Tallahassee — Today, Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Rita Harris (D-Orlando) filed Senate Bill 832 and House Bill 863 to officially enshrine Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida on January 27th each year. Classroom instruction about the Holocaust, anti-Semitism and their harmful impacts on humanity will be provided as part of
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Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board. Jonathan “Scott” Christy Christy, of Marianna, is a Trucking Supervisor for Anderson Columbia. A Commercial Driver’s License holder, he is trained in pre-trip and p
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Plan Ahead: Termite Tenting of Seaboard Train Station
February 17, 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) Plan Ahead: Termite Tenting of Seaboard Train Station WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Seaboard Train Station, located at 209 S. Tamarind Avenue, is set to have termit
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News to Use – July 19, 2022
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Quarterly Grant Deadlines Community Grants Program (CG)Geraldine Toussaint / [email protected] A quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing community-based cultural programs, projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences and publicati
Read MoreSenator Stewart Files Bill To Expand Access To Higher Education
Tallahassee, FL – In an effort to increase awareness of and access to postsecondary education opportunities, Senator Linda Stewart (D- Orlando) has filed Senate Bill 826, requiring all high school students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The bill would require, as a prerequisite to graduating high school, that all
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority. Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Walter Industries. He currently serves as a Trustee for the University of Tampa and a current board member of the Florida Council
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Clematis by Night to Celebrate 2022 World Series Champions – The Houston Astros
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Meredith Westheimer Phone: (561) 213-8192 Email: [email protected] Contact: Stephanie Carrillo Phone: (786) 294-5127 Email: [email protected] Contact: Diane Papadakos Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Email: [email protected] *** MEDIA ALERT *** Clematis by Night to Celebrate 2022 World S
Read MoreMiami Emerging Arts Leaders – Scholarship Opportunity – MAMP Arts for Everybody Bootcamp
Scholarship Opportunity: Miami Emerging Arts Leaders Miami Arts Marketing Project Virtual Lab: Arts for Everybody Bootcamp Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 9:00 AM (Virtual Event via Zoom) Miami Emerging Arts Leaders can apply for a full scholarship to attend the Arts and Business Council of Miami’s MAMP Virtual Lab Arts for Everybody Bootcamp on August
Read MoreLeader Book, Representative Cassel File Bill Ensuring Paid Leave in Cases of Stillbirth
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) and Representative Hillary Cassel (D-Dania Beach) have filed legislation to protect paid family leave for all state employees who give birth, even in cases of stillbirth. Book filed SB 576 in response to the case of a Washington D.C. public school teacher who was unacceptably denied paid leave followin
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision. Stormie Knight Knight is a Policy Coordinator for the Executive Office of the Governor. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of Go
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