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Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Mark Glass announced today that survivors of sexual violence now have a tool to follow the path of their sexual assault evidence collection kits (SAKs). [Read more…] about FDLE: Sexual Assault Kit tracking now available in many parts of Florida
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that $67 million is now available to communities impacted by Hurricane Sally [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $67 Million in Funding Available Through the Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Infrastructure Repair Program
State Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D-Gainesville) will host two Resource Summits for Formerly Incarcerated Citizens in Ocala and Gainesville, Florida. [Read more…] about State Representative Yvonne Hinson to Host Resource Summits for Formerly Incarcerated Citizens
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board of elected leaders from the five Local Funding Partners, will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023. [Read more…] about SunRail Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting January 26, 2023
Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Representative Lindsay Cross (D-St. Petersburg) today filed SB 220 and HB 229, for the 2023 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and Representative Lindsay Cross File SB220/HB229, Taxation on Affordable Housing
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Governor Ron Desantis and members of the Florida Cabinet recognized January 17, 2023 as Children’s Home Society of Florida Day [Read more…] about January 17, 2023 Declared Children’s Home Society of Florida Day
State Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and State Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R-Boca Raton, Highland Beach) teamed up this week to introduce Senate Bill 172/House Bill 177, termed the “Safe Waterways Act.” [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Gossett-Seidman File Bipartisan Water Quality Legislation
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the 20th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Cold Case Homicide Unit yesterday arrested Bradley Lanorris Kelly, Jr. [Read more…] about FDLE, SAO make homicide arrest in 2015 cold case
Representative Felicia Robinson (D-Miami Gardens) filed a bill that supports small businesses instead of debilitating them. [Read more…] about Representative Felicia S. Robinson Files Fresh Start Initiative Bill
