Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody today joined Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey as he announced the issuance of over 100 arrest warrants in a culmination of the county’s largest single drug investigation to date. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins Brevard County Sheriff’s Office for Announcement of County’s Largest Drug Sting Operation
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/CS/SB 96
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/CS/SB 96: Police, Fire, and Search and Rescue Dogs and Police Horses. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/CS/SB 96
Bills to Improve Florida’s Mental Health Treatment and Services Clear House and Senate with Unanimous Support
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm Beach) and State Representative David Silvers (D-West Palm Beach) boosting vital mental health care for Florida’s youth is now heading to the governor’s desk for signature following unanimous passage in both the Senate and House this week. [Read more…] about Bills to Improve Florida’s Mental Health Treatment and Services Clear House and Senate with Unanimous Support
Three Arrested for Exploitation of Elderly and Disabled Adults
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced the arrests of three individuals for exploiting elderly persons and disabled adults. [Read more…] about Three Arrested for Exploitation of Elderly and Disabled Adults
Legislature passes SB 7030 despite pleas of students, parents, teachers
On Wednesday the Florida Legislature passed SB 7030, which contains a provision that would allow public school teachers to carry firearms in schools. [Read more…] about Legislature passes SB 7030 despite pleas of students, parents, teachers
Attorney General Moody Urges Congress to Fund Legal Services
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Congress to fund the Legal Services Corporation. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Urges Congress to Fund Legal Services
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Receives Funding to Make Full-Pay Plan More Affordable
The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation (Corporation) today celebrates that 2019-2020 fiscal year legislative budget negotiations have included funding for a proposal submitted by the Corporation to lower the cost of health insurance for families in its full-pay program. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Receives Funding to Make Full-Pay Plan More Affordable
Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Heads to Governor DeSantis
SB 7068 establishes new multi-use corridors in
rural areas of regional economic significance
Senate Bill (SB) 7068, legislation to create the new Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Program within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), today saw final passage in the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors Heads to Governor DeSantis
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Designates Main Street Winter Haven as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today that Main Street Winter Haven has been designated the May 2019 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Designates Main Street Winter Haven as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
Governor and First Lady DeSantis Recognize May as National Foster Care Month in Florida
Governor and First Lady DeSantis, along with the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Florida Coalition for Children (FCC), joined partners across the state to recognize May as National Foster Care Month in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor and First Lady DeSantis Recognize May as National Foster Care Month in Florida