Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education will be hosting a series of public hearings, in-person and virtually, to collect input that will help to inform the development of the state’s career and technical education workforce plan, which is due to the U.S. Department of Education in Spring 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Announces Workforce Education Listening Tour
Government
Senator Linda Stewart Receives Unanimous Support for Removing Statute of Limitations for Child Victims of Sexual Battery
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) received unanimous support in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee today for legislation that would remove the statute of limitations for sexual battery offenses committed against any victim under age 18. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Receives Unanimous Support for Removing Statute of Limitations for Child Victims of Sexual Battery
Trump voters could help set a record for popular support of recreational marijuana use
As reported recently in Politico, polling numbers show bipartisan support for adult use cannabis in Florida. [Read more…] about Trump voters could help set a record for popular support of recreational marijuana use
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Jacksonville Port Authority
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Daniel Bean and the reappointment of Ed Fleming to the Jacksonville Port Authority. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Jacksonville Port Authority
FDOT Hosts Mobility Week for Central Florida
This year, travelers challenged to “Mix-It-Up” and try new transportation options
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will mark the Fourth Annual Mobility Week from Oct. 25 through Nov. 1, 2019. [Read more…] about FDOT Hosts Mobility Week for Central Florida
FDLE arrests Walton County Schools consultant for bid tampering
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Office of Executive Investigations arrested John Bradley Hoard, 49, for bid tampering. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Walton County Schools consultant for bid tampering
S.R. 46 Traffic Shifts on the Existing Wekiva River Bridge
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled Monday, Oct. 21, from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m., to shift traffic on State Road (S.R.) 46 to the north side of the existing bridge over the Wekiva River as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about S.R. 46 Traffic Shifts on the Existing Wekiva River Bridge
Commissioner Nikki Fried to Celebrate National Ag Literacy Day
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Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried tomorrow will join a group of second grade students from Pineview Elementary School to celebrate National Agriculture Literacy Day. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Celebrate National Ag Literacy Day
Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice for More Than $291 Million in Public Safety Grant Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis today applauded the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for awarding more than $291 million in public safety grants to agencies and organizations across the state of Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds U.S. Department of Justice for More Than $291 Million in Public Safety Grant Awards
Upcoming SunRail Fare Enforcement Day
Thursday, Oct. 24
SunRail is announcing Thursday, Oct. 24 as a fare enforcement day. [Read more…] about Upcoming SunRail Fare Enforcement Day