Tallahassee — Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) was today sworn into office as Senator of Florida’s 37th District. Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles T. Canady administered the oath during the 2020 Organization Session. “It is my great honor to be elected to the Florida Senate by the people of District 37 and represent them here in […] The post Ilea

$1 million will support teachers impacted by Hurricane Ian and $13.8 million will support mental health services   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he has directed the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to utilize $13.8 million in grant funding to support and expand mental health resources for Floridians impact

Boynton Beach — Senator Berman has filed SB 358, a bill that will help save the lives of many children for decades to come. SB 358 asks parents of children entering any public or private school system to confirm that their child has had swimming lessons when entering the school system, especially into kindergarten. Drowning […] The post SENATOR LOR

Miami-Dade –Ana Maria Rodriguez (R- Homestead) was unanimously elected Chair of the 2021 Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation, the largest in the state, on December 7, 2020.   “My sincerest gratitude and appreciation to my Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation colleagues for unanimously choosing me to serve as 2021 Chair,” Senator Rodriguez said. “

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $20 million to support water quality improvement projects along the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). These projects will help collect stormwater runoff and treat it to reduce the amount of pollutants and nutrients that enter the IRL. These projects are in addition to the $255 million Flori