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On Wednesday April 10th at 11:30 am the League of Women Voters of Florida and partner organizations will hold a press conference speaking against bills currently making their way through the Legislature that threaten democracy in Florida. [Read more…] about LWV Florida and partner groups to speak out against legislative attacks on democracy
As part of a project to install new interchange lighting, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be closing the eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) off ramp to U.S. 17/92 (Exit 104) on Thursday, April 11, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. [Read more…] about Eastbound I-4 Off Ramp to U.S. 17/92 Closed Thursday Night
Governor Ron DeSantis today formally announced the details of his business development mission to Israel, which includes stops in Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Formally Announces Business Development Mission to Israel
On March 7, FDLE agents of the Pensacola Region arrested Dieter Claus Bucher, 76, of 990 Lukes Way, Fort Walton Beach, for four counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about Former foster parent arrested by FDLE charged with 18 additional counts of child pornography
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced the selection of recording artist Bertie Higgins, painter George Inness, Jr. and sculptor Ann Norton as the 2019 inductees into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Announces 2019 Inductees into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee about the importance of funding the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, which consists of projects designed to restore the Everglades and combat harmful algal blooms (such as the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir). [Read more…] about Mast Testifies Before Congress To Secure Funding To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms, Restore Everglades
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Collier County is receiving $40.9 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $40.9 Million Award to Collier County for Hurricane Irma Recovery
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Tuesday called for clarification on legislation that would leave the Jewish community vulnerable to hate crimes in Florida: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Seeks Clarification on SB 1272
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert about an increasingly common vacation rental scam that involves the use of fake online ads posted to deceive consumers. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Warns Consumers of Vacation Rental Scam
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today that the Pinecrest Golf Club, located in the city of Avon Park in Highlands County, has been chosen as the featured course on the Florida Historic Golf Trail for the month of April. [Read more…] about Pinecrest Golf Club Featured as Florida Historic Golf Trail Course of the Month
