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
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Governor 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 MoreYou’re Invited: Help Create a West Palm Beach Community Quilt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2023 Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) You’re Invited: Help Create a West Palm Beach Community Quilt WEST PALM BEACH, FL – ArtLife WPB, the City of West Palm Beach’s public art program, in […]
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
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Florida DCA CARES applications open tomorrow – Friday, 5/22
The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs will open its NEA CARES application tomorrow, Friday, May 22, 2020. Deadline to respond is June 8th. Click here for information. Below you will find a message from the Florida Cultural Alliance with details and additional information for arts groups. The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs will be […] T
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Boxabl sees significant cost reductions in its manufacturing process, making the dream of affordable home ownership for all closer to reality.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Due to increased efficiency in patented and proprietary manufacturing, Boxabl continues to reduce its direct labor and materials cost moving closer to its goal of making affordable homeownership accessible for everyone worldwide. “This is a major milestone for Boxabl in our goal of bringing home
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
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News to Use – May 22, 2020
FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS Florida Department of State Division of Cultural AffairsFlorida CARES Program – Deadline June 8, 2020 The Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs is the recipient of funding through the National Endowment for the Arts through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Florida CARE
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Road & Dock Closures for the week of Sunday, January 22, 2023
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING CLOSURES Lakeview Avenue between Flagler Drive and Chase Street (through Friday, January 27, 5 p.m.): Road closed for an underground utility project. Village Boulevard between Village Commons and Community Drive (until further notice): Intermittent northbound lane closures for repaving. Northlake Boulevard west
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