Continuing a long-standing tradition, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried tomorrow will present Governor Ron DeSantis, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, and Attorney General Ashley Moody with a Florida-grown Christmas tree. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Present Capitol Christmas Tree to Governor, Cabinet
Government
Eric Holder to Hold Roundtable Discussion on Redistricting in Miami
On Wednesday, December 4, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, will hold an All On The Line roundtable discussion with community leaders and activists in Miami, FL. [Read more…] about Eric Holder to Hold Roundtable Discussion on Redistricting in Miami
Commissioner Nikki Fried Hosts Tallahassee Community Town Hall Meeting
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried tomorrow will be joined by the NAACP Tallahassee Branch, the Tallahassee Urban League, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Tallahassee, and the Tallahassee Barristers Association for a community town hall meeting. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Hosts Tallahassee Community Town Hall Meeting
Ring in 2020 with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
The Florida Lottery today introduces four new Scratch-Off games that feature over 22 million winning tickets and offer more than $155 million in total cash prizes! [Read more…] about Ring in 2020 with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
Consumer Alert: CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Cyber Monday Fraud When Hunting Deals
With Cyber Monday sales skyrocketing to a record $7.9 billion just last year, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis warns all shoppers to beware of Cyber Monday scams. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Cyber Monday Fraud When Hunting Deals
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Representative Javier Fernández File Legislation to Close Concealed Weapons Licensing Loopholes
Commissioner Nikki Fried and Representative Javier Fernández (D- Miami) yesterday filed HB 809, which will close dangerous loopholes to help keep firearms out of the hands of bad actors and enhance standards to further improve the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s Concealed Weapons Licensing Program. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Representative Javier Fernández File Legislation to Close Concealed Weapons Licensing Loopholes
FDP Chair Rizzo’s Statement on Trump’s Sunrise Rally
Following Donald Trump’s Tuesday rally in Sunrise, FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement: [Read more…] about FDP Chair Rizzo’s Statement on Trump’s Sunrise Rally
Appointments by Governor Ron DeSantis for Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Steve Berlin to the Pinellas County Court
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Steve Berlin to the Pinellas County Court. Pinellas County is located within the Sixth Judicial Circuit. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Ron DeSantis for Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Commissioner Fried Reminds Consumers: Stay Alert to Gas Pump Skimmers During Holiday Travel
As people prepare to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is reminding consumers to stay alert to scams at the gas pump. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Reminds Consumers: Stay Alert to Gas Pump Skimmers During Holiday Travel
Nighttime Detour Required for Pavement Repairs
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. to detour traffic off State Road (S.R.) 46 as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about Nighttime Detour Required for Pavement Repairs