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Crime News

Marco Rubio Wants a National Criminal Justice Commission

This week, Rubio announced his support for U.S. Sen. Gary Peters’, D-Mich., “National Criminal Justice Commission Act" which would “task a National Criminal Justice...

Kevin DerbyOctober 18, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Alcee Hastings Calls on USDA to Ensure Belle Glade Centers are Safe and Sanitary

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., wrote U.S. Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue expressing deep concern with the ongoing housing conditions present in the...

Florida DailyOctober 17, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Charlie Crist’s Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act Headed to the House Floor

U.S. Representative Charlie Crist, D-Fla., scored a win this week as his “Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act” cleared a key committee and is now...

Kevin DerbyOctober 17, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Ports Taking Steps to Prepare for Rising Seas, Natural Disasters

The council released the report, which includes recommendations for the ports on environmental changes and highlights their role in helping Florida recover from natural...

Kevin DerbyOctober 16, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Wilton Simpson Ready to Take Over as the Next Florida Senate President

This week, state Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, was designated as the next president of the Florida Senate.

Florida DailyOctober 16, 2019

Education News

Casey DeSantis, FDEM Tap First Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator

On Wednesday, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has brought on Darcy Abbott to be the state’s...

Kevin DerbyOctober 16, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Bill Raising Age for Mandatory Booster Seats Gains Momentum in Tallahassee

State Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, was able to get his proposal through the Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee without opposition this week....

Florida DailyOctober 16, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ross Spano: FEMA Sending More than $3 Million to Help Lakeland Clean Up After Hurricane Irma

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending $3.16 million to Lakeland to cover the costs of debris removal from Hurricane Irma, a Florida...

Kevin DerbyOctober 16, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Donates Third-Quarter Senate Salary to Navy SEAL Foundation

This week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said he will donate his third-quarter salary to the Navy SEAL Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing...

Florida DailyOctober 16, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Jimmy Patronis Named to FEMA National Advisory Council

On Tuesday, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor named Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis to his agency’s National Advisory Council (NAC) which...

Kevin DerbyOctober 16, 2019

Education News

Smaller Districts in Florida Want to Arm Teachers But Larger Ones Stand in Opposition

This month, the expansion of the Guardian Program took effect in schools across Florida schools. The program allows trained teachers to be armed and...

Ed DeanOctober 15, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

John Rutherford Wants Answers From VA on Plans for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries

A Republican congressman from Florida has teamed up with a Democrat from California to ask the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about their...

Kevin DerbyOctober 15, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Officials Cheer Coast Guard Extending Contract With Eastern Shipbuilding Group

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Coast Guard extended the contract for Panama City-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG)...

Kevin DerbyOctober 15, 2019

Education News

Florida Polytechnic University Gets Grant from National Science Foundation to Study Autonomous Vehicles

Florida Polytechnic University will continue its work on autonomous vehicle technology with a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Surgeon General Reshapes Leadership Team

Last week, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees announced three appointments to the Department of Health’s executive leadership team. Courtney Coppola has been promoted...

Florida DailyOctober 13, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Volunteer Florida Foundation Awards $8 Million for Hurricane Michael and Irma Recovery Efforts

On Thursday, the one year anniversary of Hurricane Michael hitting the Panhandle, the Volunteer Florida Foundation announced that $8 million in Florida Disaster Fund...

Florida DailyOctober 11, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Janet Cruz: Floridians With Private Wells Needs to Know About PFAS Threats to Their Water Supply

Noting the high levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contamination around military bases across the Sunshine State, including MacDill Air Force Base in...

Kevin DerbyOctober 11, 2019

Education News

Florida Lottery Extends Partnership With Scientific Games Through 2027

The Florida Lottery chose Scientific Games Corporation as its primary instant games provider through 2027, continuing their work on scratch off tickets which has...

Florida DailyOctober 11, 2019

Crime News

Marco Rubio Wants Update on Marianna Federal Correctional Institution Repairs

On Thursday, a year after Hurricane Michael damaged the facility, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., wrote the Bureau of Prisons for information the status...

Florida DailyOctober 11, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida TaxWatch Report Examines PACE Program Helping Seniors With Long-Term Care

On Thursday, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) brought out a report on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The report “finds that participants...

Florida DailyOctober 11, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Officials Mark One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Michael

Florida officials marked the one year anniversary of Hurricane Michael which devastated the Panhandle and the Big Bend. Gov. Ron DeSantis was in the...

Kevin DerbyOctober 10, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Mario Diaz-Balart: America Must Continue to be ‘Strong Ally’ of Taiwan Against Communist China

With Thursday marking the 108th National Day of Taiwan, a congressman from the Sunshine State called on the U.S. to remain a “strong ally”...

Kevin DerbyOctober 10, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis: Florida Will Use Volkswagen Settlement Funds on School Buses, Public Transportation

On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis showcased efforts in Florida to make public transportation more environmentally friendly. Florida received more than $166 million to improve...

Florida DailyOctober 9, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Wants Legislature to Reduce Occupational Licensing Process in Florida

On Tuesday, at an event in Miami, Gov. Ron DeSantis offered several proposals to reform the occupational licensing process in the Sunshine State, insisting...

Florida DailyOctober 9, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Senators Back Trump’s Action Against Chinese Tech Companies

This week, Florida’s two Republicans in the U.S. Senate–Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–continued to back the Trump administration’s actions against tech companies closely tied...

Kevin DerbyOctober 8, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Casey DeSantis Brings the Fight Against Opioid Abuse to Jacksonville

On Monday, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was on the First Coast to continue her fight against opioid abuse and work on Neonatal Abstinence...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

News From Around Florida

State Rep Wants to Expand Open Carry Most open carry proposal in Florida would have only applied to citizens with a concealed weapons permit....

Ed DeanOctober 8, 2019

Education News

South Florida Democrats Propose Background Checks to Buy Ammunition

With the Legislature already holding committee weeks and the regular session starting early next year, two South Florida Democrats are pushing for more gun...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Honors Local Workforce Development Boards for Helping Veterans Find Jobs

On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced three Local Workforce Development Boards were awarded Veterans’ Performance Incentive Awards for their work of providing employment and...

Florida DailyOctober 6, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Marijuana Amendment Supporters Quickly Rounding Up Petition Signatures

To get approved, the proposed amendment would need 60 percent support from voters in the general election.

Florida DailyOctober 3, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Rebuild 850 Continues Recovery Efforts a Year After Hurricane Michael

“Experts have estimated that about 56 percent of Florida’s economic loss from Hurricane Michael will be uninsured, leaving a gap of more than $9...

Florida DailyOctober 3, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Casey DeSantis: Fed Sending Almost $59 Million to Florida to Help Fight Opioid Addiction

The funds will be sent out over three years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which will go to the Florida...

Florida DailyOctober 3, 2019