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Crime News

Ashley Moody Recognizes K9s For Warriors’ Efforts to Provide Law Enforcement With Service Dogs

Last week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized the K9s For Warriors program for its efforts in providing Florida law enforcement agencies with trained...

Florida DailyOctober 11, 2021

Crime News

Jimmy Patronis Calls on Floridians to Learn How to Spot Scams During National Crime Prevention Month

In recognition of October as National Crime Prevention Month, last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis reminded Floridians about important ways to...

Florida DailyOctober 10, 2021

Florida News

Florida Delegation Urges Joe Biden Protect Florida Farmers From Unfair Trade Practices

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., led members of the Florida congressional delegation in a letter to President Joe Biden urging the administration...

Florida DailyOctober 10, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida TaxWatch Examines Consumer Data Privacy’s Impact on the Sunshine State

This week, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released “Who Knows What? An Independent Analysis of the Potential Effects of Consumer Data Privacy Legislation in Florida.” Building...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Nikki Fried Backs Bill From Boca Raton Democrats to Create Climate Change Mitigation Strategy

This week, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried showcased a new energy efficiency bill that is sponsored by state Sen. Tina Polsky, D-Boca Raton, and...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2021

Crime News

Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About Increasing Number of Robocalls

This week, state Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert highlighting the increase in the number of robocalls flooding Floridians’ phones. According to...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

News from Around Florida

Volusia County Woman Accidentally Receives $3.4 Million from COVID Economic Revitalization Grant Amy Williams of Holly Hill claims she received a $3.4 million economic...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Calls on Biden to Staff Up at Moscow Embassy and Get Ready to Expel Russian Diplomats

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., joined U.S. Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., Jim Risch, R-Idaho, and Bob Menendez, D-NJ, in sending a letter to President...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2021

Florida News

Florida’s Senators Back Proposal to Name Federal Courthouse in Tallahassee After Joseph Hatchett

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., joined U.S. Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., Jim Risch, R-Idaho, and Bob Menendez, D-NJ, in sending a letter to President...

Florida DailyOctober 7, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Nikki Fried Wants FWS to Reclassify West Indian Manatee as Endangered Species

This week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried formally requested the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) work expeditiously to reclassify the West Indian manatee...

Florida DailyOctober 7, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week Showcased in Florida

The Florida chapter of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) announced this week that, in recognition of the national Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, their organization...

Florida DailyOctober 7, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis: More than $28 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned to Floridians in September

This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced more than $28 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month...

Florida DailyOctober 7, 2021

Crime News

Ashley Moody Kicks Off Virtual Human Trafficking Summit

On Tuesday, state Attorney General Ashley Moody kicked off the virtual 2021 Human Trafficking Summit with a welcome address. The 2021 Human Trafficking Summit...

Florida DailyOctober 6, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis Offers Safety Tips During Fire Prevention Week

This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis highlighted Fire Prevention Week, which is observed throughout the week of...

Florida DailyOctober 6, 2021

Crime News

Ashley Moody Showcases Efforts Against Domestic Violence

On Monday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by highlighting resources and actions taken to help survivors...

Florida DailyOctober 5, 2021

Florida News

Marco Rubio Calls on HHS to Come Up With a Plan to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., joined more than a dozen senators from both sides of the aisle, led by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito,...

Florida DailyOctober 5, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Casey DeSantis Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer. “I am saddened to report that...

Florida DailyOctober 5, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott: Why Are Microsoft, LinkedIn Helping Chinese Regime Target Journalists?

Last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., wrote a letter to Microsoft Corporation CEO Satya Nadella and LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky demanding answers after...

Florida DailyOctober 5, 2021

Theme Parks and Resorts

Jimmy Patronis Honors the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

Last week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a proclamation and video celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. Opened in...

Florida DailyOctober 4, 2021

Florida News

Marco Rubio, Mitt Romney: Democrats Included Tax Penalties on Married Couples

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., joined a letter from Republican colleagues, led by U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, in sending a letter...

Florida DailyOctober 4, 2021

Education News

Florida Legislators Want School Districts to Add Cameras to Busses to Help Student Safety

Last week, Florida Rep. Thad Altman, R-Indian Harbour Beach, and Florida Rep. Emily Slosberg, D–Boca Raton, filed a bill that authorizes school districts to...

Florida DailyOctober 4, 2021

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Florida News

FEMA Sending Almost $7.9 Million to Florida for Hurricane Michael Recovery Expenses

The Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA announced on Thursday that it has approved grants totaling $7,890,555 to reimburse Hurricane Michael recovery expenses in Florida. Hurricane Michael hit the Sunshine...

Florida DailyOctober 3, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Democrats in Florida Legislature Want to Give State Employees Family Leave After Stillbirths

Last week, state Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, D-Plantation, and state Rep. Marie Paule Woodson, D-Hollywood, filed legislation to ensure all state employees who...

Florida DailyOctober 3, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ashley Moody Launches Portal to Help Local Governments With Opioid Settlement Funds

This week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced she is launching a new, interactive online portal for city and county governments seeking inclusion in...

Florida DailyOctober 1, 2021

Theme Parks and Resorts

News From Around Florida

Nassau County Sheriff Office Deputy’s Organs Donated to Five People, Including Baby The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced that fallen Deputy Joshua Moyers donated organs to...

Florida DailyOctober 1, 2021

Florida News

Jimmy Patronis: Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Will Hit Florida With a Hurricane Tax

This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis addressed the Enterprise Florida, Inc.’s (EFI) September board meeting where he praised Gov. Ron DeSantis...

Florida DailySeptember 30, 2021

Crime News

Ron DeSantis, Ashley Moody Sue Biden Administration Over Immigration Policies

Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against the Biden administration for ignoring federal immigration law. “According to federal law, arriving immigrants, including...

Florida DailySeptember 30, 2021

Florida News

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Speaking About Florida and Space in Tallahassee on Friday

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nelson, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate, will appear in person to address “Florida...

Florida DailySeptember 30, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio, Chris Smith Tell Biden Don’t Abandon Human Rights for a Climate Deal With China

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-NJ, the lead Republicans on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), sent...

Florida DailySeptember 30, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis, BBB Warn of Text Message Scams

This week, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlighted a recent article by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) that is advising consumers to...

Florida DailySeptember 29, 2021

Florida News

John Hundley Named to the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame

This week, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced John Hundley as the 2022 Florida Agricultural Hall...

Florida DailySeptember 29, 2021

Education News

Charlie Crist Announces Federal Funds for High School Program in Largo

Over the past weekend, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., announced a $424,821 grant to Life-Skills, Empowerment, And Development Services (LEADS), a Pinellas County nonprofit...

Florida DailySeptember 29, 2021