Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointments of Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-Ft. Myers) and Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) to the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. [Read more…] about President Galvano Appoints Senators Benacquisto and Stewart to the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission
Government
State Road 200 Northbound Ramp to I-75 to be Closed Sunday Night
The State Road (S.R.) 200 (Southwest College Road) northbound on ramp (Exit 350) to Interstate 75 (I-75) will be closed from 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14 to 7:30 a.m. Monday, July 15. [Read more…] about State Road 200 Northbound Ramp to I-75 to be Closed Sunday Night
Mast Priorities To Support Servicemembers Pass House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included four of U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) priorities to help those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. [Read more…] about Mast Priorities To Support Servicemembers Pass House of Representatives
Senator Taddeo calls for Senate SunPass hearings
On Thursday, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) requested the Senate Committee on Infrastructure and Security to hold hearings on SunPass and its troubled contractor following the decision made by the Secretary of Transportation Kevin Thibault to not renew the SunPass contract with Conduent. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo calls for Senate SunPass hearings
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Approves Over $500,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service today announced more than $500,000 approved for volunteer fire departments in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Approves Over $500,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $2.9 Million to Communities for Continued Work with Military Installations through Infrastructure and Reinvestment Grants
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $2.9 million in funding for military-related programs through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program and the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $2.9 Million to Communities for Continued Work with Military Installations through Infrastructure and Reinvestment Grants
Representative Geraldine F. Thompson Applauds All Who Championed Bethune Statue
State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson credits many groups throughout Florida for sustained efforts to place a statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. [Read more…] about Representative Geraldine F. Thompson Applauds All Who Championed Bethune Statue
FDLE arrests inmate for terrorism
FDLE agents arrested Norberto Iglesias, 53, on charges of terrorism; threat to throw, project, place or discharge any destructive device; and written threats to kill, do bodily injury or conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests inmate for terrorism
Commissioner Nikki Fried Visits Panhandle to Highlight Food Insecurity
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) officials today visited Bay County to raise awareness of local food insecurity. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Visits Panhandle to Highlight Food Insecurity
Appointments by Governor Ron DeSantis for Thursday, July 11, 2019
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Commission on Ethics
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of John Grant and the reappointment of William Meggs to the Florida Commission on Ethics. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Ron DeSantis for Thursday, July 11, 2019
