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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MIA partner NewsLink Group earns top retailer award
Miami-based airport concessionaire NewsLink®, which operates more than 50 specialty retail, marketplace, convenience, newsstand, and food and beverage locations at Miami International Airport and other domestic airports, was named Best Overall Retailer in the Small Companies Division at the Airport Experience Awards Gala on March 1. Originally publ
Read MoreSenator Simon Files Historic School Choice, Parental Empowerment Legislation
Tallahassee — Senator Corey Simon (R-Tallahassee), Chair of the Senate Committee on Education Pre-K-12, today filed Senate Bill 202, a comprehensive package of innovations that promote parental involvement and customized K-12 education in Florida. The legislation empowers parents to guide their children’s education by providing an Education Savings
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Memo: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Chief Derrick Diggs
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management Randall Pepitone, Deputy Police Chief, Fort Myers Police Department Brian Hamman, Chairman, Lee County Commissioners Kevin Anderson, Mayor, City of Fort Myers FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, February 24, 2023 […] The pos
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The City of West Palm Beach is Smoke Testing Sewers on Bunker Road
February 15, 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) The City of West Palm Beach is Smoke Testing Sewers on Bunker Road WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach will be smoke testing its […] The post Th
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Contracting Opportunity: Design Services for the New African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking talented architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to design a new African Heritage Cultural Arts Center in Liberty City. The new building or campus would replace the existing, aged facility at its current location, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue in Miami, Florida. The new Center is envisi
Read MoreSenator Stewart Files Bil To Require Notice Of Flood Zones To Renters
Tallahassee, FL – In a continuation of championing renters’ rights in Florida, Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed a bill that requires current and future renters be notified if their unit is in a flood zone. Senate Bill 716 would require landlords, or others authorized to enter a rental agreement on their […] The post Senator Stewart F
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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host Students and Teachers to Celebrate Black History Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored Black History Month with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. At the event, the Governor and First Lady announced the winners of the student and educator contests. The Black History Month Student and Educator Contests are made possible through a collaboration b
Read MoreMayor Announces New ‘Highlighting Heritage’ Initiative
February 15, 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) Mayor Announces New ‘Highlighting Heritage’ Initiative City Commissioners to Nominate Recipients WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Today, Mayor Keith A. James announced h
Read MoreLearn how to apply for cultural grants – Workshop 7/21
Learn How to Apply for Cultural Grants Are you looking for funding for your cultural project? Join us on Thursday, July 21st at 2 PM on Zoom for an informational session on how to access Miami-Dade County grants for cultural activities. Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs – Grants Programs Depatman Afé Kiltirél Konte Miami-Dade […] T
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