A School Resource Officer in an Orange County charter school was recently terminated after he made the egregious decision to arrest two 6-year-old children. [Read more…] about Sen. Janet Cruz files legislation requiring district oversight of school resource officers in Florida charter schools
Government
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Division of Administrative Hearings
As the Florida Cabinet considered candidates for Chief Judge and Executive Director of the Division of Administrative Hearings, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Division of Administrative Hearings
Goodwill Manasota Recognized with PSC’s Triple E Award for Energy Efficiency Efforts
Goodwill Manasota, enriching so many lives in the Bradenton community, is expanding its good work to include energy efficiency. [Read more…] about Goodwill Manasota Recognized with PSC’s Triple E Award for Energy Efficiency Efforts
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Encourages Floridians to Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee encourages eligible Floridians to register to vote in celebration of National Voter Registration Day, which is observed each year in September to increase participation in our electoral process.
“With the 2020 elections just around the corner, National Voter Registration Day is the perfect time for eligible Floridians to register to vote or for registered voters to update their information,” said Secretary Lee. “Voter registration applications can be submitted through several convenient and secure methods, including online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.”
Floridians can register to vote or update their existing registration through the Department’s online voter registration website RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. Users will need their Florida driver license or Florida identification card and the last four digits of their social security number. Florida residents also have the option to use the website to complete, print and sign a paper application that can be mailed or hand-delivered to their local Supervisor of Elections.
In addition to RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov, there are several other ways eligible Floridians can register to vote. Eligible Floridians can apply through:
- Any Supervisor of Elections office;
- Any office, including a tax collector’s office, that issues driver licenses or Florida identification cards;
- The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ online website for renewing a driver license or state identification card; and
- Any voter registration agency such as a public assistance office or public library.
Florida residents can check their current voter registration status by using the Florida Department of State’s Voter Information Lookup tool.
For more information, please visit the Division of Elections’ website at dos.myflorida.com/elections.
About the Division of Elections
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections supports the Secretary of State, Florida’s chief election officer, in ensuring that Florida has fair and accurate elections. The Division’s three bureaus: Bureau of Election Records, Bureau of Voter Registration Services, and Bureau of Voting Systems Certification, have several responsibilities in the areas of legal compliance and elections administration to ensure that Florida’s election laws are uniformly interpreted and implemented. The Division also assists local Supervisors of Elections in their duties, and promotes enhanced public awareness and participation in the electoral process. For more information about Florida’s elections, visit dos.myflorida.com/elections.
Continuous Closure of the Eastbound U.S. 92 On Ramp to Northbound I-95
Motorists traveling in the Daytona Beach area should anticipate various closures within the Interstate 95 (I-95) Widening and Systems Interchange project limits. [Read more…] about Continuous Closure of the Eastbound U.S. 92 On Ramp to Northbound I-95
SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting Oct. 3, 2019
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Customer Advisory Committee (CAC) meets on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. [Read more…] about SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting Oct. 3, 2019
Governor Ron DeSantis to Deliver Remarks at Citrus Industry Announcement
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Governor Ron DeSantis will join the Florida citrus industry and private sector partners for an announcement on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Deliver Remarks at Citrus Industry Announcement
Governor Ron DeSantis to Deliver Remarks at the Joint Investiture Ceremony for Supreme Court Justices Robert Luck and Carlos Muñiz
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Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver remarks at the Joint Investiture Ceremony for Supreme Court Justices Robert Luck and Carlos Muñiz at the Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Deliver Remarks at the Joint Investiture Ceremony for Supreme Court Justices Robert Luck and Carlos Muñiz
Hamilton County SO, FDLE seek information regarding suspicious death
Investigators with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, along with FDLE agents, are investigating the death of 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Tumblin of Jennings, Florida. [Read more…] about Hamilton County SO, FDLE seek information regarding suspicious death
Lawmakers to Discuss Key Senior Living Issues at Town Hall
Sinai Residences, in collaboration with LeadingAge Florida, Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Federation and Life Care Services, will host a Senior Living Town Hall with federal and state lawmakers on October 2, 2019, to discuss important issues for older Floridians. [Read more…] about Lawmakers to Discuss Key Senior Living Issues at Town Hall