Tallahassee – The Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs today unanimously approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and volunteers of domestic violence shelters. Senate Bill 70 provides a new criminal offense to further protect the locati
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Hometown Heroes Program Reaches Milestone $50 Million Awarded for Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Hometown Heroes housing assistance program has awarded more than $50 million in down payment and closing cost assistance to Florida’s hometown heroes. The program assists individuals such as law enforcement officers, educators, healthcare professionals, and active military personne
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News to Use – May 29, 2018
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSUpcoming Grant Deadlines and Workshops Community Grants Program (CG) – First Quarter FY2018-19This is a quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing small to medium scale community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences an
Read MoreSmall and Minority/Women Business Program Community Survey
Small and Minority/Women Business Program Community Survey WHO: City of West Palm Beach Office of Small and Minority/Women Business Program All West Palm Beach small businesses WHAT: The City of West Palm Beach Office of Small and Minority/Women Business Programs is seeking […] The post Small and
Read MoreSpeaker Pro Tempore Bryan Avila and Senator Ileana Garcia Introduce Bill to Protect the Biscayne Bay from Environmental Decline
For Immediate Release February 22, 2021 Office of Speaker Pro Tempore Bryan Avila Contact: Carolina Castillo 305.805.5127 [email protected] Office of Senator Ileana Garcia Contact: Kim Bertron 850.487.5037 [email protected] Speaker Pro Tempore Bryan Avila and Senator Ileana Garcia Introduce Bill to Protect the Biscay
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Law and Order Legislation
MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his legislative proposal to maintain and further improve Florida’s 50-year record low crime rate. This proposal pushes back against the abolishment of cash bail, increases penalties for drug-related crimes, steps up human smuggling interdictions, strengthens the punishment for child rapists, prevents t
Read MoreAre You Ready for Hurricane Season?
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE OR NATURAL DISASTER? With hurricane season underway, it’s important to review your hurricane preparedness plan. There are a variety of tools and resources individual artists and non-profit arts organizations can refer to when preparing for an emergency. The Arts & Business Council of Miami and the Craft Emergen
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West Palm Beach to Host Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 1
City of West Palm Beach to Host Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on 12/1 WHO: Residents and visitors of all ages City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James […] The post West Palm Beach to Host Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 1 first appeared on Floridas News.
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Robin Bartleman File Legislation to Protect Victims’ Privacy and Anonymity
Tallahassee — “My name is Karen Hansen, and I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, college rape, and domestic violence…The stigma, the embarrassment, and the judgmental interactions I experienced suppressed my voice. I was never able to achieve justice through the criminal or civil system…” (full story below). Thus begins the story of a […] Th
Read MoreMemo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Aerospace Hero Colonel Joseph W. Kittinger, Jr.
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management; Amy Lockhart, Chair of County Commission, Seminole County; Pat Bates, Mayor, Altamonte Springs FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, January 27, 2023 RE: […] The post Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Aerosp
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