Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped in November from 3.4 to 3.3 percent, the lowest level in 12 years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
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Remains identified as Lynda Meier
Law enforcement seeking the public’s help to solve this homicide
The Hallandale Beach Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the remains found last week in Miami Gardens are those of Lynda Meier. The 40-year-old went missing on June 4, 2010, when she failed to pick up her mother for a doctor’s appointment. Investigators say her death was a homicide. [Read more…] about Remains identified as Lynda Meier
Attorney General Bondi Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
Attorney General Pam Bondi is co-leading a bipartisan group of 38 state attorneys general supporting criminal justice reform in the federal prison system. Today, the coalition sent a letter, co-authored by Attorney General Bondi, to Congress asking legislative leaders to fully consider criminal justice reforms like those contained in the First Step Act. [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Supporting Criminal Justice Reform
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Extension for Rebuild Florida Registration
Helping More Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the extension of the registration deadline for Rebuild Florida to Friday, March 29, 2019. Rebuild Florida is a long-term recovery effort to repair and rebuild the homes of Florida families that were significantly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Extension for Rebuild Florida Registration
Mast’s Legislation Devoting More Federal Resources To Combat Toxic Algae Passes Congress
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today secured the passage of bipartisan legislation devoting more federal resources to combat toxic algae. [Read more…] about Mast’s Legislation Devoting More Federal Resources To Combat Toxic Algae Passes Congress
Kimball Electronics Tampa Recognized with PSC’s Triple E Award for Superior Energy Efficiency
One of Kimball Electronics’ guiding principles states, “The environment as our home.” Living up to this belief, its Tampa manufacturing facility has reduced its carbon footprint to save more than 42,000 kWh annually. These Energy Efficiency Efforts have earned Kimball Electronics Tampa the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) December 2018 Triple E Award. [Read more…] about Kimball Electronics Tampa Recognized with PSC’s Triple E Award for Superior Energy Efficiency
FDLE agents arrest Wildwood man for child pornography
FDLE agents today arrested Christopher B. Singh, 32, of 775 Huey Street, Wildwood, on 20 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promoting sexual performance of a child. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Wildwood man for child pornography
Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate has reached a 15-year high according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education. For the 2017-18 school year, Florida’s statewide graduation rate rose to 86.1 percent, an increase of 3.8 percentage points over last year and 17.1 since the school year before Governor Scott took office. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Nine Arrested for Illegally Baiting and Abusing Florida Black Bears
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office of Statewide Prosecution and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission today announced the arrests of nine individuals after a year-long investigation into the illegal baiting, taking and molestation of Florida black bears by the use of dogs for commercial purposes. [Read more…] about Nine Arrested for Illegally Baiting and Abusing Florida Black Bears
Mast, More Than 60 Bipartisan Members Lobby Administration To Prioritize Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) wrote a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney urging the Trump Administration to fully fund all programs related to addressing harmful algal blooms in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2020 budget. [Read more…] about Mast, More Than 60 Bipartisan Members Lobby Administration To Prioritize Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention
