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“The Senate Democratic Caucus Members are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of President Gwen Margolis.
“As the first woman Senate President not only in Florida but the nation, Gwen Margolis was a principled, passionate warrior for positive change. Her determination broke through barriers and inspired the many women who followed in her footsteps to serve in the Florida Legislature.
“Our hearts go out to her family, and we ask that you keep them in your prayers.”
What: US 17/92 will be closed to through traffic from Ronald Reagan Parkway to Ernie Caldwell Boulevard for one week starting Tuesday night, June 16, as crews repair the roadway base and roadway between Ronald Reagan Parkway and Hart Road. [Read more…] about FDOT begins roadway repairs with detour on US 17/92 in Davenport
“This bill could not have come at a more important time, when so many Floridians are forced to pick and choose what they can afford on a daily basis. An enormous amount of brand new, sealed, and unused medication is being destroyed and wasted at Florida hospitals and nursing homes each year. This bill allows the Florida Department of Health to provide unused, otherwise wasted medications to Floridians who need but cannot afford them, expanding critical access to healthcare for underserved Floridians.”
Drive Electric Florida (DEFL) today applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing landmark electric vehicle roadmap legislation that requires the state to create a master plan for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Florida. [Read more…] about Drive Electric Florida Praises Governor for Signing Landmark Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Bill
The Guardian Trust Foundation, Inc. has taken a lead role in honoring high-achieving youth in the state foster care system this year, the Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Foundation announced Tuesday. [Read more…] about Guardian Trust Foundation Honors High-Achieving Florida Foster Youth
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – June 8
After a week of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases a day in Florida, Senators Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach), Janet Cruz (D-Tampa), and Victor M. Torres, Jr. (D-Orlando) sent a joint letter to Governor DeSantis highlighting the need for a statewide task force to effectively suppress the disease as outbreaks occur. [Read more…] about Democratic Senators Urge Governor to Create Specialized Task Force to Suppress Coronavirus Outbreaks
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Judge Layne Smith to the Second Circuit Court, and Aaron Peacock to the Brevard County Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
An FDLE investigation of the actions of two Fort Pierce police officers has resulted in the arrest of Officer Albert Eckrode for charges of felony battery, official misconduct and false report of commission of crime, and of Officer Monica Frederic for a charge of false report of commission of crime. [Read more…] about Fort Pierce Police Officers Arrested after FDLE investigation
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, encourages your participation in an online survey regarding the future of SR 780/Fruitville Road in Sarasota County. [Read more…] about Don’t miss the SR 780/Fruitville Road Corridor Vision Plan
