Earlier today, Representative Robin Bartleman (D- Weston) returned to the Broward County School Board to receive the Florida School Board Association’s Legislator of the Year Award. [Read more…] about Representative Robin Bartleman Awarded Legislator of the Year by Florida School Board Association
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FDLE arrests Naples man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents, with assistance from Collier County Sheriff’s deputies, arrested Christopher William Cox, 47, of Naples, on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5)(a), a third-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Naples man for possession of child sexual abuse material
Interfaith coalition greeted by locked door when they arrived to deliver a letter and petition to Sen. Burgess’ office highlighting support for abortion access
Leaders from reproductive rights and faith-based groups gathered at the office of Florida Sen. Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) today, delivering a petition and an open letter from members of the faith community across Florida who stand against abortion bans, despite finding the doors locked when they arrived. [Read more…] about Interfaith coalition greeted by locked door when they arrived to deliver a letter and petition to Sen. Burgess’ office highlighting support for abortion access
CCIA Files Brief As Florida Appeals Decision That Blocked Its Unconstitutional Content Moderation Law
The Computer & Communications Industry Association and NetChoice have co-filed a brief in the appeal of Florida’s content moderation legislation which a judge enjoined as unconstitutional. [Read more…] about CCIA Files Brief As Florida Appeals Decision That Blocked Its Unconstitutional Content Moderation Law
Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield Applauds Special Session Legislative Agenda to Keep Florida Free
Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) applauds the joint “Keep Florida Free” legislative agenda announced today by Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby), House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R- Palm Harbor) and Governor Ron DeSantis for the upcoming Special Session in response to overreach by the federal government. [Read more…] about Senate Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield Applauds Special Session Legislative Agenda to Keep Florida Free
State Representative Susan L. Valdés, Senator Janet Cruz, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen to Host Town Hall Meeting
On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Representative Valdés (D-Tampa) along with state and local leaders is hosting a Town Hall Meeting. [Read more…] about State Representative Susan L. Valdés, Senator Janet Cruz, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen to Host Town Hall Meeting
Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bill Concerning Sexual Battery upon a Mentally Incapacitated Person
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) and Representative Emily Slosberg (D–Boca Raton) today announce HB 525 and SB 868 which clarifies the law concerning what constitutes sexual battery upon a person impaired by drugs of alcohol under Florida Statutes §794.011. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bill Concerning Sexual Battery upon a Mentally Incapacitated Person
14th Street Causeway over the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge Closures Occurring in November
State Road (SR) 844/14th Street Causeway over the Intracoastal Waterway will close to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, and from 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, for routine maintenance on the bridge’s mechanical components. [Read more…] about 14th Street Causeway over the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge Closures Occurring in November
Winners announced from the seventh Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion drawing
41 Lucky Florida Lottery Players Strike Gold with Cash Prizes!
The Florida Lottery announces the winners from the seventh of eight drawings in the Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion. [Read more…] about Winners announced from the seventh Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion drawing
President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Legislative Agenda in Partnership with Gov. Ron DeSantis to Keep Florida Free
House and Senate bills reject one-size-fits-all federal mandates,
protect people, parents and businesses from big government overreach
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) and House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) today, joined by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, announced the joint “Keep Florida Free” legislative agenda that their respective chambers will pursue during the Florida Legislature’s upcoming special session. [Read more…] about President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Legislative Agenda in Partnership with Gov. Ron DeSantis to Keep Florida Free
