Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees today highlighted the important role the Florida Department of Health has in identifying and helping victims of human trafficking, many of whom are minors. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees Address Human Trafficking Prevention Ahead of Super Bowl LIV
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Senator Simpson urges Floridians to volunteer to help abused, neglected children
The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program is proud that Senator Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby and Florida Senate President-designate, has made child welfare one of his legislative priorities. [Read more…] about Senator Simpson urges Floridians to volunteer to help abused, neglected children
Medicaid Day of Action Will Highlight Urgent Need to Expand Healthcare for 450,000 Floridians Stuck in Coverage Gap
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Nearly 2,800 older Floridians have died an early death because the Florida Legislature stubbornly refuses to expand affordable healthcare in the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Medicaid Day of Action Will Highlight Urgent Need to Expand Healthcare for 450,000 Floridians Stuck in Coverage Gap
Free Children’s Vision Screenings by Florida Society of Ophthalmology During Children’s Week
WHAT: The For Eye Care Foundation, Inc. (FECF), the charitable arm of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), is a proud partner with Florida Children’s Week and will be offering free vision screenings for children tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. [Read more…] about Free Children’s Vision Screenings by Florida Society of Ophthalmology During Children’s Week
Get three chances to win with the Florida Lottery’s newest promotion
$350,000 in Second Chance Prizes Available!
The Florida Lottery today announces the launch of the Triple Cash Promotion. [Read more…] about Get three chances to win with the Florida Lottery’s newest promotion
Florida State Parks Celebrate Lu the Hippo’s 60th Birthday
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is today celebrating the historic 60th birthday of Lucifer (Lu), the resident hippopotamus. [Read more…] about Florida State Parks Celebrate Lu the Hippo’s 60th Birthday
Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education has completed the review of Florida’s K-12 academic standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and made recommendations for revisions. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting Jan. 30, 2020
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. at the MetroPlan Orlando offices, located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting Jan. 30, 2020
FDOT District Four will Suspend Lane Closures on Several Major Roadways in Broward, Palm Beach for Super Bowl LIV
To ease congestion and improve safety during Super Bowl LIV weekend, lanes that are currently or periodically closed due to ongoing construction projects will be kept open on several major roadways throughout Broward and Palm Beach County, starting Friday morning, Jan 31 to Monday evening, February 3. [Read more…] about FDOT District Four will Suspend Lane Closures on Several Major Roadways in Broward, Palm Beach for Super Bowl LIV
Senate Bill 346 on Criminal Justice Unanimously Moves Through Final Committee Stop
The Senate committee on appropriations voted unanimously last week to advance SB 346 on Criminal Justice. [Read more…] about Senate Bill 346 on Criminal Justice Unanimously Moves Through Final Committee Stop