Crime is down across Florida according to the 2019 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report. [Read more…] about Florida crime drops in the first half of 2019
Government
Detours Scheduled on Ronald Reagan Boulevard and U.S. 17-92 This Weekend
From 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 to 6:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, motorists traveling on U.S. 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard (County Road (C.R.) 427) should expect traffic pattern changes including detours and lane closures. The detours are as follows: [Read more…] about Detours Scheduled on Ronald Reagan Boulevard and U.S. 17-92 This Weekend
Eastbound I-4 through Downtown Orlando Closing Overnight Dec. 15
EB I-4 entrance ramp from State Road 408 also scheduled to close
Eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between Gore Street and South Street is closing from 10 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, to 5 a.m. on Monday, December 16. [Read more…] about Eastbound I-4 through Downtown Orlando Closing Overnight Dec. 15
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Advancement of Old Tamiami Trail Roadbed Removal Project
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board voted yesterday to advance an important Everglades restoration project and remove 5.5 miles of Old Tamiami Trail roadbed in Miami-Dade County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Advancement of Old Tamiami Trail Roadbed Removal Project
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Purple Alert to Assist in the Recovery of Missing Adults
Legislation filed by Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) would, for the first time in Florida, create a statewide “Purple Alert” system when an adult with a cognitive, developmental or intellectual disability goes missing, and whose disappearance is a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm to themselves. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Purple Alert to Assist in the Recovery of Missing Adults
CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis met with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor in Washington D.C. this morning to discuss key disaster recovery and response issues impacting Florida. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C.
Senator Lauren Book’s Statement on the Second Interim Report of the 20th Statement Grand Jury, focused on safety in Florida’s schools
“The findings and recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission, which have been validated by the Grand Jury report, have kept me up nights for the past two years. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book’s Statement on the Second Interim Report of the 20th Statement Grand Jury, focused on safety in Florida’s schools
Mast Statement On West Palm Beach VA Corruption Charges
Mast Renews Call For Members of Congress To Maintain Offices In VA Facilities
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement after the Department of Justice announced corruption charges against several employees of the Miami and West Palm Beach Department of Veterans Affairs facilities: [Read more…] about Mast Statement On West Palm Beach VA Corruption Charges
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center to Enhance Election Security & Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls
Information-Sharing Agreement Will Reduce Voter Fraud, Improve Customer
Service, and Reduce Administrative Costs for Supervisors of Elections
Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Laurel Lee today announced that Florida has been accepted for membership, along with 29 other members, into the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a multi-state partnership that uses a sophisticated data-matching tool to enhance the accuracy of voter registration systems. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Membership in the Electronic Registration Information Center to Enhance Election Security & Ensure Accurate Voter Rolls
President Galvano Appoints Graci McGillicuddy to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking Direct-Support Organization Board of Directors
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointment of Mrs. Graci McGillicuddy of Sarasota to represent the Senate on the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking Direct-Support Organization Board of Directors. [Read more…] about President Galvano Appoints Graci McGillicuddy to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking Direct-Support Organization Board of Directors
