Concerned over the rapidly growing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) on Thursday called for the Governor to issue a mandatory mask policy throughout the state. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Calls for Statewide Mask Mandate
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FDLE arrests Pensacola man for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested William Gray, 44, of 5718 Turkey Road, Pensacola, on 20 counts of promotion of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pensacola man for child pornography
Senator Keith Perry’s Bill to Increase Music Education in Elementary Schools Signed into Law with Full Funding
Senator Keith Perry’s bill to promote well-rounded elementary education by increasing access to music classes in elementary schools has been signed into law with full funding. [Read more…] about Senator Keith Perry’s Bill to Increase Music Education in Elementary Schools Signed into Law with Full Funding
Gadsden County woman claims $1 million prize playing the $5,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Yolanda Lee, 46, of Midway, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Gadsden County woman claims $1 million prize playing the $5,000,000 LUCK Scratch-Off game
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $150 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced $150 million is now available to local governments through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $150 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – July 1
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – July 1
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Major Funding for Florida’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Governor Ron DeSantis today visited Bethune-Cookman University to highlight historic state investments in Florida’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Major Funding for Florida’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Florida’s Environment Wins Big with Signing of Clean Waterways Act & Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill (SB) 712: The Clean Waterways Act into law, sponsored by Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Bobby Payne. [Read more…] about Florida’s Environment Wins Big with Signing of Clean Waterways Act & Budget
FDLE arrests former employee of major tourist destination for six-figure grand theft
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Jennifer Alejandra Insuasti, 32, of 2219 Sylvan Court, Kissimmee, on one count of grand theft of $100,000 or more, a first-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests former employee of major tourist destination for six-figure grand theft
Westbound I-4 Shifting to Final Alignment in Maitland
Work in Maitland Nearing Completion
A mile and a half of westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) is shifting into final alignment in Maitland as the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) I-4 Ultimate project passes another milestone. [Read more…] about Westbound I-4 Shifting to Final Alignment in Maitland
