On October 26, 2020, the City of Miami responded to the County’s appeal to the Third District Court of Appeal. You can see the County’s appeal here and the City’s response here. It is important to note that the County’s appeal focuses on the issue of the lower court’s jurisdiction to hear this case (i.e., […] The post The County’s Appeal and the Ci
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Wildlife Corridor Expansion Passes First Senate Committee
Tallahassee — Legislation to expand access to Florida’s iconic Wildlife Corridor, by Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford), today passed the Senate Committee on Transportation. Senate Bill 106, Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network, expands access to Florida’s Wildlife Corridor, connecting the corridor to Florida’s Greenways and Trails System a
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Counteract Biden’s Border Crisis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extensive legislative proposal to take action against the increasing threats posed by illegal immigration as a result of the Biden administration’s failure to secure our nation’s borders. By increasing penalties for human smuggling, strengthening statutes for the detention of illegal al
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Learn Sustainable Living Tips in The City of West Palm Beach’s Home Improvement Program
February 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Learn Sustainable Living Tips in The City of West Palm Beach’s Home Improvement Program WHO: City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustaina
Read MoreTracking Tropical Storm Eta | Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Dear Cultural Colleagues: The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to monitor the forecast track of Tropical Storm Eta. At this time, the Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level 2. A Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm warning are in effect for Miami-Dade County. We are preparing for possible severe weather cond
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The U.S. has lost 58 ‘million-dollar’ cities since the market’s peak in July
The rebalancing of the housing market has been felt the most in areas where affordability is stretched There are currently 464 U.S. cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more. There were 522 at the housing market’s peak last July. There are 190 “million-dollar” cities in California alone. The New York, San […]
Read MoreSenator Jay Collins Files Public Safety Package, Codifying Constitutional Right Of Citizens To Keep And Bear Arms
Tallahassee — Senator Jay Collins (R-Tampa) today filed Senate Bill 150, Public Safety, a robust public safety package to codify the constitutional right of citizens to keep and bear arms and expand tools available to law enforcement and educators working to keep our communities and schools safe. “This comprehensive legislation ensures our laws res
Read MoreFirst Lady Casey DeSantis Announces the Cancer Connect Collaborative to Explore Innovative Strategies for Cancer Treatment and Care
This expansion of Florida Cancer Connect will break down long-standing silos between researchers, cancer facilities and medical providers. TAMPA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Cancer Connect Collaborative, an expansion of Florida Cancer Connect that will assemble a team of medical professionals to analyze and rethink Flori
Read MoreNews to Use – November 10, 2020
FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Quarterly Grant Programs Deadlines Community Grants Program (CG) Graham Winick / [email protected] A quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing community-based cultural programs, projects, and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, c
Read MoreLeader Book Files Bill Closing Legal Loophole in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Tallahassee, FL — Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) has filed a bill to close a legal loophole in the fight against human trafficking that has allowed hotels and massage establishments to avoid paying fines for repeated failure to post awareness materials and provide trafficking awareness training to employees. SB 692 builds off import
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