Since at least 2012, a “money transmitter” in Florida has been defined as “a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or foreign entity qualified to do business in this state which receives currency, monetary value, or payment instruments for the purpose of transmitting the same by any means, including transmission by wire, facsimile, electronic transfer, courier, the internet, or through bill payment services or other businesses that facilitate such transfer within this country, or to or from this country.” [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Change in Money Transmission Definition
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FDLE arrests Naples man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents arrested Chandler Christian Jones, 26, of Naples, yesterday on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Naples man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDOT District Four Community Traffic Safety Team Encourages Everyone to Slow Down
Back to School Means Sharing the Road
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and our Community Traffic Safety Teams remind motorists to take extra precaution in school zones as students head back to school. [Read more…] about FDOT District Four Community Traffic Safety Team Encourages Everyone to Slow Down
Congressman Rutherford Calls for More Data Amid Consideration of Red Snapper Fishery Closures
Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) and Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) today led colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Richard Spinrad, requesting that the agency suspend any further area closures until data from the ongoing South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count can be considered. [Read more…] about Congressman Rutherford Calls for More Data Amid Consideration of Red Snapper Fishery Closures
State Senator Ileana Garcia Grants $400,000 of Florida Appropriations to Involuntary Outpatient Services (IOS) Demonstration Project by Miami Foundation for Mental Health, Inc.
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, sees State Senator Ileana Garcia granting $400,000 in state funding she worked to secure this past senatorial term from the Department of Children & Families towards Involuntary Outpatient Services (IOS) Demonstration Project by Miami Foundation for Mental Health, Inc. [Read more…] about State Senator Ileana Garcia Grants $400,000 of Florida Appropriations to Involuntary Outpatient Services (IOS) Demonstration Project by Miami Foundation for Mental Health, Inc.
Representative Driskell’s Reaction to Gov’s Interference in Hillsborough County Prosecutor’s Office
Following Governor DeSantis’ decision to suspend Hillsborough County’s duly elected State Attorney, Andrew Warren, Representative Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa), Leader-Designate of the Florida House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Representative Driskell’s Reaction to Gov’s Interference in Hillsborough County Prosecutor’s Office
FDLE earns tenth consecutive CALEA accreditation
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement received its ninth consecutive reaccreditation award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in Chicago, Illinois, on July 23. [Read more…] about FDLE earns tenth consecutive CALEA accreditation
Representative Chambliss Joins the Miami-Dade County Police Department to Address the Shootings in Goulds and West Perrine
Following a prior shooting earlier this week at the Cutler Manor Apartments in Goulds, and another drive-by shooting in West Perrine early Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, Representative Kevin Chambliss (D-Homestead) will join the Miami-Dade County Police Department and volunteers at both locations to canvass the community to address these unfortunate incidents. [Read more…] about Representative Chambliss Joins the Miami-Dade County Police Department to Address the Shootings in Goulds and West Perrine
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Holds Assembly on the Lethal Dangers of Substance Abuse, a Component of The Facts. Your Future.
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a youth assembly to echo the message of The Facts. Your Future. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Holds Assembly on the Lethal Dangers of Substance Abuse, a Component of The Facts. Your Future.
Upcoming Public Meeting for State Road (S.R.) 535 PD&E Study
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an Alternatives Public Information Meeting regarding project mobility and safety improvements for S.R. 535 from U.S. 192 to north of World Center Drive (S.R. 536) on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for State Road (S.R.) 535 PD&E Study