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The Florida Lottery announces that Hans Moorjani Moorjani, 46, of Colon, Panama, claimed the $28 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on March 27, 2021, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Panama man wins $28 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today is urging additional action following an algal bloom outbreak at the Pahokee Marina that tested at 860 parts per billion microcystin, which is over 107 times more toxic than the EPA considers safe for human contact. [Read more…] about Mast Calls For Action Following Algal Bloom Outbreak At Pahokee Marina
Florida Senate Democrats held a vote today to elevate Senate Democratic Leader-Designate Lauren Book (D-Plantation) to the position of Democratic Leader, effective immediately. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Bring New Leadership to Caucus
Late Wednesday, House Republican leaders filed an amendment to an unrelated charter schools bill (SB 1028 – Hutson) that would effectively ban trans kids from playing sports with their peers. [Read more…] about Florida Legislators Broker Backroom Deal to Ban Trans Children from Sports
Two bills by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) which will reform the child welfare system and correct an information gap which leaves youth-serving organizations vulnerable to adults who have sexually abused minors were passed unanimously by the Florida Senate today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for signing into law. [Read more…] about In Final Days of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Senate Sends Child Safety Laws to Governor’s Desk
Statement By Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal: [Read more…] about FMEA Statement Regarding Passage of HB 1239
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today announced a grant from Helios Education Foundation to enhance enrollment opportunities for Florida College System students. [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to FDOE Efforts to Boost Enrollment at Florida College System Institutions
The Florida Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by the Legislature to assist Florida’s more than 1.5 million veterans, issued the following statement after lawmakers released their FY 2021-22 budget proposal that includes $245,000 in funding to support the Foundation’s COVID-19 crisis hotline. [Read more…] about Florida Veterans Foundation Applaud Lawmakers for Developing Veteran Friendly-Budget
A recent Brennan Center study on the diversity of state supreme courts found that across the country, courts are still failing to seat justices who represent the communities they serve. [Read more…] about New state supreme court study finds Florida, nation failing to reflect diversity of our communities
The City of North Miami Beach and Mayor Anthony F. DeFillipo celebrated the City’s accomplishments and unveiled plans for its prosperous future during Monday evening’s virtual State of the City Address. [Read more…] about North Miami Beach Continues to be a City of Opportunity in Miami-Dade County
