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The Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) Board of Directors today unanimously voted to approve Laura DiBella as the new President and CEO of Enterprise Florida. [Read more…] about Enterprise Florida Board of Directors Confirms Laura DiBella as President and CEO
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today commends Governor Ron DeSantis for proposing historic investments to support economic growth and prosperity for Floridians, businesses, and rural communities in his Fiscal Year 2023-24 Framework for Freedom Budget. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Commends Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Economic Growth and Prosperity for Floridians, Businesses, and Rural Communities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Immediately following the Speaker’s press conference, announcing the expansion of permit-less carry, Florida House Democrats provided the following responses. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Respond to Permitless Carry Proposal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court accepted a request by abortion providers today to hear arguments in their case against House Bill 5 (HB 5), a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The move comes after several court rulings closed off meaningful legal avenues to block the law. While providers’ request for the court to hear arguments in the case was granted, the justices declined to immediately block HB 5 while the lawsuit proceeds, leaving the ban in place for now. The court will schedule oral arguments in a separate order.
[Read more…] about Florida Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to 15-Week Abortion Ban, Which Remains in Effect
Washington – Supreme Court Justices have asked the federal government’s chief appellate lawyer, the Solicitor General of the United States, to weigh in on the Florida and Texas social media laws that some lower courts found to violate constitutional free speech protections. The request follows a closed conference Friday where Justices considered which cases to review.
[Read more…] about Supreme Court Asks For Views Of Biden Justice Department In Florida, Texas Social Media Laws
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that $67 million is now available to communities impacted by Hurricane Sally [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $67 Million in Funding Available Through the Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Infrastructure Repair Program
After six months of planning, preparing, and producing, Sachs Media is proud to share in last week’s launch of a new PSA campaign for the Florida League of Cities (FLC). [Read more…] about Sachs Media Helps Florida League of Cities Unveil New PSA Series
Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day and FDLE is highlighting Florida’s seven active AMBER Alert cases. [Read more…] about Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Kelly Skidmore (D-Boca Raton) announce they have re-filed legislation to increase penalties for specific human trafficking violations. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Kelly Skidmore Re-File Legislation Cracking Down on Human Trafficking Predators
