State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee), has filed legislation that would grant just compensation to those descended from victims of “The Ocoee Massacre”, which took place in Ocoee, FL on Election Day in 1920. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy calls for study of Ocoee massacre and seeks compensation for descendants of its victims
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Mastermind of a Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 24-year prison sentence for one of the masterminds of a million-dollar investment scheme. [Read more…] about Mastermind of a Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison
PSC Customer Meeting for Raintree Waterworks
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) invites customers of Raintree Waterworks, Inc. (Raintree) to a customer meeting on Wednesday, August 7, to discuss the utility’s petition for a rate change. [Read more…] about PSC Customer Meeting for Raintree Waterworks
Attorney General Moody Urges More Treatment Options to Fight Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Ashley Moody today urged Congress to remove federal barriers that are preventing health care providers from offering more treatment options for patients suffering from opioid use disorder. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Urges More Treatment Options to Fight Opioid Crisis
Commissioner Nikki Fried on China Halting U.S. Agricultural Imports
The Chinese government last night announced it will halt purchases of U.S. agricultural products, in response to President Donald Trump’s escalation of his trade war with China. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried on China Halting U.S. Agricultural Imports
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New VISIT FLORIDA Eco and Sustainable Travel Hub
In an effort to promote tourism and visitation to the Sunshine State, Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the launch of a new VISIT FLORIDA eco-friendly travel hub on VISITFLORIDA.com. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New VISIT FLORIDA Eco and Sustainable Travel Hub
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Texas & Ohio Mass Shootings
Following mass shootings this weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio that left 30 dead, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Texas & Ohio Mass Shootings
Statement by the Institute for a Safer Florida On El Paso and Dayton Shootings
The Institute for a Safer Florida (ISF) released the following statement regarding the recent shootings in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. [Read more…] about Statement by the Institute for a Safer Florida On El Paso and Dayton Shootings
Drug task force warns pills labeled “all natural” are really prescription medication
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations are issuing a consumer alert for capsules sold under the brand name “Dr. Seltzer” for erectile dysfunction. [Read more…] about Drug task force warns pills labeled “all natural” are really prescription medication
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michelle Branham to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Michelle Branham to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michelle Branham to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee
