Governor proposes a $4 billion investment, which will be leveraged for a total of $7 billion, to expedite projects that will alleviate congestion and prioritize safety AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced the Moving Florida Forward initiative to expedite transportation projects over the next four years. If passed by the legislature
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Road and Dock Closures for the week of Sunday, December 4, 2022
SPECIAL EVENT ROAD CLOSURES: GARDEN OF LIFE MARATHON Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue: Road closes on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10:00 am, and reopens on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7 am. South Flagler Drive between Okeechobee Boulevard and Dyer Road: Road closes on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 6 am, […] The post Road
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Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Youth Advances
Tallahassee — The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1526, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), to help ensure young adults who have aged out of foster care continue to be provided coverage in Medicaid until age 26. Senate Bill 1526 directs the Department of Children and […] The post L
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Leah Valenti as Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Leah Valenti as Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections. Leah Valenti Valenti, of Port Charlotte, is the External Affairs Manager for TECO Peoples Gas. She previously served as the Southwest Florida District Director to Senator Rick Scott and District Director to Congres
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The Real Story on the Renovation of the Playhouse – OpEd
An OpEdregarding the County-FIU plan for the Coconut Grove Playhouse was published in The Miami Herald on February 25, 2019. The article provides the facts and addresses misinformation regarding this important cultural project. A full copy of the OpEd can be seen here Details, facts and information on the Coconut Grove Playhouse project are availa
Read MoreFlorida Senate Approves Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
Tallahassee — The Florida Senate today approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), to heighten protections for victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and domestic violence advocates of domestic violence shelters. “Today, the Florida Senate voted to stand with survivors of domestic abuse and the heroes working every da
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Watson Ducatel to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Watson Ducatel to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Watson Ducatel Dr. Ducatel is the Owner and Physician of Healthy Bodies Medical Center. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and is a current member of
Read MoreThe City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board (HEPB) March 5th Vote
Last night, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, the City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board (HEPB) voted 6-4 to deny Miami-Dade County’s application for a special certificate of appropriateness for the Coconut Grove Playhouse revival project. Although we are disappointed with the Board’s decision, our commitment to revitalizing the Playhous
Read MoreSenate Democrats Respond to Governor’s Signing of SB 1028
Tallahassee — The Senate Democratic Caucus on Tuesday released the following statement following Governor DeSantis’ signing of SB 1028, charter school legislation which includes the unwarranted ban on transgender girls participating in female sports: “By folding the transgender ban into the charter school legislation, Republicans in Tallahassee re
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Elevates Civil Discourse and Intellectual Freedom in Higher Education
Governor DeSantis Elevates Civil Discourse and Intellectual Freedom in Higher Education Legislative Proposal Takes a Stand Against Academic Discrimination and Indoctrination SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced legislation for the 2023 Session to further elevate civil discourse and intellectual freedom in higher education, f
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