Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are investigating a rash of burglaries at Starbucks locations throughout the state with the latest incident taking place in the Tampa area last week. [Read more…] about FDLE seeks public’s help in Starbucks burglaries investigation
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles, which removes unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology and solidifies Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/HB 311: Autonomous Vehicles
Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Two Historic Districts on the National Register of Historic Places
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today that the Lake Lawsona Historic District in Orlando and the Richmond Heights Pioneer Historic District in Miami-Dade County have been listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. [Read more…] about Secretary Lee Announces the Designation of Two Historic Districts on the National Register of Historic Places
Board of Governors presents award to State University System Student Champion
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Rep. David Silvers as its 2019 State University System Student Champion. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents award to State University System Student Champion
Mast Legislation To Support Servicemembers Advances In National Defense Authorization Act
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
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
