Governor Ron DeSantis today filed a request with the 4th District Court of Appeal asking for expedited consideration that would send the case of the Governor’s removal of Scott Israel to the Florida Supreme Court for a final ruling. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Appeal by Scott Israel
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Nightly I-4 Ramp Closures at S.R. 472 Scheduled Next Week
Motorists traveling Interstate 4 (I-4) in Volusia County can expect nighttime ramp closures and detours next week at the State Road (S.R.) 472 interchange in Deltona. [Read more…] about Nightly I-4 Ramp Closures at S.R. 472 Scheduled Next Week
Florida’s Opioid Treatment Programs Continue to See Positive Outcomes
Programs through DCF and OSCA focus on alcohol and opioid recovery
According to an FDLE medical examiner’s report, there were 6,178 opioid related deaths in Florida in 2017— 453 more deaths than the previous year. Keeping effective drug treatment options and programs intact are necessary to address the state’s persistent opioid epidemic. [Read more…] about Florida’s Opioid Treatment Programs Continue to See Positive Outcomes
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature
Broward Circuit Judge Upholds Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel
Broward Circuit Court Judge David Haimes today upheld Governor Ron DeSantis’ authority to suspend former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for neglect of duty and incompetence. [Read more…] about Broward Circuit Judge Upholds Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel
Continuous Green Lights Replaced in Melbourne
Northbound U.S.1 at State Road 508 (NASA Boulevard) and Cherry Street
Area drivers may have noticed electronic message boards advising of a new traffic signal pattern at two intersections along northbound U.S. 1 in Melbourne. [Read more…] about Continuous Green Lights Replaced in Melbourne
Attorney General Moody Takes Action Against Custom Trailer Company Deceiving Customers
Attorney General Ashley Moody took action against a custom trailer company, its owner and two managers for deceiving customers. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Takes Action Against Custom Trailer Company Deceiving Customers
State Funding Cut Proposal Threatens Behavior Analysis Services for Thousands of Children with Autism in Florida
Florida Association for Behavior Analysis calls on lawmakers to reverse these cuts
Recent funding cuts announced by the state will have a devastating effect on the availability of quality behavior analysis services in Florida, dramatically impacting the thousands of families across the state who desperately need these important services. [Read more…] about State Funding Cut Proposal Threatens Behavior Analysis Services for Thousands of Children with Autism in Florida
Statement from the Florida Association of Cosmetologists and Technical Schools on HB 27
Statement by Michael L. Halmon of the Florida Association of Cosmetologists and Technical Schools on Commerce Committee Passage of HB 27: [Read more…] about Statement from the Florida Association of Cosmetologists and Technical Schools on HB 27
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Jay Madara to the Central Florida Expressway Authority
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Jay Madara to the Central Florida Expressway Authority. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Jay Madara to the Central Florida Expressway Authority