At last week’s State Board of Education meeting, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran officially announced that the Florida Department of Education has cleared its educator certification backlog.
Government
Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with Israeli Business Leaders and Leads Historic Memorandum of Understanding Signings
Governor Ron DeSantis today met with several Israeli companies and participated in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signings at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with Israeli Business Leaders and Leads Historic Memorandum of Understanding Signings
Florida Forest Service Battling 450-acre #YellowBluffFire in Jacksonville
I-95 now open in both directions per the Florida Highway Patrol
The Florida Forest Service continues battling a 450-acre wildfire outside Jacksonville, and is encouraging motorists and residents to exercise caution in the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 450-acre #YellowBluffFire in Jacksonville
Florida Realtors® applauds Governor DeSantis, Florida Legislature for Assignment of Benefits reform
Florida Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade association with more than 187,000 members, applauds Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing into law bill CS/CS/HB 7065, which establishes important reforms to the Assignment of Benefits (AOB) process. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® applauds Governor DeSantis, Florida Legislature for Assignment of Benefits reform
Governor Signs Bill Banning Childlike Sex Dolls Sponsored by Senator Book
“We want to make our state as unfriendly to child predators as possible.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today signed a bill effectively banning the sale and possession of childlike sex dolls into law. Senate Bill 160 was one of the bills sponsored by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) that successfully passed through the Florida Legislature earlier this month. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Bill Banning Childlike Sex Dolls Sponsored by Senator Book
Focusing on Florida’s Most Distressed Zip Codes Key to Tackling Poverty in Florida
Florida Chamber Foundation’s Summit on Prosperity & Economic Opportunity
Addressing and eliminating poverty in just 16 of Florida’s 983 zip codes would have an enormous impact, reducing the state’s poverty level for children 18 and younger by 10 percent statewide, business leaders said today. [Read more…] about Focusing on Florida’s Most Distressed Zip Codes Key to Tackling Poverty in Florida
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis Signing AOB Reform
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 7065, a bill that addresses the widespread lawsuit abuse related to insurance agreements known as assignment of benefits (AOB).
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Summer BreakSpot Program Returns to Help Feed Florida’s Children
To help ensure that Florida children have access to wholesome meals during summer break, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partners with schools and organizations to provide free meals to kids and teens from low-income areas.
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Representative Adam Hattersley Endorses Pete Buttigieg for President of the United States in 2020
On May 20th, Florida House Representative Adam Hattersley (D-Riverview) formally endorsed South Bend, Indiana Mayor, Pete Buttigieg, for President of the United States in 2020.
Attorney General Moody and FTC Announce Distribution of Refunds to Victims of Illegal Robocall Operation
Attorney General Ashley Moody and the Federal Trade Commission today announced the distribution of refund checks to victims of an illegal robocall operation.
