Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today arrested Laura Rose Carroll, 50, and her daughter, 17, of Pensacola on one count each of offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks, and electronic devices (a 3rd degree felony), unlawful use of a two-way communications device (a 3rd degree felony), criminal use of personally identifiable information (a 3rd degree felony) and conspiracy to commit these offenses (a 1st degree misdemeanor). [Read more…] about FDLE arrests mother and daughter for unauthorized access into hundreds of student accounts
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Nine Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Lowering Unemployment Rate to 4.8 Percent
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has experienced nine consecutive months of month-over-month job growth, gaining 1,700 private sector jobs in the month of January 2021. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Nine Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Lowering Unemployment Rate to 4.8 Percent
Senator Jeff Brandes highlights heroic work of long term caregivers during COVID-19 pandemic
Nursing homes were there for our family members, we’ve got to be there for them.
Last week, health care liability protections advanced as part of the now-amended business liability protections bill, SB 72 by Sen. Jeff Brandes (St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about Senator Jeff Brandes highlights heroic work of long term caregivers during COVID-19 pandemic
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Partners Honor 2021 DJJ Youth Ambassadors on Youth Success Day
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation, the Florida Juvenile Justice Association (FJJA), and community partners recently honored the 2021 DJJ Youth Ambassadors during Youth Success Day. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Partners Honor 2021 DJJ Youth Ambassadors on Youth Success Day
The Florida Lottery is springing forward with three new Fast Play™ games
The Fastest Way to Play and Win!
The Florida Lottery announces the launch of three new Fast Play™ games, on sale today! [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery is springing forward with three new Fast Play™ games
FDLE arrests Calhoun County man for exploitation of elderly person
FDLE agents arrested Fred Eugene Honrine III, 51, of Youngstown, on one count of exploitation of an elderly person. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Calhoun County man for exploitation of elderly person
Town Hall: Tampa Bay legislators discuss environmental & justice legislation
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With the Florida legislative session underway, legislators from the Tampa Bay region will gather for a virtual town hall hosted by the Tampa Bay Climate Alliance on Monday, March 15, at 6:00 p.m. [Read more…] about Town Hall: Tampa Bay legislators discuss environmental & justice legislation
64 Schools, Universities, and Nonprofits Join in Support of Legislation to Expand Solar Opportunities
Proposed bill would help spur economic growth,
job creation, and energy cost savings in Florida
Sixty-four organizations today called on the Florida Legislature to approve a proposal that would make it easier for Florida schools, universities, municipalities, and nonprofits to install solar in order to reap its economic, climate, and educational benefits. [Read more…] about 64 Schools, Universities, and Nonprofits Join in Support of Legislation to Expand Solar Opportunities
COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers Continues to Advance
FHCA Underscores Need to Keep Resources Directed Toward Resident Care
Florida Health Care Association today applauded legislators for continuing to advance COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers, an action that underscores the need to protect facilities’ resources to support resident care. [Read more…] about COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers Continues to Advance
COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Health Care Providers Ready for Senate Floor
The Florida Senate Committee on Rules, chaired by Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples), today passed Senate Bill 72, Liability Protections for COVID-19-Related Claims, by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Health Care Providers Ready for Senate Floor