Hundreds of Floridians concerned about the quality of care and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those who are transportation disadvantaged gathered at the state Capitol today for the 2020 Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day. [Read more…] about Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
$34,000 in cash prizes available for students and schools
for winning videos highlighting substance abuse prevention
First Lady Casey DeSantis today officially launched “The Facts. Your Future.” website with guidelines for how Florida middle and high school students can begin posting entries in the video competition with $34,000 in cash prizes for both the winning students and their schools. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
Powerful coalition of legislators, advocates and business interests come together to champion driver’s license reform legislation
Representatives Byron Donalds, Bob Rommel, and Rene Plasencia, Senator Tom Wright, and a broad coalition led by the Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC) held a press conference at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday, February 11 calling for passage of HB 903 and SB 1328. [Read more…] about Powerful coalition of legislators, advocates and business interests come together to champion driver’s license reform legislation
Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are joining the Federal Trade Commission to warn consumers of fraudulent schemes taking advantage of fears surrounding novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
FDOT Partners with Seminole County Agencies to Remind Drivers About New Cell Phone Law
Drivers Required to Put Phones Down in Construction and School Zones
Texting and driving can not only hurt you and your passengers, but it also puts everyone on the road in danger. [Read more…] about FDOT Partners with Seminole County Agencies to Remind Drivers About New Cell Phone Law
FDOT Public Meeting for US 98 Bridge Replacement in the City of Fort Meade
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is hosting a public meeting as part of the design of the US 98/John Singletary Bridge in the City of Fort Meade, Polk County. [Read more…] about FDOT Public Meeting for US 98 Bridge Replacement in the City of Fort Meade
Mast, Davis Introduce Legislation To Improve Voting Accessibility For Servicemembers
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) today introduced the Counting All Military Votes Act to improve voting accessibility for active-duty servicemembers. [Read more…] about Mast, Davis Introduce Legislation To Improve Voting Accessibility For Servicemembers
APD Participates in Developmental Disabilities Day
Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation recognizing today, February 11, as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in Florida. [Read more…] about APD Participates in Developmental Disabilities Day
Guardian Rebecca Fierle-Santoian arrested and charged
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and theFlorida Department of Law Enforcement announce the arrest of guardian Rebecca Fierle-Santoian on charges of aggravated abuse of an elderly person and neglect of an elderly person. [Read more…] about Guardian Rebecca Fierle-Santoian arrested and charged
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Four Bills from the Florida Legislature
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Four Bills from the Florida Legislature