The Florida Senate today passed CS/CS/HB 451 by Representative Scott Plakon (substituted for CS/SB 630 by Senator Keith Perry) related to Nonopioid Alternatives. [Read more…] about FANA Applauds Passage of Nonopioid Alternative Legislation
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FDOT RoadWatch Advisory: US 27 OPEN in Highlands County
What: US 27 north bound and south bound from Twitty Road to Skipper Road: [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory: US 27 OPEN in Highlands County
FDOT Recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in an effort to highlight the importance of improving safety and reducing motorcycle crashes. [Read more…] about FDOT Recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Appointments to the Newly Formed Blue-Green Algae Task Force
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of five expert researchers and leading scientists to the newly established Blue-Green Algae Task Force. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Appointments to the Newly Formed Blue-Green Algae Task Force
North Florida Leaders Call for Water Project Funding
As water quality issues in Northeast Florida continue to grow, Stand Up
North Florida says state dollars are needed to find effective solutions.
As algae blooms in the St. Johns River continue to grow, Stand Up North Florida (SUNF) Chair former Congressman Steve Southerland and members of the SUNF Leadership Committee today called on the Florida Legislature to reserve funds for North Florida waterways. [Read more…] about North Florida Leaders Call for Water Project Funding
FDLE arrests Bonita Springs man for human trafficking
FDLE agents arrested Mario Rene Cahuec Cha, 49, of 27767 New York Street, Bonita Springs for illegal smuggling and human trafficking. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Bonita Springs man for human trafficking
PSC Assists Seniors During Older Americans Month
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is highlighting May’s Older Americans Month (OAM), recognizing seniors for the vital role they play in their communities. [Read more…] about PSC Assists Seniors During Older Americans Month
CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Bo Rivard to Citizens Board of Governors
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today announced the appointment of Bo Rivard to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Appoints Bo Rivard to Citizens Board of Governors
Statement by Sen. Lauren Book on NY Bus Driver Escaping Jail Time After Rape of Child
“A school bus driver who works with children every single day rapes a young girl and admits it, then is allowed to walk away without spending a single day in jail or having to register as a sex offender. [Read more…] about Statement by Sen. Lauren Book on NY Bus Driver Escaping Jail Time After Rape of Child
Phasing Out VISIT FLORIDA Could Diminish Florida’s Leading Workforce Skills Training Ground Worsening Small Business Owners Access to Employees with Employability Skills
Latest Florida Chamber Small Business Index Survey Shows
If lawmakers phase out Florida’s tourism marketing program, VISIT FLORIDA, it could greatly diminish the employability skills training ground the tourism and hospitality industry provide, putting greater strain on small businesses to identify and hire employees with needed workforce skills, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. [Read more…] about Phasing Out VISIT FLORIDA Could Diminish Florida’s Leading Workforce Skills Training Ground Worsening Small Business Owners Access to Employees with Employability Skills
