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Mechanical problems have forced Governor Ron DeSantis to divert to St. Petersburg. The Governor is accompanied by Attorney General Ashley Moody, his Chief of Staff Shane Strum and three members of his executive staff. This will result in an approximate 90 minute delay in Governor DeSantis’ arrival to Broward County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Arrival to Broward County Delayed
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Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95 and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities. [Read more…] about Palm Beach County Traffic Report January 11 through January 18, 2019
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a full pardon of the members of the Groveland Four: Ernest Thomas, Samuel Shepherd, Walter Irvin and Charles Greenlee. The pardon was unanimously approved by the Executive Clemency Board. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Pardons Groveland Four with Unanimous Executive Clemency Board Approval
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Today, the Florida Cabinet, acting in their capacity as the state’s Clemency Board, issued pardons to Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepherd, and Earnest Thomas, collectively known as the Groveland Four. Senate Democratic Leader Designate Gary Farmer and Representative Bobby DuBose issue the following statements: [Read more…] about Statements from Senate Democratic Leader Designate Gary Farmer & Representative Bobby DuBose on Today’s Pardon of the Groveland Four
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The Florida (FDOT) is Department of Transportation starting a new Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) project designed to alert motorists of an alternate route available for motorists on SR 37 (Florida Avenue) when a train is crossing their path in downtown Lakeland. [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory: Construction Begins on New Intelligent Rail Bypass System in Lakeland
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-13, formally suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Mary Beth Jackson, effective immediately. Governor DeSantis has announced that Marcus Chambers, currently the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, will serve as her replacement. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order Suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools
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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement: [Read more…] about Mast Statement On South Florida Water Management District
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During the year’s first meeting of the Florida Cabinet and Executive Clemency Board, the case of the Groveland Four was brought up for discussion, after which Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered a motion to grant a full pardon for all four men.
[Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Groveland Four Pardon
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Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Friday applauded the decision by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet to pardon the Groveland Four, and issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Applauds Groveland Four Pardon
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Three months from the day Hurricane Michael devastated vast areas of Northwest Florida, REBUILD 850 co-chairs Allan Bense, Will Weatherford, and Gwen Graham today emphasized the importance for all Floridians to continue efforts to assist recovery in the hard-hit area. They announced the addition of former Florida Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon as director of damage assessment, highlighting the urgency of the mission, for the all-volunteer initiative.
[Read more…] about Diverse Leaders, Groups Call for Continued Focus, Support for Areas, People Impacted by Hurricane Michael
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