On Monday, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, State Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City), State Representative Brad Drake (R-DeFuniak Springs), and Florida Forest Service Director Jim Karels toured Hurricane Michael-damaged Jackson County and surrounding areas, and held a media availability to discuss hurricane damage and ongoing Department recovery efforts and needs. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. George Gainer, Rep. Brad Drake, State Forester Jim Karels Discuss Hurricane Damage & Recovery
Government
Attorney General Moody’s Statement on Selection of Secretary of State Judge Laurel Lee
Attorney General Ashley Moody today released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis’ selection of Judge Laurel Lee to serve as Florida’s next Secretary of State: [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody’s Statement on Selection of Secretary of State Judge Laurel Lee
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Laurel M. Lee as Florida Secretary of State
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Judge Laurel M. Lee as Florida Secretary of State. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Laurel M. Lee as Florida Secretary of State
Attorney General Moody Issues Tips to Protect Taxpayers for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to take action to prevent identity theft this tax season in recognition of Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Issues Tips to Protect Taxpayers for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Industry Alert: Securities Businesses Registration Renewal
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation reminds securities businesses registered under Chapter 517, Florida Statutes, that the deadline to timely renew has passed. However, the option is still available for securities dealers and investment adviser firms to renew their registration with a reinstatement fee through January 31, 2019. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Securities Businesses Registration Renewal
Detour Planned for Westbound U.S. 92 in Daytona Beach
The westbound lanes of U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard) will be closed continuously from North Charles Street to Marion Street from about 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, through 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Eastbound lanes will remain open. [Read more…] about Detour Planned for Westbound U.S. 92 in Daytona Beach
Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Chip LaMarca File Coastal Management Legislation
Senator Debbie Mayfield has filed Senate Bill (SB) 446, titled Coastal Management, to help keep Florida’s pristine beaches preserved by addressing erosion control and sand management. [Read more…] about Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Chip LaMarca File Coastal Management Legislation
Public Meeting on Proposed I-75 Interchange at NW 49th Street in Ocala
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting on a proposed new Interstate 75 (I-75) interchange at NW 49th Street as the result of an I-75 Interchange project development and environment study that identified a need to provide relief from the congestion existing at nearby interchanges. [Read more…] about Public Meeting on Proposed I-75 Interchange at NW 49th Street in Ocala
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Federal Reimbursement for Florida Panhandle
This is a Result of a One-On-One Meeting Governor DeSantis Had
with President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on Tuesday
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced additional reimbursement assistance for Hurricane Michael recovery expenses. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Federal Reimbursement for Florida Panhandle
CFO Patronis: President Trump and Governor DeSantis Stand with the Panhandle
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis joined Governor Ron DeSantis in Marianna today to announce that with President Donald J. Trump’s support, FEMA has increased the number of days that Category A and B funding can be reimbursed at 100 percent from five days to 45 days. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: President Trump and Governor DeSantis Stand with the Panhandle
