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
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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
Palm Harbor Man Guilty in Promissory Note Scheme
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that a jury in Pinellas County has found James Harold Hosner guilty of securities fraud, selling unregistered securities, selling securities as an unregistered person, and communications fraud (scheme to defraud) for his role in a promissory note scheme targeting an elderly victim. [Read more…] about Palm Harbor Man Guilty in Promissory Note Scheme
At Mast’s Urging, President Requests Historic $250 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget
Announcement Comes Just Weeks After Mast Urged
Administration To Increase Funding In FY2021 Budget
Increase To $250 Million Would Ensure Army Corps is Operating At Full Capacity Toward
Construction of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir, Other Everglades Restoration Projects
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s announcement that his Administration was requesting $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration: [Read more…] about At Mast’s Urging, President Requests Historic $250 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Commends President Donald Trump for Historic Everglades Restoration Funding Request
Governor Ron DeSantis today commended President Donald Trump for including $250 million for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration (SFER) in his budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year 2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Commends President Donald Trump for Historic Everglades Restoration Funding Request