Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced her appointment of Holly Bell as the Director of Cannabis. Bell’s selection comes after a national search and interviews with multiple finalists for the position. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints Holly Bell as Director of Cannabis
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Commissioner Nikki Fried to Make Major Cannabis Announcement
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On Wednesday, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried will make a major announcement related to cannabis in Florida. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Make Major Cannabis Announcement
Remarks by Commissioner Nikki Fried at 2019 Florida Associated Press Day
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried delivered remarks at today’s 2019 Florida Associated Press Day, an annual gathering of Florida news reporters and editors, in which she laid out her vision and agenda for Florida’s farmers, consumers, and families. [Read more…] about Remarks by Commissioner Nikki Fried at 2019 Florida Associated Press Day
Commissioner Nikki Fried: Light the Capitol Orange to Honor Parkland Victims
At today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried proposed that the lights illuminating the Florida State Capitol building glow orange during the week of February 10th to honor the memory of the 17 students and staff lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre almost one year ago. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Light the Capitol Orange to Honor Parkland Victims
Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. George Gainer, Rep. Brad Drake, State Forester Jim Karels Discuss Hurricane Damage & Recovery
On Monday, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, State Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City), State Representative Brad Drake (R-DeFuniak Springs), and Florida Forest Service Director Jim Karels toured Hurricane Michael-damaged Jackson County and surrounding areas, and held a media availability to discuss hurricane damage and ongoing Department recovery efforts and needs. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. George Gainer, Rep. Brad Drake, State Forester Jim Karels Discuss Hurricane Damage & Recovery
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Appointment of FDVA Director Danny Burgess
Following today’s vote of the Florida Cabinet to confirm former State Representative Danny Burgess as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offered the following statement:
“Rep. Burgess is an excellent choice to work on behalf of our state’s veterans, and I was pleased to vote in favor of his appointment. I’m glad that the public had the opportunity to participate in this important decision coming before Florida’s Cabinet.”
Commissioner Fried Announces Policies Protecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Today, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried announced important personnel policy revisions for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Announces Policies Protecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on State’s Lack of Action on Smokeable Medical Marijuana
Following news on the lack of resolution to the ongoing smokeable medical marijuana lawsuit and the Governor’s call on legislative leadership to take action to remedy the situation, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried offers the following:
Statement on Continued Processing of Concealed Weapons Licenses
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and its Division of Licensing are responsible for the processing of applications for and issuance of concealed weapons licenses.
This past weekend, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) was delayed in transmitting criminal history data to the Division of Licensing during the implementation of FDLE’s new criminal history system.
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Mary Barzee Flores Joins Fried Administration as Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Affairs
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are proud to announce the administration’s continued growth with the appointment of Mary Barzee Flores. [Read more…] about Mary Barzee Flores Joins Fried Administration as Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Affairs
