Marsy’s Law for All, a national organization that advocates for the inclusion of clear and enforceable crime victims’ rights in state constitutions, this week is presenting a new award to champions of crime victims’ rights across the United States. [Read more…] about New National Crime Victims’ Rights Awards Presented to Senator Scott, Governor DeSantis and First Lady DeSantis
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Senator Lauren Book to be Awarded Child Mind Institute’s Change Maker Award for Lauren’s Kids Advocacy and Education Efforts
Florida Senator Lauren Book has been announced the winner of the national Child Mind Institute’s Change Maker People’s Choice Award for her efforts to create awareness of child sexual abuse and educate people about the topic through her nonprofit foundation, Lauren’s Kids. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book to be Awarded Child Mind Institute’s Change Maker Award for Lauren’s Kids Advocacy and Education Efforts
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Award of National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) an opioid-crisis Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to combat the opioid epidemic in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Award of National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis
Florida Lottery reaches new milestone of $35 billion in contributions to education over 31 years
The Florida Lottery announced today its latest transfer to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) has brought its life-to-date education contributions to $35 billion over the past 31 years. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery reaches new milestone of $35 billion in contributions to education over 31 years
PSC Sets Hearing on FPL Tax Impact
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a hearing on the tax impacts to Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. [Read more…] about PSC Sets Hearing on FPL Tax Impact
FDLE seeks public’s help in finding Cleana Zephyr Mosley
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FDLE, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys, is seeking the public’s help in finding Cleana Zephyr Mosley. There is an active warrant for her arrest. [Read more…] about FDLE seeks public’s help in finding Cleana Zephyr Mosley
Commissioner Altmaier Applauds Passage of HB 7065
Absent Legislative Reform, Florida’s Unique AOB Crisis is Here to Stay
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following today’s passage of HB 7065 reforming one-way attorney’s fees related to assignment of benefits (AOB) agreements: [Read more…] about Commissioner Altmaier Applauds Passage of HB 7065
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Applauds the Florida Legislature for Passing Protections for Law Enforcement Staff and Animals
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement today regarding the final passage of both Senate Bill 96, which increases the penalty for intentionally and knowingly causing harm to law enforcement animals, and Senate Bill 248, which exempts home addresses for law enforcement members and their families. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Applauds the Florida Legislature for Passing Protections for Law Enforcement Staff and Animals
Attorney General Moody to Join DEA Announcement on Fighting the Opioid Epidemic
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Attorney General Ashley Moody will join the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Tampa District Office for a press conference Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Tampa. The DEA will announce a new program to combat the opioid epidemic in the Tampa Bay area. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody to Join DEA Announcement on Fighting the Opioid Epidemic
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Reappointment of Eugene Lamb, Jr. to the District Board of Trustees of Tallahassee Community College
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Eugene Lamb, Jr. to the District Board of Trustees of Tallahassee Community College. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Reappointment of Eugene Lamb, Jr. to the District Board of Trustees of Tallahassee Community College