Miami, Fla. – La senadora Ileana García (R-Miami) busca el aporte de la comunidad de entusiastas de navegación y del agua de Miami, y de residentes y negocios locales sobre el río Miami y las aguas del sur de Florida sobre los serios problemas derivados de las operaciones de alquiler ilegal de naves y yates. […] The post La Senadora García Busca el
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Lake Region Lakes Management District Board of Commissioners
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carter Adams and Dr. Kevin Henne to the Lake Region Lakes Management District Board of Commissioners. Carter Adams Adams, of Winter Haven, is the Owner and Attorney of the Law Offices of Carter J. Adams. He was previously an Attorney for Moody Law and […] The post Gover
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello file bill to Close Loophole in Driving While Impaired Statutes
Tallahassee — (Tallahassee, FL) Legislation filed today (SB 436/HB 271) by Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) and Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) would bring Florida in line with 44 other states, closing a large and serious loophole in Florida’s DUI Laws. Drug-impaired driving is a well-known and growing problem. According to a 2020
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Osteen to the Dixie County Board of County Commissioners
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Osteen to the Dixie County Board of County Commissioners. David Osteen Osteen is a Correctional Officer for the Florida Department of Corrections. He is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was previously elected to the Dixie County Board of County […] T
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bill Requiring Recording of Child Custody and Child Support Court Proceedings
Tallahassee — This week Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Emily Slosberg (D-Boca Raton) filed SB 558/HB 339, which requires any court proceedings in which issues of parental responsibility or time-sharing must be electronically or stenographically recorded, made available to the parties for purchase, and at no cost to an indig
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Seven to the Medical Examiners Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Barnett, Charles Cofer, Amira Fox, Robert “Bob” Johnson, Robin Sheppard, Dr. Joshua Stephany, and Dr. Barbara Wolf to the Medical Examiners Commission. Michael Barnett Barnett is a Palm Beach County Commissioner and an attorney for Shiner Law Group. He currently
Read MoreLeader Book, Senators Berman, Cruz, Pizzo, and Powell Respond to Governor’s Outrageous Call for a Special Session
Tallahassee — In what is a clear attack on Florida businesses and local leaders who have taken steps to protect Floridians, Governor DeSantis has threatened legislators with a special session to override the will of the people. As legislators, we are charged with a duty to protect the health and well-being of our residents and […] The post Leader B
Read MoreSenator Berman and Representative Hinson File “Safe Waterways Act”
Tallahassee — State Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and State Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D-Gainesville) recently filed SB 604 and HB 393, termed the “Safe Waterways Act.” The legislation will require county health departments to post and maintain warning signs at public bathing places that have been verified impaired for fecal colifor
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Christine Vanderpool to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Christine Vanderpool to the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council. Christine Vanderpool Vanderpool is the Chief Information Security Officer for Florida Crystals Corporation. She is a current board member of the Tech Hub of South Florida and serves as Chair of the Evan
Read MoreLa Senadora Ileana García y La Jefa de la Bahía de Miami-Dade Irela Bagué Colaboran para Abordar la Deterioración de las Reservas y Parques de Isla, Peligros a los Manatíes y el Pasto Marino
Miami, Fla. – La senadora Ileana García (R-Miami) ha estado colaborando con Irela Bagué, la jefa de la bahía de Miami-Dade, para abordar el mal uso y la deterioración subsecuente de las varias reservas y parques de isla en la bahía Biscayne, los cuales son manejados por las municipalidades y el condado, quienes han enfrentado […] The post La Senado
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