This year, Dr. Trevor Smith, Director of the Division of Plant Industry for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will serve as the new President of the Southern Plant Board. [Read more…] about FDACS Plant Industry Director Named President of Southern Plant Board
Government
Statement on the Passage of FinTech Legislation
This week, Florida House Bill 1391 passed unanimously on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about Statement on the Passage of FinTech Legislation
Opportunity to Provide Input on Proposed Interchange Improvements on S.R. 44 at I-95
Design plans to enhance safety and improve traffic flow on State Road (S.R.) 44 at Interstate 95 (I-95) will be shared with the community during a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) open house on Tuesday, March 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Advent Health New Smyrna Beach Medical Plaza, 125 Florida Memorial Parkway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. [Read more…] about Opportunity to Provide Input on Proposed Interchange Improvements on S.R. 44 at I-95
Senator Randolph Bracy Launches Podcast Series on Race & Politics
State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) has launched an original podcast series, The Culture, dedicated to exploring current and historical topics at the intersection of race and politics. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Launches Podcast Series on Race & Politics
Florida’s 13th POWERBALL® jackpot winner claims $396.9 million prize
The Florida Lottery announces that Sheryll Goedert, 61, of Ocala, managing member of Vacation Life LLC, claimed the $396.9 million jackpot from the POWERBALL® drawing held on January 29, 2020. [Read more…] about Florida’s 13th POWERBALL® jackpot winner claims $396.9 million prize
Madison woman claims $1 million top prize playing the new THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Barbara Fiffia, of Greenville, claimed a $1 million top prize from the new THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Madison woman claims $1 million top prize playing the new THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game
FDLE arrests Orlando man in motorcycle theft ring
Two suspects remain at large
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested James Sears Jr., 23, 4451 Piedmont St., Orlando on charges of grand theft and burglary as part of a motorcycle theft ring operating out of Orlando. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Orlando man in motorcycle theft ring
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Supporting Florida’s Firefighters
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement on the passage of SB 1092 by Senator Aaron Bean, which passed the Senate today and heads to the House for final passage. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Supporting Florida’s Firefighters
Florida’s abandoned African-American cemeteries are now one step closer to no longer being forgotten
The Florida Senate passes legislation to create a statewide task force
to identify and memorialize abandoned African-American cemeteries
After months of discoveries of abandoned African-American cemeteries across Florida, the Florida Senate unanimously passed legislation today to form a statewide task force for the historical preservation of African-American cemeteries and burial sites (SB 220). [Read more…] about Florida’s abandoned African-American cemeteries are now one step closer to no longer being forgotten
Rep. Chip LaMarca Statement on Florida Senate Action on Student Athlete Bill
Florida State Representative Chip LaMarca (R – Lighthouse Point) released the following statement on the Florida Senate’s action today on his companion bill, the Collegiate Athletes Bill of Rights. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Statement on Florida Senate Action on Student Athlete Bill