The Florida Legislature has doubled down on its attacks on LGBTQ Floridians by advancing a draconian bill that threatens doctors with 15 years in prison for providing life-saving care to transgender youth. [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Increases Attacks On LGBTQ Community
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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Reassignment of Nicole Montalvo Murder Case
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 20-24, reassigning the murder case of Nicole Montalvo to State Attorney Brad King of the Fifth Judicial Circuit. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Reassignment of Nicole Montalvo Murder Case
First Lady Casey DeSantis Honors DJJ Youth Ambassadors During 2020 Youth Success Day
First Lady Casey DeSantis honored the 2020 Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Youth Ambassadors yesterday at the Florida Governor’s Mansion in celebration of Youth Success Day. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Honors DJJ Youth Ambassadors During 2020 Youth Success Day
Florida Department of Education Kicks Off Twelfth Annual Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
This week, the Florida Department of Education hosted the 2020 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! BOOK Your Trip: Adventure Awaits! Kickoff event. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Kicks Off Twelfth Annual Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
Eastbound Maitland Boulevard Shifting to Permanent Configuration
Major Traffic Shift Will Help Ease Congestion on EB Maitland Blvd.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is shifting eastbound Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) lanes onto new flyover bridges between Maitland Summit Boulevard and the westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) entrance ramp early Saturday morning, February 1. [Read more…] about Eastbound Maitland Boulevard Shifting to Permanent Configuration
Constitution Revision Commission should be kept, new Leroy Collins Institute survey show
New Survey Shows Majority of Floridians Are Against
Abolishment of Florida’s Constitution revision Commission
While the Florida legislature seems on track to abolish the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), a new survey released today by the LeRoy Collins Institute shows the majority of Floridians do not agree. [Read more…] about Constitution Revision Commission should be kept, new Leroy Collins Institute survey show
DBPR Reports Increases in Business and Occupational Licenses During 2019 Calendar Year
Growth in Real Estate, Construction, and Lodging and Food Service
Correlates with Other Favorable Economic Indicators in Florida
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today announced business and occupational license populations increased over the past calendar year, aligning with favorable economic indicators in corresponding facets of Florida’s economy. [Read more…] about DBPR Reports Increases in Business and Occupational Licenses During 2019 Calendar Year
Mast Introduces Legislation To Improve Leadership At Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced the LEAD VA Act to improve leadership at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Legislation To Improve Leadership At Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
PSC Commission Conference Set for Tuesday
The Florida Public Service Commission will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. [Read more…] about PSC Commission Conference Set for Tuesday
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Hosted Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation, in partnership with the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, successfully hosted its 27th Annual State of Black Florida Events on January 23-24, 2020, in Tallahassee, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Hosted Its Annual State of Black Florida Events