Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today issued a statement on the passage of the Florida Veterans Protection Act, Senate Bill 294 by Senator Tom Wright, from the Senate Floor. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis Statement on Passage of the Florida Veterans Act
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Rep. Chip LaMarca Update on Impact of Coronavirus on Florida Transportation and Ports
With the recent news of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Florida, Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) today received an update from Florida ports and transportation leaders on preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of port employees and those coming in and out of the port, and on the potential economic impact of coronavirus. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Update on Impact of Coronavirus on Florida Transportation and Ports
CFO Patronis Statement on Passage of DFS Agency Bill From Senate Committee
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today issued a statement on Tuesday’s passage of SB 1404 by Senator Keith Perry, which is the Department of Financial Services agency bill, out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis Statement on Passage of DFS Agency Bill From Senate Committee
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Department of Children and Families Lawsuit Against Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Executive Leadership and Board Members
Allegations Against Former CEO, Tiffany Carr,
Include Fraudulent Concealment and Civil Conspiracy
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Department of Children and Families (DCF) filed a lawsuit in the circuit court of the Second Judicial Circuit against the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV), as well as the organization’s executive leadership and board members. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Department of Children and Families Lawsuit Against Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Executive Leadership and Board Members
Florida Senate Makes Children’s Vision Screening a Priority
Yesterday, the Florida Senate adopted Senate Resolution 1252, which recognizes August 2020 as “Amblyopia Awareness Month,” thanks to the efforts of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) and the For Eye Care Foundation (FECF). [Read more…] about Florida Senate Makes Children’s Vision Screening a Priority
ICYMI: Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 should end the war on VISIT FLORIDA
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
In his Florida Politics column yesterday, Peter Schorsch encouraged the Florida House of Representatives to reauthorize VISIT FLORIDA for more than just one year. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 should end the war on VISIT FLORIDA
FDACS Taking Action to protect Miami-Dade County Lychee Trees
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is today announcing the treatment of lychee trees in Miami-Dade County, the first of eight Florida counties undergoing eradication, for lychee erinose mite (LEM) to protect trees and crops from severe damage. [Read more…] about FDACS Taking Action to protect Miami-Dade County Lychee Trees
Consumer Tips on Skimmers, Coronavirus, and Staying Safe at the Gas Pump
Deputy Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Mary Barzee Flores today held a press conference at a GATE gas station to highlight National Consumer Protection Week and share tips on staying safe at the gas pump, from avoiding credit card skimmers to mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. [Read more…] about Consumer Tips on Skimmers, Coronavirus, and Staying Safe at the Gas Pump
Juror Sanctions Passes Unanimously on Senate Floor
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm Beach), SB 1590 Juror Sanctions, which would curb heavy-handed judicial punishment on citizens who fail to appear for jury duty unanimously passed the Florida Senate on Tuesday. [Read more…] about Juror Sanctions Passes Unanimously on Senate Floor
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Community Services Block Grant – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds Application Now Available for Public Comment
Funds available for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the state’s application to access $6.4 million in federal funds available to Florida through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds that are available as a result of the impacts of Hurricane Michael is now posted. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Community Services Block Grant – Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds Application Now Available for Public Comment
