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
Government
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
Statement from the CFO’s Office on Allegations of Wrongdoing
The Chief Financial Officer’s Office issued the following statement today on Ron Rubin’s allegations of wrongdoing: [Read more…] about Statement from the CFO’s Office on Allegations of Wrongdoing
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills
First Lady also announces new pilot programs for Math, Reading
First Lady Casey DeSantis today urged Florida parents and schools to take advantage of more than 8,000 Reading Scholarships available through the Florida Department of Education to help public school students in grades 3-5 improve their reading skills. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills
Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Peace River Citrus, Coca-Cola Partnership & Expansion
Florida-based citrus processor Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. has announced a $98 million expansion of its Polk County citrus processing facility, as well as a new 10-year agreement with Coca-Cola North America to manufacture juice beverages for Minute Maid at the new facility. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Peace River Citrus, Coca-Cola Partnership & Expansion
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Has Dropped to a Record Low
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to a remarkable, record low of 3.0 percent in December 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Has Dropped to a Record Low
Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints New State Leadership for Florida Forest Service
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced two new leadership appointments for the Florida Forest Service. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints New State Leadership for Florida Forest Service
Senator Audrey Gibson’s claims bill to compensate man incarcerated 43 years for murder he didn’t commit headed for Senate hearing
Legislation sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) to compensate 76-year old Clifford Williams who was imprisoned 43 years for a crime he did not commit will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee next Tuesday. [Read more…] about Senator Audrey Gibson’s claims bill to compensate man incarcerated 43 years for murder he didn’t commit headed for Senate hearing
Faith groups hold to legislative prayer breakfast and press conference in support of abortion rights and reproductive justice
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On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28-29, the Interfaith Coalition for Reproductive Health and Justice and Catholics for Choice will speak out in favor of reproductive health and rights—including access to safe, legal abortion care without stigma or shame. [Read more…] about Faith groups hold to legislative prayer breakfast and press conference in support of abortion rights and reproductive justice
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces an Additional $690,000 to Extend Crisis Counseling in Northwest Florida
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has secured an additional $690,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend Hurricane Michael crisis counseling services in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces an Additional $690,000 to Extend Crisis Counseling in Northwest Florida