Senator Debbie Mayfield will be hosting this year’s Indian River County Legislative Delegation meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 between 9:00am and 12:00pm. [Read more…] about 2019 Indian River County Delegation Meeting
Government
Senator Linda Stewart files bill to ban fracking in Florida
Anticipates support from Governor-elect, who campaigned on environmental protections
State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed legislation to permanently ban fracking in Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files bill to ban fracking in Florida
Parkland Man Guilty in Nearly $2 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that Thomas Michael White has been found guilty of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, following a nine-day federal trial. [Read more…] about Parkland Man Guilty in Nearly $2 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
Trumbull to Chair Key Transportation Subcommittee
State Rep. Jay Trumbull has been named Chairman of the
Appropriations Subcommittee for Transportation and Tourism
House Speaker Jose Oliva has named State Representative Jay Trumbull Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee for Transportation and Tourism, the committee charged with oversight of all transportation and tourism development dollars for the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Trumbull to Chair Key Transportation Subcommittee
FDOT Public Hearing for the Proposed Jurisdictional Transfer of State Road (SR) 559 in Polk County
Proposed Jurisdictional Transfer of SR 559 between Recker Hwy and Fred Jones Blvd and
S. Lake Shipp Drive and Crosstown Drive from the Florida Department of Transportation
to the Polk County Road System Public Hearing scheduled December 19, 2018
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public hearing to obtain public input concerning the transfer of jurisdiction of existing SR 559 (Main Street/Ariana Boulevard/Polk City Road) from Recker Highway to C. Fred Jones Boulevard and S. Lake Shipp Drive and Crosstown Drive to the Polk County Road System. [Read more…] about FDOT Public Hearing for the Proposed Jurisdictional Transfer of State Road (SR) 559 in Polk County
Ramp Closures Delayed at I-4 and S.R. 472 in Deltona
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) advises motorists that this week’s planned ramp closures at State Road (S.R.) 472 and Interstate 4 (I-4) in Volusia County are postponed, including the one that was to occur overnight Sunday, Dec. 16, into early morning today. [Read more…] about Ramp Closures Delayed at I-4 and S.R. 472 in Deltona
State Board of Education Appoints Richard Corcoran to Serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Education
During the State Board of Education meeting, the State Board of Education today unanimously voted to appoint Richard Corcoran to serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Education. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Appoints Richard Corcoran to Serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Education
Gov. Scott and Florida Department of Health Announce Grant Funding for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Health today announced the 2018-2019 grant awards for 30 projects, totaling $4.8 million, to support research leading to the prevention and possible cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott and Florida Department of Health Announce Grant Funding for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Statement on Commissioner of Education Approval
In response to the approval of former Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran as Commissioner of Education by the State Board of Education, LWV of Florida President Patricia Brigham issued the following statement:
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Gov. Scott Reappoints Michael Millett to Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Michael Millett to the Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Reappoints Michael Millett to Tampa Bay Regional Transit Authority
