In recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to prepare now for disasters and do not wait until a storm is imminent. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Get Your Hurricane Plans in Place During National Preparedness Month
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Striping Requires Nighttime Lane Closures on S.R. 46 and U.S. 441
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled at night on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m., to conduct single lane closures at the State Road (S.R.) 46 and U.S. 441 intersection in Mount Dora. [Read more…] about Striping Requires Nighttime Lane Closures on S.R. 46 and U.S. 441
FDLE Arrests Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher for solicitation of a child
FDLE agents, with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, today arrested Felipe Vazquez, 28, of Saint Cloud, FL, for one count of computer pornography – solicitation of a child and one count of providing obscene material to minors. [Read more…] about FDLE Arrests Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher for solicitation of a child
Mast Urges VA To Overturn Eviction Decision, Invites Secretary Wilkie To Visit Office Personally
Mast: “If you want to fix a problem, you have to be present for it.”
VA Evicted Members of Congress From ~100 Square
Foot Office Inside 1.7 Million Square Foot Facility
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reverse its sudden decision to evict Members of Congress from their offices inside VA facilities. [Read more…] about Mast Urges VA To Overturn Eviction Decision, Invites Secretary Wilkie To Visit Office Personally
Senator Lauren Book Sponsors Bill to Close “Gun Show Loophole”
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is sponsoring legislation to strengthen background checks around gun sales in the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Sponsors Bill to Close “Gun Show Loophole”
Tourism-related revenue losses pose the greatest potential risk to the economic outlook
Florida’s Long-Range Financial Outlook depends heavily on Florida’s robust tourism and industry, according to the Office of Economic and Demographic Research’s newest report before the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Tourism-related revenue losses pose the greatest potential risk to the economic outlook
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Kicks Off School Threats Awareness Campaign
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice announced today a new awareness campaign aimed at addressing school threats made by students in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Kicks Off School Threats Awareness Campaign
Sen. Janet Cruz re-files legislation allowing unused Guardian funding to be used for general school safety spending
Following committee hearings on mass gun violence and school safety, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) has re-filed legislation to allow local school districts who have not opted in the Guardian Program to request the leftover funding for general school safety spending. [Read more…] about Sen. Janet Cruz re-files legislation allowing unused Guardian funding to be used for general school safety spending
Governor Ron DeSantis Commends Florida’s Genetic Genealogy Team Efforts Leading to Arrest of Suspected Serial Killer Robert Tyrone Hayes
Governor Ron DeSantis today commended the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Genetic Genealogy Team whose efforts led to the arrest of suspected serial Killer Robert Tyrone Hayes. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Commends Florida’s Genetic Genealogy Team Efforts Leading to Arrest of Suspected Serial Killer Robert Tyrone Hayes
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Launches Rebranded Website, FDACS.gov
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the launch of FDACS.gov, the department’s new, modernized website. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Launches Rebranded Website, FDACS.gov
