121 Winners Take Home $300,000 in Cash Prizes!
The Florida Lottery announces the winners from the Florida Jackpots Bonus Play promotion! [Read more…] about Winners announced from the Florida Jackpots Bonus Play promotion
Government
Florida Doctors Speak Out Against Dangerous Legislation
Senate Bill 876 would allow non-medical doctors to perform
surgery and prescribe opioids placing Floridians at serious risk.
Florida’s statewide medical community is speaking out this week against SB 876, dangerous legislation that seeks to expand the scope of practice for optometrists which would allow them to perform eye surgery and grant them broader prescribing authority, including narcotics. [Read more…] about Florida Doctors Speak Out Against Dangerous Legislation
Fifth Annual Art in the Capitol Competition Showcases Talent of Florida Students in 360° Virtual Tour
Winning submissions from the fifth annual Art in the Capitol Competition today line the Florida Capitol’s second-floor rotunda, showcasing the talent of 22 Florida students from school districts across the state. [Read more…] about Fifth Annual Art in the Capitol Competition Showcases Talent of Florida Students in 360° Virtual Tour
OFR Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today celebrates National Consumer Protection Week, recognized February 28 – March 6, 2021. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
Tampa Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Affinity Fraud Investment Schemes
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Claude Saint Jean was arrested on charges of organized fraud, investment fraud, and acting in the capacity of a securities dealer without registration. [Read more…] about Tampa Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Affinity Fraud Investment Schemes
Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Advances to Senate Floor
Gaining unanimous support in their final committee hearing, Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 70 will enhance protections for victims of domestic violence as well as staff and volunteers of domestic violence shelters.
The Senate Committee on Rules today unanimously approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and volunteers of domestic violence shelters. [Read more…] about Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Advances to Senate Floor
Florida Hospital Association President & CEO Testifies to State Lawmakers
Mary Mayhew Testifies Hospitals Conservatively Lost At Least $2.5 Billion Due to COVID-19
Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew testified today about the COVID-19 fiscal impact on hospitals to the House’s Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association President & CEO Testifies to State Lawmakers
Legislature Must Prioritize Residents and Caregivers by Preserving Medicaid Funding for Nursing Center Care
Emmett Reed, CEO/executive director of Florida Health Care Association, testified today before the House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee regarding nursing centers’ extensive COVID-related expenses, federal funding levels received by providers, and the financial impact the pandemic has had on the long term care sector. [Read more…] about Legislature Must Prioritize Residents and Caregivers by Preserving Medicaid Funding for Nursing Center Care
Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Ready for Senate Floor
Legislation streamlines key scholarship programs for students
with unique abilities and students from lower income families
The Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) today passed Senate Bill 48, Educational Scholarship Programs, by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Ready for Senate Floor
Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections Heads to Senate Floor
The Senate Committee on Rules, chaired by Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples), today passed Senate Bill 88, Farming Operations, by State Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford). [Read more…] about Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections Heads to Senate Floor
