The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government today unanimously passed SB 898, known as “Miya’s Law”. [Read more…] about Miya’s Law Unanimously Passes Second Senate Committee
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Former pageant director arrested following FDLE investigation
Following an FDLE investigation, Mary Wickersham, 76, of Miami, was arrested this morning on seven counts of wire fraud. [Read more…] about Former pageant director arrested following FDLE investigation
Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes Final Committee
CS/HB 45, by Representative Daisy Morales (D- Orlando) and Representative Christopher Benjamin (D- Miami Gardens), passed unanimously in the State Affairs Committee today. [Read more…] about Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes Final Committee
“Florida’s Strictest Abortion Bill in History” Passes Last Committee, Heads to Senate Floor
15-week abortion ban legislation passes Senate Appropriations
Committee and heads to Senate floor for final vote
After weeks of contentious debate and public testimony against the politically motivated effort to impose a 15-week abortion ban in Florida, the Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by bill sponsor Kelli Stargel (R- Lakeland), today passed CS/HB 5 with no exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking. [Read more…] about “Florida’s Strictest Abortion Bill in History” Passes Last Committee, Heads to Senate Floor
Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Legislation Clears Final Committee Stop, Heads to House Floor
State Representative Ben Diamond (D- St. Petersburg) today received unanimous support for CS/HB 1315 in the House State Affairs Committee, its final committee stop. [Read more…] about Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Legislation Clears Final Committee Stop, Heads to House Floor
I-4 Ultimate’s Managed Lanes Official Opening Date Revealed
I-4 Express Opening This Weekend
Central Florida motorists will soon have a new transportation option. [Read more…] about I-4 Ultimate’s Managed Lanes Official Opening Date Revealed
Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. A1A Safety and Drainage Improvements
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) A1A between north of Crescent Beach Drive to south of Minutemen Causeway (FPID No.: 445867-1) and a drainage improvement project along S.R. A1A (FPID No.: 448636-1) on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. A1A Safety and Drainage Improvements
Enhancing Leadership and Developmental Skills for Latino Elected Officials
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and State Farm released the following statement from NALEO Educational Fund CEO Arturo Vargas and State Farm Vice President and Counsel and NALEO Board Member Michelle Mancias on the company’s $565,000 grant to NALEO Educational Fund and the collaboration between the two organizations in support of various programming opportunities for Latino elected and appointed officials to better foster resilient communities: [Read more…] about Enhancing Leadership and Developmental Skills for Latino Elected Officials
FDLE arrests sex offender for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents arrested Michael Tyler Koach, 30, of Spring Hill, on 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5), one count of possession with intent to promote in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(4) and one count of violation of probation in violation of Florida Statute 948.06. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests sex offender for possession of child sexual abuse material
HB 229 Receives Unanimous Support in the Education & Employment Committee
Yesterday, Representative Kristen Arrington (D- Kissimmee) presented CS/HB 229, an Act to necessitate school boards to require guidance counselors to advise public high school students of all educational opportunities available to them to gain skills that are in demand in the labor market and how to prepare to obtain postsecondary degrees in technical fields. [Read more…] about HB 229 Receives Unanimous Support in the Education & Employment Committee
