Widespread showers and thunderstorms overnight produced significant rainfall totals as a nearly stationary front over southeast Florida caused significant flooding. While Broward County has not requested assistance from the state, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has deployed the following: FDEM has deployed staff to support loca
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Senator Randolph Bracy to Hold Press Conference Highlighting Public Safety Efforts for the Central Florida Jewish Community
Orlando — On Friday, February 4, 2022, Senator Randolph Bracy (D- Ocoee) will hold a press conference to highlight funding efforts for the safety of the Jewish community. This signifies Senator Bracy’s strong support for the Jewish community after recentanti-Semitic demonstrations in Orange County. Senator Bracy is currently spearheading an initiat
Read MoreICYMI: Florida Senator Annette Taddeo, Garners Unanimous Support in Committee; Passes Bill to Address Food Insecurity on College Campuses
Tallahassee — Today, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) released the following statement after the Hunger Free Campus Program (SB 1916) garnered unanimous support in the Agriculture Committee: “Working with the Florida PIRG Students on this good bill has been so rewarding. Listening to these college students and their passion to make sure their
Read MoreSenator Taddeo Comments On The Rejection of an Exemption For Rape and Incest Cases in SB 146
Tallahassee — In response to the rejection of Leader Book’s amendment to SB 146: The Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction ACT, which would alter the bill to include exceptions to their abortion ban in cases of rape, incest, and human trafficking, Senator Annette Taddeo issued the following statement: “As the so called “freest state in […] The post
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments: one to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Sarasota County Court. Jordan Pratt, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal […] The post Governo
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $22 Million to Eight Florida Communities Through the Broadband Opportunity Program
More Than $22 Million Awarded to Eight Projects Across Eight Florida Counties TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second round of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Program to expand broadband Internet access in Florida’s underserved communities. More than $22 million was awarded for eight projects across eight Flori
Read MoreWhat Recruits Are Saying: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than 1,750 Bonuses Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits
More than 530 People from 48 States and U.S. Territories Relocate to Florida to Become Law Enforcement Officers TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 1,750 bonuses to newly employed law enforcement recruits through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. To date, 530 law enforcement rec
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards $4 Million for New I-75 Interchange in Ocala, Announces Third Buc-ee’s Location in Florida
OCALA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $4 million to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to add a new interchange at I-75 and Northwest 49th Street in Marion County. These funds will create new opportunities for the Ocala area by building infrastructure needed to support a […] The po
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than 1,750 Bonuses Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to reach new milestones in law enforcement recruitment, issuing more than 1,750 bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This program is designed to encourage Floridians to join the profession and attract out-of-state recruits or experien
Read MoreSenator Cruz decries extreme attacks on women’s reproductive freedom
Tallahassee — “Being a mother is one of the great honors of my life,” said Senator Janet Cruz (D—Tampa). “But, I know what it’s like to struggle as a young, working mom and I know that not everyone is ready for it. That is why I firmly believe that everyone should have the freedom and right […] The post Senator Cruz decries extreme attacks on wome
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