Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Charlette Roman, Charlie Martinez and Cheryl Anne Meads to the Board of the South Florida Water Management District in Naples. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Key Appointments to the South Florida Water Management District in Naples
Government
Senate Education Leaders Announce 2019 Priorities
Senators Discuss Legislation to Improve Safety, Empower
Families, Elevate Neighborhood Public Schools
Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah Gardens), Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, and Senate President Pro Tempore David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs) today announced key components of legislation the Senate will consider during the 2019 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Senate Education Leaders Announce 2019 Priorities
Senate Democrats Condemn GOP Plan to Privatize Public Education
Led by Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday sharply criticized legislation announced today by Republican Senators dramatically expanding private school education vouchers by tapping public funds earmarked for traditional public schools. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Condemn GOP Plan to Privatize Public Education
Rep. Santiago Requests Funding for Florida Network of Care to Help Residents with Behavioral Health and Substance Use Issues
HB 2645 would authorize continuation of Trilogy Integrated Resources’ online
network of services, providing a one-stop hub of resources for Floridians in need
State Rep. David Santiago (R-Deltona) today announced that he has requested funding for Trilogy Integrated Resources’ Network of Care Behavioral Health site to provide comprehensive resources to Florida families who are struggling with mental health and substance use issues. [Read more…] about Rep. Santiago Requests Funding for Florida Network of Care to Help Residents with Behavioral Health and Substance Use Issues
Road Closure and Detour on S.R. 33 for Bridge Replacement in Lake County
Motorists and truckers who normally use the State Road (S.R.) 33 bridge though the Green Swamp region of Lake County will need to follow a detour route, possibly for five months, as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) builds a new bridge over a portion of the Green Swamp. [Read more…] about Road Closure and Detour on S.R. 33 for Bridge Replacement in Lake County
Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the Arrest of Port Richey Mayor
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Port Richey Mayor Dale Glen Massad on charges related to practicing medicine without a license. While Pasco County Sheriff’s Deputies were serving an arrest warrant at the mayor’s resident, two shots were fired at deputies:
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “I want to commend Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco and the deputies who risked their lives apprehending this dangerous suspect. No one is above the law. As Attorney General, my office will work with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute any crime within our jurisdiction regardless of the target’s political position or economic status.”
FDLE agents arrest Port Richey Mayor Dale Glen Massad
Following a four-month investigation, FDLE agents, assisted by Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, today arrested Dale Glen Massad, 68, of 8221 Hayward Lane, Port Richey, on charges of Practicing Medicine without a License. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Port Richey Mayor Dale Glen Massad
Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fake Fundraising Account Claiming to be Memorial Fund for Late FHP Master Sergeant
Attorney General Ashley Moody today directed her Consumer Protection Division to investigate a fake fundraising account that used the image of a fallen Florida Highway Patrol Master Sergeant to solicit donations. [Read more…] about Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fake Fundraising Account Claiming to be Memorial Fund for Late FHP Master Sergeant
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan for Prescription Drug Importation Program
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his commitment to create a prescription drug importation program for Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan for Prescription Drug Importation Program
CFO Jimmy Patronis and Katie Patronis Share Cancer Battle at Moffitt Day
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis and Katie Patronis today discussed their family’s battle with cancer at the Moffitt Day Press Conference at the Florida Capitol. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis and Katie Patronis Share Cancer Battle at Moffitt Day
