This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio gives listeners some insight into how FAMU became a partner in the state’s efforts to raise awareness about medical marijuana and the impact of illegal marijuana use among minority communities. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Florida Sen. Darryl Rouson Discussing His Support for Medical Marijuana
Government
Representative Joe Casello Passes Two Budget Requests Assisting Areas of Palm Beach County
HB 2321 and HB 2495 by Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) have today passed their initial subcommittees. [Read more…] about Representative Joe Casello Passes Two Budget Requests Assisting Areas of Palm Beach County
Representative Kimberly Daniels Issues Statement Regarding Missing Jacksonville Child Taylor Rose Williams
Representative Kimberly Daniels (D- Jacksonville) issued the following statement in response to developments in the case of missing 5-year-old Taylor Rose Williams of Jacksonville. [Read more…] about Representative Kimberly Daniels Issues Statement Regarding Missing Jacksonville Child Taylor Rose Williams
Nighttime Lane Closure Required for Asphalt Repairs
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled early Thursday morning, Nov. 14, from 2 a.m. – 6 a.m., to conduct lane closures on State Road (S.R.) 46 from S.R. 429 to Old McDonald Road as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about Nighttime Lane Closure Required for Asphalt Repairs
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $4 Million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Award
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced nearly $4 million is being awarded to the Melbourne Airport Authority for infrastructure improvements at the Orlando Melbourne International Airport through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $4 Million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Award
Make it Legal Florida Reaches Judicial Review Threshold
Announces total of nearly 390,000 signed petitions are
on their way to Supervisors of Elections for validation
Make it Legal Florida today announces their ballot effort to provide regulated access to cannabis to adults 21 and older has officially reached the required 76,632 signatures to achieve judicial review of their constitutional amendment language. [Read more…] about Make it Legal Florida Reaches Judicial Review Threshold
Florida panther kittens under ZooTampa care while FWC continues investigation into neurological disorder
Team of Experts Work Collaboratively to Help Key Endangered Species
A team of experts, led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are working together to care for a pair of endangered Florida panther kittens orphaned after their mom suffered from an unknown neurological disorder affecting panthers and bobcats. [Read more…] about Florida panther kittens under ZooTampa care while FWC continues investigation into neurological disorder
National Traffic Incident Response Week: A Timely Call for Responder Safety
This week marks National Traffic Incident Response Week. [Read more…] about National Traffic Incident Response Week: A Timely Call for Responder Safety
Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Nicholas Duran to Host Press Conference on Insulin Co-Pay Cap Legislation
MEDIA ADVISORY
Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) & Representative Nicholas Duran (D-Miami) will hold a press conference today at 12:15 pm in support of their legislation, SB 116 and HB 109, to cap co-pays for insulin at $100 a month. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Nicholas Duran to Host Press Conference on Insulin Co-Pay Cap Legislation
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dan Traver to the Fifth District Court of Appeal
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Dan Traver to the Fifth District Court of Appeal. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dan Traver to the Fifth District Court of Appeal