Last week, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis raised concerns about the selling and sharing of your genetic information by DNA-testing companies. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Learn How You Can Protect Your DNA Data
Government
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Five Appointments to the District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Dr. Anay Abraham, Michael Bileca, Benjamin Leon III, Carlos Migoya and Marcell Felipe to the District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Five Appointments to the District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College
Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints Nik Harris as LGBTQ Consumer Advocate
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced her appointment of Nik Harris as the Department’s first LGBTQ Consumer Advocate. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints Nik Harris as LGBTQ Consumer Advocate
POWERBALL® Jackpot Rolls to $625 Million, 4th Largest in History
$380.6 Million Cash Option!
The jackpot for Saturday’s POWERBALL® drawing is an estimated $625 million, the 4th largest in history. [Read more…] about POWERBALL® Jackpot Rolls to $625 Million, 4th Largest in History
Senate Budget Elevates Hurricane Michael Recovery to $1.8 Billion Total State Investment
Senate Budget includes comprehensive long-term recovery funding that brings
the total state investment in Hurricane Michael Recovery to $1.8 Billion
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations today released components of the proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, which bring the total state investment in Hurricane Michael Recovery to $1.8 billion. [Read more…] about Senate Budget Elevates Hurricane Michael Recovery to $1.8 Billion Total State Investment
Attorney General Moody Swears In 2019 Florida Commission on the Status of Women Officers
Attorney General Ashley Moody today swore in the 2019 officers of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Swears In 2019 Florida Commission on the Status of Women Officers
Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day
Hundreds of Floridians concerned about quality care, funding and quality transportation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those who are transportation disadvantaged gathered at the state Capitol today for the 2019 Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day. [Read more…] about Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $750,000 in Awards to North Florida Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced nearly $750,000 in awards to several North Florida communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund and Regional Rural Development Grant programs, to improve public infrastructure. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $750,000 in Awards to North Florida Communities
Sen. Brandes and Rep. Pigman File Legislation to Remove Barriers by Modernizing Delivery of Health Care
SB 972 & HB 821 allow APRNs to practice to the full extent of their education and training
Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) and Representative Cary Pigman (R-Sebring), at a press conference today, emphasized the important role Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) play within Florida’s health care system by increasing access to health care, lowering health care costs and maintaining patient quality of care. [Read more…] about Sen. Brandes and Rep. Pigman File Legislation to Remove Barriers by Modernizing Delivery of Health Care
FDLE arrests clerk of court for fraud
FDLE agents arrested Kyle Hudson, 38, for organized scheme to defraud, official misconduct and money laundering. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests clerk of court for fraud
