Current Conditions
Over the past week, the red tide organism Karenia brevis was detected in 172 samples along Florida’s Gulf Coast. [Read more…] about Red Tide Mid-Week Update for March 15, 2023
Government
Santa Rosa County Man Claims $1 Million Prize Playing The 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today announces that Kerim Akel, 67, of Navarre, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Santa Rosa County Man Claims $1 Million Prize Playing The 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off Game
Representative Yvonne Hinson and Senator Rosalind Osgood File “Restorative Justice” Bill
State Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D-Gainesville) and State Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Fort Lauderdale) recently filed legislation House Bill 855 and Senate Bill 802. [Read more…] about Representative Yvonne Hinson and Senator Rosalind Osgood File “Restorative Justice” Bill
Representative López and Leader Book File the Damages Recoverable in the Wrongful Death Actions Bill
On Friday, March. 3, 2023, Representative Johanna López (D-Orlando) and Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) filed House Bill 1435/Senate Bill 690. [Read more…] about Representative López and Leader Book File the Damages Recoverable in the Wrongful Death Actions Bill
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts a Women of Faith Breakfast Reception to Discuss Hope Florida
First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed female faith leaders from across Florida into the Governor’s Mansion to discuss her Hope Florida [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts a Women of Faith Breakfast Reception to Discuss Hope Florida
Secretary Byrd Recognizes March 15 as Florida Main Street Day 2023
Secretary of State Cord Byrd today announced March 15, 2023, as this year’s Florida Main Street Day [Read more…] about Secretary Byrd Recognizes March 15 as Florida Main Street Day 2023
Representative Gantt Responds to House Bill 991
HB 991 – Defamation, False Light, and Unauthorized Publication of Name or Likenesses today was heard in the Civil Justice Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Gantt Responds to House Bill 991
FWC removes first vessels through the newly created Vessel Turn-In Program
Since the inception of The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Vessel Turn-In Program in late 2022, the FWC has received 28 applications from owners of at-risk or unwanted vessels. [Read more…] about FWC removes first vessels through the newly created Vessel Turn-In Program
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Second Annual Spring 2023 Florida Space Art Contest for K-5 Students
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez today announced the launch of the 2023 Florida Space Art Contest at Dante B. Fascell Elementary in Miami. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Second Annual Spring 2023 Florida Space Art Contest for K-5 Students
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Funding Available Through Military Defense Infrastructure and Defense Reinvestment Grant
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced funding is available through the Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant and Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant programs [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Funding Available Through Military Defense Infrastructure and Defense Reinvestment Grant
