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Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. [Read more…] about FDOT Palm Beach County Weekly Traffic Impact Report
This week, State Representative Jay Trumbull marked the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall with a moving speech on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Jay Trumbull Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
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
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 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
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
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, 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
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
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
