The Florida Hospital Association, the state’s leading voice for hospitals and health systems, provided the following update today on COVID-19 in the state. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association COVID-19 Update
Government
Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Education Publish Rules to Protect Parents’ Rights
The Florida Department of Health and State Board of Education. today issued Emergency Rules to protect parents’ freedom to choose what is best for their children. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Education Publish Rules to Protect Parents’ Rights
FDLE arrests Clearwater man for attempting to solicit a minor
FDLE agents arrested Miguel Angel Perez-Camero, 27, of Clearwater for use of a computer to solicit illegal acts Section 847.0135 (3)(A), F.S., traveling to meet a minor Section 847.0135(4)(A), F.S., and unlawful use of a two-way communications device Section 934.215, F.S. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Clearwater man for attempting to solicit a minor
Senator Farmer Warns Education Commissioner of Unconstitutional and Illegal Nature of Anti-Mask Rule
Requests Public Hearings
State Senator Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point) today sent a letter to Florida’s Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran outlining the unconstitutional and illegal nature of the emergency rulemaking proposal on masks in schools to be considered by the Florida Board of Education on Friday August 6th. [Read more…] about Senator Farmer Warns Education Commissioner of Unconstitutional and Illegal Nature of Anti-Mask Rule
FDLE arrests Lee County man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents arrested Dennis August Lange, 58, of North Fort Myers for 10 counts of possession of child pornography in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5)(a), a third degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Lee County man for possession of child sexual abuse material
SunRail Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting Aug. 12, 2021
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board of elected leaders from the five Local Funding Partners, will hold a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. [Read more…] about SunRail Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting Aug. 12, 2021
Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises Legislature for Selecting Ann M. Berner for Commission of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Florida Association of Managing Entities CEO Natalie Kelly today issued the following statement after Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Chris Sprowls, selected Ann M. Berner, CEO of Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network, to serve on the new statewide Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises Legislature for Selecting Ann M. Berner for Commission of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Senator Farmer Calls on Florida’s Surgeon General to Stand Up to Governor’s Overreach and Dangerous Misinformation
State Senator Gary Farmer provided a letter to Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees, outlining the falsehoods included in Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order on masks in schools. [Read more…] about Senator Farmer Calls on Florida’s Surgeon General to Stand Up to Governor’s Overreach and Dangerous Misinformation
Florida Lottery Celebrates End of Fiscal Year With Record Sales and Education Contributions
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces its tenth consecutive record-breaking year with an estimated $9.07 billion in annual sales for fiscal year 2020-21. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery Celebrates End of Fiscal Year With Record Sales and Education Contributions
FDOT Stop on Red Event
MEDIA ADVISORY
On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Five will be joined by Alert Today Florida, the National Coalition for Safer Roads, and the Space Coast TPO to host a Stop on Red Event to help educate road users about how to safely approach intersections, obey traffic signals, and share the road with others. [Read more…] about FDOT Stop on Red Event
