Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam today testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. to voice concerns about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s potential negative economic impact on Florida’s produce industry. Excerpts from Commissioner Putnam’s remarks are below: [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Testifies Before U.S. International Trade Commission on Impacts of Trade Agreements on Florida Agriculture
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OFR Donates Food & Supplies to Hurricane Micheal Relief Efforts
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced the donation of more than 385 lbs., of non-perishable food and other items to support ongoing Hurricane Michael relief efforts. [Read more…] about OFR Donates Food & Supplies to Hurricane Micheal Relief Efforts
Consumer Alert: Promissory Notes
In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation is raising investor awareness of the risks associated with investments in promissory notes. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: Promissory Notes
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Alyssa Beck and Kevin Higgins II to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Wekiva Parkway Section 8 to Begin Gopher Tortoise Relocation
Preliminary work ahead of construction is underway near the future Wekiva Parkway interchange that will connect State Road (S.R.) 429 to Interstate 4 (I‐4) and S.R. 417 – finishing Central Florida’s beltway. Gopher tortoises relocation prior to construction is one of those activities. [Read more…] about Wekiva Parkway Section 8 to Begin Gopher Tortoise Relocation
FDLE arrests Naples man on child pornography charges
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Javier Arredondo, 24, of 3281 20thAvenue, Naples, FL, for three counts of possession of child pornography, a third degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Naples man on child pornography charges
Senate Approves Coast Guard Funding Increase
Sen. Nelson applauds vote to give service more resources
The United States Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation to increase funding for the Coast Guard by a 94 to 6 vote today. [Read more…] about Senate Approves Coast Guard Funding Increase
President-Designate Galvano Selects Senator David Simmons as President Pro Tempore
Florida Senate President-Designate Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced his selection of Senator David Simmons (R-Longwood) as Senate President Pro Tempore for the 2018-2020 Legislative Term. [Read more…] about President-Designate Galvano Selects Senator David Simmons as President Pro Tempore
Commissioner Putnam to Testify Before U.S. International Trade Commission on Impacts of Trade Agreements on Florida Agriculture
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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam will testify before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., tomorrow, Nov. 15, to voice concerns about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s potential negative economic impact on Florida’s produce industry, which has suffered from Mexico’s unfair trade practices for years. [Read more…] about Commissioner Putnam to Testify Before U.S. International Trade Commission on Impacts of Trade Agreements on Florida Agriculture
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Grants
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4 million in expected federal funding for the Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The deadline to submit an application to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is Jan. 11, 2019. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Grants
