TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision. Stormie Knight Knight is a Policy Coordinator for the Executive Office of the Governor. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of Go
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City Commission Approvals and Decisions from February 21, 2023
West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting Approvals and Decisions WEST PALM BEACH, FL (DATE) – Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. MAYOR’S OFFICE – February is Black History Month. In honor of the month, Mayor Keith A. James selected a […] The post City Commission Appr
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News to Use – August 10, 2022
FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural AffairsQuarterly Grant Deadlines Community Grants Program (CG)Geraldine Toussaint / [email protected] A quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, c
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Casoro Group Announces the Return of Monte Lee-Wen as Chief Executive Officer
Lee-Wen, Casoro Founder and former Executive Chairman, appoints Laura Klein as Chief Operating Officer, Mehul Chavada as Chief Investment Officer and Doug LoPinto as Managing Director of Capital Markets AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Casoro Group, a multifamily real estate investment firm that has acquired, managed, renovated and repo
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Leader Book Files Bill to End “Free Kill” Law
Tallahassee, FL — Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) has filed SB 690 to revive bipartisan efforts to end Florida’s so-called “free kill” law, which prevents families from filing medical malpractice lawsuits against doctors or hospitals when the victims are adults. “No matter who you are or who you leave behind, Florida law should app
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties ### O...
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Road and Dock Closures for the week of Sunday, February 26, 2023
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING ROAD CLOSURES Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through July 2023): There will intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all homes and businesses will be maintained. North Flagler Drive at 45th Street (through mid-March): The intersection will be clo
Read MoreMayor Daniella Levine Cava and the Proposed County Arts and Cultural Budget
Dear Colleagues, Last night, Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava convened a virtual town meeting about the proposed FY 22-23 budget for the arts and cultural community. Mayor Levine Cava shared the great news that her proposed budget includes increased support for the arts and progressively addresses many other key issues facing our community. T
Read MoreSenator Stewart Files Legislation Guaranteeing Adoptees the Right to their Original Birth Certificate
Tallahassee, FL – Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed SB 854 Release of Adoption Information. This bill would allow adoptees to receive a copy of their original birth certificate upon turning 18 years old. Historically, Floridians have had unrestricted access to their original birth certificates, or they were able to access them upon […]
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special privileges provided to Walt Disney World through the Reedy Creek Improvement District and establish a new state-controlled district accountable to the people of Florida
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