MIAMI, Fla. — In recognition of her unwavering commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence, Senate President Wilton Simpson (R – Trilby) appointed Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) to the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking’s Board of Directors. “Survivors of domestic violence, and the heroes who work in domestic violence shelters,
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023–2024. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $114.8 billion, with total reserves exceeding $15 billion. The Framework for Freedom Budget builds on Florida’s successes as the state continues to outpace the nation in building a r
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Cultural Tourism in Miami: What Every Emerging Arts Leader Should Know
Did you know that more than 16 million people attend cultural events in Miami each year? More than 27% are cultural tourists drawn from outside of Miami-Dade County. Join John Copeland, Director of Cultural Tourism for theGreater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, for a conversation about how Miami’s outstanding artists and cultural groups attra
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Road and Dock Closures for the week of Sunday, December 11, 2022
SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURES: GARDEN OF LIFE MARATHON Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue: Road closes on Friday, December 9 at 10 a.m. and reopens on Monday, December 12 at 7 a.m. South Flagler Drive between Okeechobee Boulevard and Dyer Road: Road closes on Saturday, December 10 at 6 a.m., with rolling openings […] The post
Read MoreStatement on Governor Cuomo’s Resignation Following Sexual Harassment Investigation from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, Sexual Assault Survivor & Advocate:
“Despite initial resistance, I am pleased that Andrew Cuomo has done the right thing and resigned from his position as Governor of New York. The brave women who came forward with their experiences, despite smear campaigns and pressure to stay silent, have paved the way for others to be heard and believed. I am also […] The post Statement on Governo
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program
More Than $144 Million Awarded to 58 Projects Across 41 Florida Counties MILTON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. More than $144 million was awarded for 58 projects in 41 Florida counties
Read MoreThere Is No Other Plan
There Is No Other Plan. At its April 25, 2019 meeting (beginning at 2 pm), the City of Miami Commission is scheduled to hear the County’s appeal of the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board’s recent, unmerited vote to disapprove the County’s Playhouse application. City of Miami Commission will have the choice of approving the County’s thor
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City Commission / CRA Actions on Monday, December 12, 2022
West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting Approvals and Decisions WEST PALM BEACH, FL (12-13-2022) – Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022. CITY ATTORNEY – Approved a resolution authorizing the assessment of city liens for [
Read MoreFlorida Senate Democrats to Launch GoFundMe Campaign to Repay Salaries Stolen by Governor DeSantis in Reckless Quest to Defund Public Education
Broward County, FL — Broward County, Fla. – Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and her Caucus leadership team today announced their intention to launch a GoFundMe campaign to support public education leaders if Governor DeSantis follows through with threats to withhold their salaries as punishment for requiring masks in schools. “If the G
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards $50,000 in Hope Florida Funds to Five Polk County Non-Profit Organizations
Additional photos available here. Video is available here and available to download here. Use of photos and video courtesy of the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis AUBURNDALE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis surprised five exceptional Polk County non-profit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recogni
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