In response to comments by Governor DeSantis, Representative Geraldine F. Thompson (D- Windermere) released the following comment: [Read more…] about Representative Geraldine F. Thompson Reacts to Assertions of ‘State-Sanctioned Racism’
Government
Sen. Shevrin Jones, Vice Chair of the Education Committee, on Gov. DeSantis’ Proposed Law to “Ban” Critical Race Theory in Florida Schools and Workplaces
Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones (SD-35), Vice Chair of the Education Committee, today released the following statement regarding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to “ban” Critical Race Theory in schools and workplaces statewide. [Read more…] about Sen. Shevrin Jones, Vice Chair of the Education Committee, on Gov. DeSantis’ Proposed Law to “Ban” Critical Race Theory in Florida Schools and Workplaces
Senator Gary Farmer & Representative Carlos G. Smith Demand Governor Ron DeSantis Declare a State of Emergency on Housing Affordability
Senator Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point) and Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) today sent a joint letter to Governor Ron DeSantis demanding that he declare a state of emergency in Florida on housing affordability. [Read more…] about Senator Gary Farmer & Representative Carlos G. Smith Demand Governor Ron DeSantis Declare a State of Emergency on Housing Affordability
Representative Bartleman and Senator Jones File Legislation to Address Health Care Disparities in Florida’s Medicaid Program
HB 855/ SB1258 creates a new system to measure Medicaid plan
performance and increases transparency for Medicaid Recipients
This week, Representative Robin Bartleman (D-Weston) and Senator Shevrin Jones (D- Miami Gardens) have filed HB 855/SB 1258 – Managed Care Plan Performance. [Read more…] about Representative Bartleman and Senator Jones File Legislation to Address Health Care Disparities in Florida’s Medicaid Program
FDLE arrests Melbourne man, woman for drug trafficking, firearms crimes
FDLE agents, with the assistance of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, arrested Denzel Rashad Scott, 24, and Kathryn Lynn Barrow, 51, both of Melbourne, for one count each of trafficking fentanyl and possession of methamphetamine. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Melbourne man, woman for drug trafficking, firearms crimes
Local leaders speak out on importance of cities and counties standing up for access to abortion
Cities and counties show support for abortion rights as threats
loom from United States Supreme Court and Florida Legislature
The Floridians for Reproductive Freedom coalition today held a virtual press conference highlighting how communities across Florida are standing up to defend access to abortion, even as threats loom from the Florida Legislature to the United States Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Local leaders speak out on importance of cities and counties standing up for access to abortion
Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy Class 32 Graduation
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the graduation of 21 law enforcement analysts from the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy on December 16, 2021. [Read more…] about Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy Class 32 Graduation
Florida Deploys State All-Hazards Incident Management Team to Support Tornado Outbreak Response in Kentucky
First Lady Casey DeSantis, Madison, Mason, and Mamie joined FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie to send off these dedicated public servants from FDEM and Clay, St. Johns, and Flagler counties
Florida today deployed a nine-person State All-Hazards Incident Management Team comprised of individuals from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) as well as Clay, St. Johns, and Flagler counties to Kentucky to support the tornado outbreak response efforts. [Read more…] about Florida Deploys State All-Hazards Incident Management Team to Support Tornado Outbreak Response in Kentucky
FDLE arrests former Gilchrist deputy for forgery, fraud
An FDLE investigation led to the arrest of Trent Kellee Freeman, 38, of Bronson, on two counts of uttering a forged instrument and one count of scheme to defraud. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests former Gilchrist deputy for forgery, fraud
Florida Sees Record Increase in Professional Combat Sporting Events
Florida’s Athletic Commission Nearly Doubles Annual Total of Events Hosted in the State
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today announced a record increase in the number of professional boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts events hosted by the Florida Athletic Commission (formerly the Florida State Boxing Commission) in the 2021 calendar year. [Read more…] about Florida Sees Record Increase in Professional Combat Sporting Events