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Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Smith, Rep. Driskell File Bill Extending Bright Futures Scholarship to Immigrant Students

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SB 188 / HB 693 extends state financial aid awards
to qualified DACA, TPS, and undocumented students

With the impending determination by the U.S. Supreme Court about whether the Trump administration’s rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was lawful, Sen. Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) and Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) and primo-cosponsor Rep. Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) have re-introduced legislation to address inequities faced by DACA, TPS, and all undocumented students in Florida’s higher education system. [Read more…] about Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Smith, Rep. Driskell File Bill Extending Bright Futures Scholarship to Immigrant Students

Florida Missing Children’s Day to focus on safety of children

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MEDIA ADVISORY

First Lady Casey DeSantis will join Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen and law enforcement personnel, public officials and citizens on Friday, November 22 for the 2019 Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Florida Missing Children’s Day to focus on safety of children

FDLE arrests Blountstown man for meth possession and providing a false name

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Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, with the assistance of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, today arrested Christopher D. Williams, 33, of 16888 NW 22nd Street, Blountstown, on one count of possession of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school, one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and one count of providing a false name to law enforcement. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Blountstown man for meth possession and providing a false name

Broward Delegation discusses Judicial success in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court

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Senator Gary Farmer re-affirms commitment to affordable housing in Broward

The Broward Legislative Delegation today met with Chief Judge Jack Tuter and Judge Kenneth Gottlieb to discuss ongoing programs and fiscal needs for the 17th Judicial Circuit. [Read more…] about Broward Delegation discusses Judicial success in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court

Traffic Pacing Operations on I-4 near E.E. Williamson Road Scheduled for Nov. 21

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Early Morning Slow Rolls Will Allow for Utility Relocation

Traffic pacing operations are scheduled to occur on eastbound and westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between midnight and 5 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. [Read more…] about Traffic Pacing Operations on I-4 near E.E. Williamson Road Scheduled for Nov. 21

Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees

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Nearly $3 million in funding dedicated to career and technical education remains available

Governor Ron DeSantis and Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced the school districts, universities, colleges and private institutions who have been awarded with the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees