Attorney General Pam Bondi later today will welcome President Donald J. Trump to Florida. This afternoon, Air Force One will land in Tampa where Attorney General Bondi will greet President Trump and welcome the President to her hometown: [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on President Trump’s Visit to Florida
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FDLE agents arrest Brandon man for online sexual exploitation of children
FDLE agents have arrested Travis Kendall Lockamy, 30, of 633 Stillview Circle in Brandon, on four counts related to the online sexual exploitation of children. [Read more…] about FDLE agents arrest Brandon man for online sexual exploitation of children
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, July 30, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Karen “Kasey” Cuchens to West Florida Regional Planning Council
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Karen “Kasey” Cuchens to the West Florida Regional Planning Council.
Cuchens, 58, previously served on the City Council of Freeport. She is the Vice President of Choctawhatchee Bay Piling and Dock, Inc. Cuchens fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning July 30, 2018 and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Monday, July 30, 2018
Commissioner Adam Putnam Invites Purple Heart Recipients to Participate in Purple Heart Day Event, Tract Dedication
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam invites Purple Heart recipients and their families to participate in a special Operation Outdoor Freedom event on Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7, at Camp Prairie in Lake Wales, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To honor Purple Heart recipients, the Florida Forest Service is dedicating the 4,500-acre Prairie Tract, which includes Camp Prairie, as a Purple Heart Tract. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam Invites Purple Heart Recipients to Participate in Purple Heart Day Event, Tract Dedication
Gov. Scott: 2018 MLB Spring Training Generated More Than $680 Million for Florida
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Sports Foundation estimates that the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training in Florida generated an economic impact of $687.1 million. The study also showed that 7,152 jobs are created annually by Florida Spring Training, accounting for $253.5 million in wages. MLB spring training takes place annually and features 15 MLB teams in 12 Florida cities. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: 2018 MLB Spring Training Generated More Than $680 Million for Florida
Florida senators stand against the Trump-Pence Administration gag rule
Florida’s women senators warn of the impacts of the Trump-Pence Gag
Rule on access to birth control and preventive reproductive health care
New research shows that the Trump-Pence administration’s dangerous new gag rule could mean as many as ten thousand Floridians would lose access to essential reproductive health care like birth control, cancer screenings, and STD testing and treatment at their preferred health care provider. [Read more…] about Florida senators stand against the Trump-Pence Administration gag rule
DCF Partners with Ticket to Dream Foundation to Promote Statewide Back-to-School Supply Drive Benefiting Children in Foster Care
As the new school year approaches, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is teaming up with the Ticket to Dream Foundation to encourage community members and local businesses to collect school supplies for children in foster care. [Read more…] about DCF Partners with Ticket to Dream Foundation to Promote Statewide Back-to-School Supply Drive Benefiting Children in Foster Care
Senators seek federal investigation into troubled toll collection vendor
Two U.S. senators from states impacted by mismanaged electronic toll systems have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the troubled vendor responsible for the problems. [Read more…] about Senators seek federal investigation into troubled toll collection vendor
SunRail New Service Begins This Week
SunRail begins running service on its southern expansion (tomorrow) Monday, July 30 by adding 17 miles and four new stations; Meadow Woods in Orange County as well as Tupperware, Kissimmee and Poinciana in Osceola County. [Read more…] about SunRail New Service Begins This Week
FDLE arrests Wakulla County man for possession and transmission of child pornography
FDLE agents arrested Merrick Smith, 24, of 107 Blackfoot Road, Crawfordville for nine counts of possession and one count of transmission of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Wakulla County man for possession and transmission of child pornography
