Florida News Straight From the Source
Construction is underway on a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project that aims to increase pedestrian safety and mobility along a stretch of Apopka-Vineland Road (State Road 535). [Read more…] about Safety Improvement Project Begins on Apopka-Vineland Road
Rep. LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) made the following statement on the Florida Legislature passing the Always Ready Flooding & Sea Level Rise Agenda today. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca of Broward County Praises House for Passing Resiliency Package
FDLE agents arrested Robert T. Jen, 82, of Tampa, on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material in violation of Florida State Statute 827.071(5). [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Tampa man for possession of child sexual abuse material
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, and also passed the implementing bill and conforming bills associated with a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Unanimously Passes Balanced Budget, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 76, Property Insurance, by Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 2512, Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions, and Senate Bill 2514, Resilient Florida Trust Fund. [Read more…] about Senate Passes Comprehensive Plan to Invest in Florida’s Infrastructure
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 2516, Water Storage North of Lake Okeechobee. [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Expedite Water Storage North of Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Senate today passed a bill that addresses litigation cost drivers in the property insurance market and helps restore balance to Florida’s civil justice system. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Bill Addressing Insurance Cost Drivers
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 passage of Senate Bill 76 (Residential Property Insurance) by the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Florida Senate for Passing Property Insurance Reforms to Help Stabilize Florida Market
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers whether they would continue discharging water from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie if the water tests above the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standard of what is considered safe for humans. [Read more…] about Mast Demands Answers From The Army Corps Regarding “Indefinite” Discharges From Lake Okeechobee
