The U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee early this morning passed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included three 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 Legislation To Support Servicemembers Advances In National Defense Authorization Act
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Florida’s Top STEM Students Honored at Sunshine State Scholars Conference
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today recognized 103 of Florida’s highest-achieving 11th grade STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students at the 2019 Sunshine State Scholars conference. [Read more…] about Florida’s Top STEM Students Honored at Sunshine State Scholars Conference
Board of Governors announces university performance funds
The Board of Governors approved a plan on Thursday to divide up $560 million in performance funds for the 2019-20 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Board of Governors announces university performance funds
League seeks lawyers willing to help returning citizens register to vote
To minimize the impact of SB 7066 on Amendment 4, the League of Women Voters of Florida has launched training programs for attorneys and other non-lawyer volunteers willing to assist returning citizens avoid penalties when they register to vote. [Read more…] about League seeks lawyers willing to help returning citizens register to vote
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Patient Savings Act
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/HB 1113: Health Insurance, also known as the Patient Savings Act. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Patient Savings Act
Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Cycadia Cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today Cycadia Cemetery in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County has been listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. [Read more…] about Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Cycadia Cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places
FDLE arrests police officer for identity theft, fraud
FDLE agents arrested Reginald Akins, 56, of Jasper, for identity theft, credit card fraud and grand theft. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests police officer for identity theft, fraud
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Bill Signing in Jacksonville
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Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver remarks and hold a bill signing in Jacksonville on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Bill Signing in Jacksonville
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Darryl Taylor as Superintendent of Calhoun County Schools
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Darryl Taylor as Superintendent of the Calhoun County School District. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Darryl Taylor as Superintendent of Calhoun County Schools
8 Gadsden County Residents Charged in 83-Count Indictment for Dogfighting Conspiracy
A federal grand jury returned an indictment, unsealed today, charging eight defendants with 83 counts of federal dogfighting offenses stemming from an investigation into drug trafficking and a large-scale illegal dogfighting operation involving approximately 100 dogs. [Read more…] about 8 Gadsden County Residents Charged in 83-Count Indictment for Dogfighting Conspiracy