Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointments of former State Senator Lisa Carlton (R-Sarasota) and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos to the Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council. [Read more…] about President Galvano Announces the Appointments of former Senator Lisa Carlton and Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos to the Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council
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Everglades Activists Plan Two-Day Loop Road Prayer Walk December 7 and 8
Betty Osceola and Rev. Houston R. Cypress are two well-known Everglades educators / conservationists. They are now leading the charge to protect the Big Cypress National Preserve and the rights of the indigenous and non-indigenous families who live among it, organizing a prayer walk along the historic Loop Road (50940 Loop Road, Ochopee, FL 34141), which sits just off the Tamiami Trail, closer to the west side of the trans-Everglades part US Highway 41. [Read more…] about Everglades Activists Plan Two-Day Loop Road Prayer Walk December 7 and 8
Criminal justice leaders graduate from Chief Executive Seminar
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 20 chief executives from the Chief Executive Seminar on November 21, 2019, at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. [Read more…] about Criminal justice leaders graduate from Chief Executive Seminar
Immigration Impact on the U.S. Labor Market
Dr. Harry Holzer, noted Georgetown University economist and former Chief Economist at the U.S. Labor Department, will the join the Economic Club of Florida this Friday, November 22 at noon to talk about the effects of immigration on the U.S. labor market. [Read more…] about Immigration Impact on the U.S. Labor Market
The Top 50 Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida
The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC) has been given the honorable mission to inspire the enhancement of the Hispanic community since 2000. [Read more…] about The Top 50 Hispanic Business Leaders in Florida
Equality Florida, Senator José Javier Rodríguez, and Representative Michael Grieco, Urge Lawmakers to Protect LGBTQ Children from Conversion Therapy
Equality Florida today joined Senator José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami) and Representative Michael Grieco (D-North Bay Village), mental health professionals, and advocates in the Florida Capitol to call on the Legislature to pass protections against conversion therapy for minors. [Read more…] about Equality Florida, Senator José Javier Rodríguez, and Representative Michael Grieco, Urge Lawmakers to Protect LGBTQ Children from Conversion Therapy
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Benjamin Butler to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Benjamin Butler to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Benjamin Butler to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
FAMU Faculty Member Recognized For Promoting Women in Business
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Gina Kinchlow, MBA, a long-time marketing instructor in the Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) and a business consultant, was recently recognized for her efforts to promote women in business. [Read more…] about FAMU Faculty Member Recognized For Promoting Women in Business
Statewide campaign launched to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion
Progress Florida Education Institute has launched a social media campaign in both English and Spanish to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion using medication. [Read more…] about Statewide campaign launched to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion
Betton Place Memorial Service Set for Saturday in Memory of Victims of Hot Yoga Tragedy
Merchants, employees, customers, and friends of Betton Place will hold a memorial service at 11 a.m. this Saturday, November 2, in observance of the one-year anniversary of the fatal shootings at Hot Yoga Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Betton Place Memorial Service Set for Saturday in Memory of Victims of Hot Yoga Tragedy
