The Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew today represented the state of Florida at the first meeting of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Quality Summit. [Read more…] about AHCA Secretary Mayhew Attends First National HHS Quality Summit Meeting
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Upcoming Invisible Lives Tours to Focus on Enslaved People Who Shaped Tallahassee’s History
Tours will be offered on September 14 at The Grove Museum,
Goodwood Museum & Gardens and Tallahassee Museum
The Grove Museum, Goodwood Museum and Gardens and Tallahassee Museum invite the public to Invisible Lives Tours on Saturday, September 14, 2019. [Read more…] about Upcoming Invisible Lives Tours to Focus on Enslaved People Who Shaped Tallahassee’s History
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Launches Updated Suicide Prevention Curriculum
In support of September as National Suicide Awareness Month and National Suicide Prevention Week, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is launching its newly updated suicide prevention curriculum for all DJJ and contracted provider staff. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Launches Updated Suicide Prevention Curriculum
FDLE arrests Weeki Wachee man for transmitting child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested John Blake Hawthorne, 48, of Weeki Wachee on 25 counts of transmission of child pornography and 25 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Weeki Wachee man for transmitting child pornography
To Avoid Accountability, VA Evicts Veteran Congressman From Their Facility
Office Has Met With More Than 500 Veterans At The West Palm Beach VA
Mast Opened First-Ever Congressional Office Inside VA Facility
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today slammed the Department of Veterans Affairs for evicting him and five other Members of Congress from offices they opened inside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. [Read more…] about To Avoid Accountability, VA Evicts Veteran Congressman From Their Facility
Congress Passes Legislation To Ban Drilling Off Florida Coastlines
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today voted in favor of two bills – the Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act and the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act – to permanently ban oil and gas drilling off Florida’s coastlines. [Read more…] about Congress Passes Legislation To Ban Drilling Off Florida Coastlines
Governor Ron DeSantis Requests $625 Million in Recurring Funds for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources
The Governor also seeks to increase fines for
environmental crimes by 50 percent across the board
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his request to the Florida Legislature of $625 million in recurring funding for the next three years for Everglades restoration and protection of Florida’s water resources. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Requests $625 Million in Recurring Funds for Everglades Restoration and Protection of Water Resources
Feedback Opportunity for Improvements at Semoran and Cassel Creek Boulevards
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites all interested persons to a public hearing regarding proposed safety improvements at the intersection of Semoran and Cassel Creek boulevards. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for Improvements at Semoran and Cassel Creek Boulevards
Impact Florida Launches “Districts for Impact”
New Initiative in Partnership with Florida Association of District School Superintendents
Aims to Help Districts Share Promising Instructional Practices Across Districts
Impact Florida, in partnership with the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS), today announced the launch of Districts for Impact, an initiative focused on sharing and promoting promising instructional practices across districts. [Read more…] about Impact Florida Launches “Districts for Impact”
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Suwannee River Water Management District
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointments of Richard Schwab and Charles Keith to the Suwannee River Water Management District. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Suwannee River Water Management District