State Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and State Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D-Gainesville) recently filed SB 604 and HB 393, termed the “Safe Waterways Act.” [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Hinson File “Safe Waterways Act”
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Florida Lottery grants are lighting the way to a brighter future for students and families
Through a partnership with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) is lighting the way for thousands of students to earn a Bright Futures Scholarship through the Lighting the Way to a Bright Future Project. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery grants are lighting the way to a brighter future for students and families
Senator Ileana Garcia and Miami-Dade Chief Bay Officer Irela Bagué Collaborating to Address Deterioration of Spoil Islands Preserves and Parks, Threats to Manatees and Seagrass
Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) has been collaborating with Miami-Dade County Chief Bay Officer Irela Bagué to address the misuse and subsequent deterioration of spoil island preserves and parks in Biscayne Bay, managed by local municipalities and Miami-Dade County, which have faced increased traffic and damages since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Senator Ileana Garcia and Miami-Dade Chief Bay Officer Irela Bagué Collaborating to Address Deterioration of Spoil Islands Preserves and Parks, Threats to Manatees and Seagrass
FDLE arrests Clermont man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents arrested Alfred Desmond Mann, 26, of Clermont, yesterday for 11 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5)(a), a third-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Clermont man for possession of child sexual abuse material
Long Term Care Providers Ask Federal Trade Commission for Help on Staffing Agency Price Gouging
Cost hikes at direct care staffing agencies worsen
financial challenges for Florida nursing centers
Long term care providers, including Florida Health Care Association members, this week urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for assistance with the burdens imposed by anticompetitive practices by direct care staffing agencies. [Read more…] about Long Term Care Providers Ask Federal Trade Commission for Help on Staffing Agency Price Gouging
Governor DeSantis Recognizes October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Florida
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris today highlighted that Governor Ron DeSantis has recognized October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Florida, [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Recognizes October as Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Florida
Statement from Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield on Special Session
Florida Senate Majority (Republican) Leader Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) today released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session to safeguard Floridians from overreach by the federal government. [Read more…] about Statement from Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield on Special Session
LeadingAge Florida Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced its 2022 legislative priorities for senior living and long-term care today. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
Joint Statement From Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson
In response to today’s morning press conference where Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special session to take a stand against the federal government’s overreach, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) and Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) issued the following joint statement: [Read more…] about Joint Statement From Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson
District Five Tentative Five-Year Work Program Public Hearing
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) District 5 Office will hold a week-long virtual public hearing on its Tentative Five-Year Work Program from Monday, October 25 to Friday, October 29. [Read more…] about District Five Tentative Five-Year Work Program Public Hearing
