First Lady Casey DeSantis announced yesterday the establishment of Hope for Healing Florida, a new multi-agency mental health and substance abuse campaign. [Read more…] about What They Are Saying: First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope for Healing Florida Initiative
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Comments on the Passage of the Equality Act in the U.S. House of Representatives
“As a gay man who had a Palm Beach County law firm withdraw a job offer after I disclosed my sexual orientation, I know firsthand why the Equality Act is necessary. [Read more…] about Comments on the Passage of the Equality Act in the U.S. House of Representatives
Nine Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
Attorney General Ashley Moody, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement today announced the arrests of nine individuals on charges related to human trafficking. [Read more…] about Nine Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Signed Into Law
SB 7068 establishes new multi-use corridors in
rural areas of regional economic significance
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today joined Governor Ron DeSantis for the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 7068, legislation to create the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Program within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). [Read more…] about Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Signed Into Law
Temporary Alignment of Westbound I-4 Between Central Pkwy. and Wymore Rd. Scheduled to Open This Weekend
WB I-4 On-Ramp From S.R. 436 to Close Friday Night to Saturday Morning
UPDATE: Additional Nighttime Closures Required for Westbound
I-4 Traffic Shift Between Central Pkwy. and Wymore Rd.
The westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) travel lanes between Central Parkway and Wymore Road are shifting to a temporary configuration as soon as the morning of Saturday, May 18. [Read more…] about Temporary Alignment of Westbound I-4 Between Central Pkwy. and Wymore Rd. Scheduled to Open This Weekend
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Attracts Businesses with Positive Economic Growth
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s economy continues to strengthen. Florida’s top rated higher education system, talented workforce, low taxes and reasonable regulatory environment continue to foster impressive economic indicators. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Attracts Businesses with Positive Economic Growth
Florida PSC Storm Restoration Cost Recovery Hearings Set for Tuesday
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold hearings following its Internal Affairs meeting on Tuesday, May 21 to consider separate Settlement Agreements filed by Tampa Electric Company (TECO) and by Duke Energy Florida, LLC (DEF) to address recovery for recent storm restoration costs. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Storm Restoration Cost Recovery Hearings Set for Tuesday
District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report for week of May 19, 2019
District One is 12 counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk and Sarasota [Read more…] about District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report for week of May 19, 2019
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 10 Bills from the Florida Legislature
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 10 Bills from the Florida Legislature
Authorities Seize Deadly Opioids and Shut Down Massive Drug Trafficking Operation
Attorney General Ashley Moody and Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood today announced the arrests of eight individuals, dismantling a massive drug trafficking operation responsible for trafficking heroin, fentanyl and cocaine. [Read more…] about Authorities Seize Deadly Opioids and Shut Down Massive Drug Trafficking Operation
