Connecticut authorities arrested a Florida man on charges related to bank fraud and identity theft throughout multiple counties in Florida. [Read more…] about Man Arrested in Connecticut for Florida Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
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What They’re Saying: Florida’s First Cannabis Director
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried yesterday announced her appointment of Holly Bell as Florida’s first ever Cannabis Director. [Read more…] about What They’re Saying: Florida’s First Cannabis Director
Department of Education Congratulates Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Contest Winners
Video contest winners earn cash prize for school libraries
The Florida Department of Education today announced the winners of the Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Spreading Literacy One Week at a Time video contest. [Read more…] about Department of Education Congratulates Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Contest Winners
Statement from Senator Janet Cruz on Governor Ron DeSantis’ Teacher Pay Bonus Program Proposal
In response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement today on a range of teacher pay proposals, Senator Janet Cruz issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Janet Cruz on Governor Ron DeSantis’ Teacher Pay Bonus Program Proposal
Statement from Senator José Javier Rodríguez on Potential Oil Drilling in the Everglades
In response to an appeals court’s ruling to allow oil drilling in the Everglades, overturning a decision by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to deny a company a permit for the practice, Senator José Javier Rodríguez issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement from Senator José Javier Rodríguez on Potential Oil Drilling in the Everglades
Governor Ron DeSantis Attends the Florida State Fair
Governor Ron DeSantis today attended the Florida State Fair and participated in several events throughout the day to highlight Florida’s iconic agriculture and citrus industries. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Attends the Florida State Fair
CFO Jimmy Patronis to President Trump on Medical Marijuana Banking
With the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voting to advance William Barr’s nomination for U.S. Attorney General today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump on the urgent need for greater clarity regarding federal regulatory guidelines around the banking of state-authorized medical marijuana businesses. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to President Trump on Medical Marijuana Banking
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Economy Made Stronger by Agriculture
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis visited Tampa today for the grand opening of the Florida State Fair and highlighted the impact agriculture has on Florida and thanked first responders for their dedication to keeping our state safe. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Economy Made Stronger by Agriculture
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Reform to Best and Brightest Teachers Program
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced bold steps to reform the Best and Brightest Teachers program with a renewed investment to recruit and retain the best, most dedicated educators for Florida schools. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Reform to Best and Brightest Teachers Program
FDLE arrests two men for grand theft and organized scheme to defraud
FDLE agents arrested Glenn Terrell Holland, 48, of Hosford and Gregory Newsome, 59, of Altha each for grand theft and engaging in a venture to defraud a local trucking company. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests two men for grand theft and organized scheme to defraud
