FDLE arrested Michael Hill, 31, of Bristol, on charges of battery, a first-degree misdemeanor, and official misconduct, a third-degree felony. Hill was a correctional officer at Calhoun County Jail. [Read more…] about Correctional officer arrested for battery, official misconduct
Government
Mast Calls On Army Corps To Stop Discharges
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to stop Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie. [Read more…] about Mast Calls On Army Corps To Stop Discharges
Federal Judge Hands Down 54-year Sentence for 1999 FAMU Campus Bombings
A federal judge in Tallahassee resentenced Lawrence Lombardi Thursday to an additional 33 years in prison for two bombings on the Florida A&M University (FAMU) campus in fall semester 1999. [Read more…] about Federal Judge Hands Down 54-year Sentence for 1999 FAMU Campus Bombings
Traffic Advisory: State Road 436 over I-4 Closing for One Night
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is temporarily closing State Road (S.R.) 436 over Interstate 4 (I-4) overnight from 11 p.m. Friday, November 20, to 7 a.m. Saturday, November 21. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: State Road 436 over I-4 Closing for One Night
FDLE arrests Citrus County man for child pornography
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents today arrested Patrick James Crocker, 35, of Floral City, for 17 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of distribution of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Citrus County man for child pornography
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $60 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Hometown Revitalization Program for Hurricane Michael Recovery
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that more than $60 million is now available to local governments, state agencies, Community Revitalization Agencies, Community Development Districts, and non-profits in communities impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Rebuild Florida Hometown Revitalization Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $60 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Hometown Revitalization Program for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – November 17
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – November 17
Ileana Garcia Sworn In as Senator of Florida’s 37th District
Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) was today sworn into office as Senator of Florida’s 37th District. [Read more…] about Ileana Garcia Sworn In as Senator of Florida’s 37th District
Traffic Advisory: Westbound I-4 From Colonial Drive to South Street Closing Overnight
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is closing westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from Colonial Drive (State Road 50) to South Street and the westbound I-4 entrance ramps from Colonial Drive and Amelia Street overnight from 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, November 18. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: Westbound I-4 From Colonial Drive to South Street Closing Overnight
Senator Gary Farmer Unanimously Elected Senate Democratic Leader
Prominent advocate for consumer rights and
protections takes helm for 2020-2022 legislative term
State Senator Gary M. Farmer, Jr. (D-Lighthouse Point), a prominent legal advocate for the rights and protections of consumers in Florida, has been unanimously elected Leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus for the 2020-2022 legislative term. [Read more…] about Senator Gary Farmer Unanimously Elected Senate Democratic Leader
