Governor Ron DeSantis today commended members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Port Investigations Team, who received the Conservation Law Enforcement Award from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Commends FWC Port Investigations Officers for Award and Continued Efforts
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FDLE arrests Tallahassee woman arrested for organized scheme to defraud
FDLE agents arrested Chasitie Hart, 22, of 813 E. Magnolia Drive, Tallahassee for one count of organized scheme to defraud over $50,000.00. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Tallahassee woman arrested for organized scheme to defraud
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Has Approved More Than $100 Million in Mitigation Grants for Hurricane Irma
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has approved more than $100 million in mitigation grants for local governments impacted by Hurricane Irma through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Has Approved More Than $100 Million in Mitigation Grants for Hurricane Irma
Florida Forest Service Urges Caution as Dry Conditions Elevate Wildfire Threat
The Florida Forest Service is urging Floridians to exercise caution as record high temperatures and dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the state, elevating the fire danger level. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Urges Caution as Dry Conditions Elevate Wildfire Threat
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $1.1 Million to Support Mexico Beach Fire Department and Law Enforcement Operations
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is awarding $1.1 million to Mexico Beach to support fire department and law enforcement operations as the city recovers from Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $1.1 Million to Support Mexico Beach Fire Department and Law Enforcement Operations
State Board of Education Approves Instructional Transparency Rule
Requires Accountability to Ensure Instruction of the Holocaust,
African American History, Hispanic Heritage, Civics and More
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran applauded the State Board of Education for requiring accountability in the delivery of important required instruction including Holocaust education, African American history, Hispanic heritage, women’s history, civics and more outlined in Florida Statutes. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Approves Instructional Transparency Rule
Commissioner Nikki Fried: New Energy Efficiency Conversation Needed
The Office of Energy in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services last week filed a brief required by the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: New Energy Efficiency Conversation Needed
Mast Bill To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms In Florida Passes House of Representatives
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18)’s South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act today passed the House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Mast Bill To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms In Florida Passes House of Representatives
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on SAFE Banking Act Passage
The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 321-103 to approve H.R. 1595, the SAFE Banking Act of 2019, which will provide businesses in the growing cannabis industry access to banking and financial services. Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on SAFE Banking Act Passage
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Vincent Chiu to the Ninth Judicial Circuit
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Vincent Chiu to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Vincent Chiu to the Ninth Judicial Circuit
