Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Richard Prudom are today releasing a joint statement in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. Issues a Statement Regarding the Banning of Critical Race Theory in Public Schools
After the state Board of Education voted unanimously on Thursday to ban critical race theory from being taught in Florida’s classrooms, Sen. Bobby Powell issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. Issues a Statement Regarding the Banning of Critical Race Theory in Public Schools
Governor Signs Bill Addressing Property Insurance Cost Drivers
PIFF Applauds Efforts to Protect Consumers
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed legislation that addresses cost drivers in the property insurance market, with the goal of restoring balance to Florida’s civil justice system and protecting consumers. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Bill Addressing Property Insurance Cost Drivers
Dozens arrested in Operation Spring Cleaning
Investigation targeted drug traffickers in Brevard County
A multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting drug traffickers in Brevard County has culminated in 64 arrests and the seizure of large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis and illegal prescription drugs. [Read more…] about Dozens arrested in Operation Spring Cleaning
APCIA Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing Florida Property Insurance Reforms into Law
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the signing of Senate Bill 76 (Insurance) by Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing Florida Property Insurance Reforms into Law
Statement from Progress Florida on Governor DeSantis’ Roundtable on Property Insurance
Governor Ron DeSantis today held a roundtable in Sarasota to discuss property insurance legislation, SB 76, passed during the 2021 session and signed by the Governor. [Read more…] about Statement from Progress Florida on Governor DeSantis’ Roundtable on Property Insurance
Former Florida Mortgage Broker Arrested in Alleged Mortgage Loan Modification and Investment Fraud Schemes
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Thomas Errico was arrested on a charge of communications fraud for his alleged role in a fraudulent mortgage loan modification and investment scam. [Read more…] about Former Florida Mortgage Broker Arrested in Alleged Mortgage Loan Modification and Investment Fraud Schemes
Senator Lauren Book Applauds Court’s Vote to Uphold Termination of Parental Rights Policy Which She Helped Shape
The 4th District Court of Appeals yesterday upheld the constitutionality of a state law relating to the termination of parental rights shaped by Senator Lauren Book before she became a member of the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Applauds Court’s Vote to Uphold Termination of Parental Rights Policy Which She Helped Shape
Upcoming Public Hearing for State Road (S.R.) 33 Safety Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) 33 from south of Edgewood Boys Ranch Road to S.R. 50 on Thursday, June 17, at 5:45 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Hearing for State Road (S.R.) 33 Safety Improvements