida
Florida panther kittens under ZooTampa care while FWC continues investigation into neurological disorder
Team of Experts Work Collaboratively to Help Key Endangered Species
A team of experts, led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are working together to care for a pair of endangered Florida panther kittens orphaned after their mom suffered from an unknown neurological disorder affecting panthers and bobcats. [Read more…] about Florida panther kittens under ZooTampa care while FWC continues investigation into neurological disorder
