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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ten to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Michael Adkinson, Jr., Melanie Bevan, Gary Calhoun, Jacqueline Harrison, Darla Portman, Carol Casimir, Michael Allen, Jermaine Lawson, Charles McIntosh and Richard Murphy to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ten to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

FDLE arrests two in seven-figure Ponzi scheme

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Victims solicited throughout Brevard and Orange counties

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested David Wade Watson, 62, of 8211 Presidential Court, Cape Canaveral, and Rajshree Patel, 45, of 2670 Concord Road, Deland, on charges of organized scheme to defraud after defrauding investors of nearly $2.5 million. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests two in seven-figure Ponzi scheme

Traffic Advisory: Westbound I-4 from Michigan Street to Orange Blossom Trail Closing Overnight September 27

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is closing westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from Michigan Street to Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441/17-92) and the westbound I-4 entrance ramp from Kaley Avenue overnight from 10 p.m. Sunday, September 27, to 5 a.m. Monday, September 28. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: Westbound I-4 from Michigan Street to Orange Blossom Trail Closing Overnight September 27

Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds Trump Administration Actions to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

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HHS and FDA Finalize Rule and Guidance to Allow for
the Importation of Prescription Drugs from Abroad

Governor Ron DeSantis today commended President Donald Trump for critical steps taken to expand access to safe and affordable prescription drugs. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds Trump Administration Actions to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

Florida Moves Up in National Ranking

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Quality Counts report ranks Florida 3rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement

Florida ranks 3rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement according to a new 2020 Quality Counts report by Education Week. This is a move up from 4th in 2019 and the highest ranking ever in K-12 Achievement for the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Florida Moves Up in National Ranking

Governor Ron DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Highlight Florida Small Business Resources in Recognition of National Small Business Week

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In recognition of National Small Business Week, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) highlight resources available to small businesses in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Highlight Florida Small Business Resources in Recognition of National Small Business Week

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Orestes Bouzon as Florida’s Featured Artist for Hispanic Heritage Month

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First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced contemporary artist, Orestes Bouzon as Florida’s featured artist for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated September 15 to October 15. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Orestes Bouzon as Florida’s Featured Artist for Hispanic Heritage Month