The U.S. Senate today voted 54-41 to terminate the national emergency President Trump declared in February to obtain border wall funding previously rejected by Congress. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Tyndall Air Force Base Funding
Government
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on the Senate Special Master Report Regarding Scott Israel
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued the below statement following the Senate Special Master’s report and recommendation: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on the Senate Special Master Report Regarding Scott Israel
The Museum of Florida History Hosts the 37th Annual Capital City Quilt Show Autumn Reverie
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee invites the public to attend the opening reception of the 37th Annual Capital City Quilt Show, Autumn Reverie, tomorrow September 26, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Museum of Florida History. [Read more…] about The Museum of Florida History Hosts the 37th Annual Capital City Quilt Show Autumn Reverie
Florida Voters Receive Make it Legal Petitions in their Mail
Florida voters around the state are beginning to receive their Make it Legal Florida petitions this week, in an effort to gather signatures supporting regulated adult-use of marijuana. [Read more…] about Florida Voters Receive Make it Legal Petitions in their Mail
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Clemency Board Rules
Following today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet as the Board of Executive Clemency, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Clemency Board Rules
UN report finds that state of our ocean demands action
Climate change is heating global waters to unsustainable temperatures
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is releasing a report called Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) on Wednesday, detailing the scientific consensus on how global warming is impacting our oceans and our cryosphere, the frozen swaths of water surrounding the North and South poles. [Read more…] about UN report finds that state of our ocean demands action
PSC Commissioner Julie Brown Appointed to the Florida Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Commissioner Julie Brown to serve on the Florida Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission to ensure the statewide observance of the 2020 centennial of women’s suffrage. [Read more…] about PSC Commissioner Julie Brown Appointed to the Florida Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission
Construction to start on new pedestrian safety signals along U.S. 441
Warning devices to be installed between Holden and 36th Street
To increase pedestrian safety on a stretch of U.S. 441 (South Orange Blossom Trail), construction is starting on a number of special signals that will allow individuals to cross the road safely with the push of a button. [Read more…] about Construction to start on new pedestrian safety signals along U.S. 441
George Wickline Senior Center Named PSC Helping Hand
Within almost a shell’s throw of beautiful Flagler Beach, the George Wickline Senior Center helps Flagler County seniors stay fit and informed. [Read more…] about George Wickline Senior Center Named PSC Helping Hand
Governor Ron DeSantis: State has Approved More Than $173 Million for Citrus Growers Recovering from Hurricane Irma
With today’s announcement, payments have been approved
for more than half of Florida’s citrus recovery grant
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $173 million in payments to citrus growers impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Citrus Recovery Block Grant since January 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis: State has Approved More Than $173 Million for Citrus Growers Recovering from Hurricane Irma