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Safety improvements on U.S. 441 at Blanton Lane and Hilltop Road are the focus of a public hearing to be held by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on Thursday, March 5, at 5 p.m. at the Activity Center at First United Methodist Church of Tavares, located at 601 N. Barrow Ave., Tavares, FL 32778. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for Improvements on U.S. 441 at Blanton Lane and Hilltop Road
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement on the passage of SB 1492 by Senator Tom Wright, in its final committee of reference and is headed to the Senate floor, which eliminates insurance claims delays, especially following a storm. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Legislature Takes Important Step in Protecting Consumers
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/HB 1087 – Domestic Violence Services, following the recently disclosed information regarding the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (FCADV) untenable practices over the past several years. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/HB 1087 – Domestic Violence Services
FDLE agents arrested Hanna Mark “John” Macool, of 1225 Belle Avenue, #182, Winter Springs, on one count each of grand theft, criminal use of personal identification information and criminal use of public records. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Winter Springs man for grand theft, criminal use of personal info in ARNP scheme
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 5, 2020 to act on this bill.
Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for all Floridians, and to address this issue, Governor Ron DeSantis has proclaimed February 27, 2020, to be Florida Suicide Prevention Day. [Read more…] about Behavioral Health Managing Entities Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis for Declaring February 27 Florida Suicide Prevention Day
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed HB 1087, Domestic Violence Services, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Safeguard Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
On the heels of the Dow dropping drastically this week, today Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) coordinated a statewide call with the Florida Ports Council and directors from Port Everglades, Port Miami, Port Canaveral, Port Tampa, and Port Jacksonville on the potential economic impact of coronavirus. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Update on Impact of Coronavirus on Port Everglades, Florida Economy
This Thursday, Orlando Science Center along with a legion of fellow museums, education and industry partners from across the state convene at the Capitol to share how developing a creative approach to STEM learning impacts everyone in Florida from cradle to career. [Read more…] about STEM Crusaders Rally at the Capitol
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $14 million has been awarded to seven organizations through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $14 Million in Workforce Training Awards for Disaster Recovery Efforts
