The Florida House today unanimously passed Senate Bill 1712, the Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program, sponsored by State Senator Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) and State Representative Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Passes the Florida House
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Equality Florida Condemns Passage of the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, Readies for Legal Action
The Don’t Say Gay bill has passed the Florida legislature and now goes to the governor’s desk. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Condemns Passage of the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, Readies for Legal Action
Florida Tourism Leaders Applaud Florida Legislature for Reauthorizing and Extending Sunset Date for Visit Florida
Destinations Florida and leaders from Florida’s tourism industry commend the Florida Legislature, Senate President Wilton Simpson, Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, and bill sponsors Senator Ed Hooper and Representative Linda Chaney for passing legislation that reauthorizes Visit Florida and extends the sunset date for the organization to 2028. [Read more…] about Florida Tourism Leaders Applaud Florida Legislature for Reauthorizing and Extending Sunset Date for Visit Florida
Senator Taddeo’s Statement On “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passage
Senator Annette Taddeo today commented on the Senate passage of SB 1834 Parental Rights in Education Bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill”. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo’s Statement On “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passage
Florida House Democrats Respond to State Surgeon General’s Detrimental Guidance
During a roundtable convened by the Governor to deride public health decisions and mitigation measures aimed to protect and save Floridians from COVID-19, State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the State intends to issue a recommendation against COVID-19 vaccines for “healthy children.” [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Respond to State Surgeon General’s Detrimental Guidance
Florida Health Care Association Thanks Florida Legislature for Prioritizing Nursing Center Residents’ Needs with Passage of HB 1239, Urges Governor to Sign Into Law
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today thanked the Florida Legislature for passing HB 1239, which will modernize nursing center staffing so residents can receive more of the specialized care they need. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Thanks Florida Legislature for Prioritizing Nursing Center Residents’ Needs with Passage of HB 1239, Urges Governor to Sign Into Law
LeadingAge Florida Applauds Legislature for Passage of Nursing Home Staffing Flexibility
The Florida Legislature today passed HB 1239, giving providers the flexibility they need to increase access to care for Florida’s seniors. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Legislature for Passage of Nursing Home Staffing Flexibility
Capital sexual battery suspect arrested after 10 years on the run
On Saturday, March 5, 2022, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) located Benjamin Quinn, 37, in Bethlehem, Connecticut where he was living under the name “Michael Waters.” [Read more…] about Capital sexual battery suspect arrested after 10 years on the run
FDLE arrests Pensacola bank employees for fraud, identity theft
FDLE agents arrested Tiwuan Williams, 26, and Stephon Pugh-Davis, 27, both of Pensacola, for scheme to defraud, criminal use of personal identification information, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and conspiracy to commit a felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pensacola bank employees for fraud, identity theft
Leader Jenne on DeSantis Admin’s Bigoted Anti-LGBTQ Statements
Following hateful anti-LGBTQ rhetoric from the DeSantis Adminstration’s spokesperson over the weekend, House Democratic Caucus Leader Evan Jenne (D- Hollywood) issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Leader Jenne on DeSantis Admin’s Bigoted Anti-LGBTQ Statements
