State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) filed the Corporal Punishment bill, SB 1058, which bans corporal punishment on students with disabilities and autism as well as places restrictions on the use of corporal punishment in schools, including requiring school principals to notify and obtain parental written consent before being allowed to administer corporal punishment. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo and Rep. Juan Fernandez-Barquin file bipartisan legislation to restrict corporal punishment
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FDLE arrests Clermont man for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Thomas Baron, 62, of 12910 Sunset Avenue, Clermont on 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Clermont man for child pornography
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $15 Million in Community Disaster Loans for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved more than $15 million in low-interest Community Disaster Loans for the City of Mexico Beach, City of Panama City, City of Parker, Bay County School District and the Calhoun-Liberty Hospital Association. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $15 Million in Community Disaster Loans for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Senator Linda Stewart files bill to protect children from obscene acts
Legislation that would protect children from obscene conduct, and improve prosecution of offenders, has been filed by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando). [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files bill to protect children from obscene acts
FDOT Secretary Directs Unprecedented Rail Safety Measures, Launches Statewide Education Initiative
Directive positions FDOT as nationwide leader in rail safety
As part of its promise to ensure safety is the top priority across the state’s rail corridors, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. today issued an immediate directive calling for the implementation of unprecedented rail safety measures and the launch of a statewide education initiative. [Read more…] about FDOT Secretary Directs Unprecedented Rail Safety Measures, Launches Statewide Education Initiative
FDLE arrests nine for racketeering and fraud
One suspect remains at large
FDLE agents arrested nine suspects charged with defrauding the Lee County Port Authority out of more than $700,000 in a janitorial contracting scheme by submitting fraudulent invoices to the port authority. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests nine for racketeering and fraud
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of Registration for the 2020 Python Challenge™ Python Bowl
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the opening of registration for the 2020 Python Challenge™ Python Bowl. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of Registration for the 2020 Python Challenge™ Python Bowl
The Florida Lottery reminds players to gift and play responsibly this holiday season
This holiday season, the Florida Lottery is reminding players, retailers, and the public to help prevent underage gaming by supporting responsible play. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery reminds players to gift and play responsibly this holiday season
Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in the Florida Python Challenge™ 2020 Python Bowl Launch Event
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Governor Ron DeSantis will participate in the Florida Python Challenge™ 2020 Python Bowl Launch Event on Thursday, December 5th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in the Florida Python Challenge™ 2020 Python Bowl Launch Event
First Lady Casey DeSantis Launches “The Facts. Your Future.” Campaign in Partnership with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, and DCF Secretary Chad Poppell
Sheriff Dennis Lemma also announces Seminole County Program
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced a new, multi-faceted initiative called “The Facts. Your Future.” to heighten youth understanding of the toxic effects of substance abuse. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Launches “The Facts. Your Future.” Campaign in Partnership with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, and DCF Secretary Chad Poppell