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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
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
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
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
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at the Florida State Capitol on Monday, March 9th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Tallahassee
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today released the following statement regarding his view on the future of New College of Florida. [Read more…] about Statement from President Galvano on New College of Florida
The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a 180-acre wildfire in Volusia County, and is encouraging motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 180-acre Wildfire in Volusia County
Governor Ron DeSantis today directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to activate to Level II to coordinate the state’s response to COVID-19 and provide critical support to the Florida Department of Health and county health departments. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Division of Emergency Management to Activate to Level II to Coordinate Statewide Response to COVID-19 in Florida
Since the emergence of COVID-19 in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has remained in constant communication with State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, public health officials at the local, state and federal levels and executive agency leaders. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Leading Coordinated Response to Threat of COVID-19 in Florida
The Florida Senate today passed SB 178, a significant bill related to the impacts of climate change, by a unanimous vote. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Climate Bill by Sen. José Javier Rodríguez and Sends SB 178 to the House for vote
