Tallahassee, FL – Following the December Special Session on homeowners insurance Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed two bills, one establishing new requirements for insurers to conduct business in Florida and anther providing clarity to homeowners receiving payments from their insurer. Senate Bill 1536, Disposition of Insurance Proceed
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Toll Relief Program, signed into law by the Governor in December 2022, concluded its first month of toll relief for Florida’s commuters in January, totaling nearly $37 million in savings for over 1.1 million SunPass customers, with some Floridians saving more than $100 during the f
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Road and Dock Closures for the week of Sunday March 5, 2023
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING ROAD CLOSURES Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through July 2023): There will intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all homes and businesses will be maintained. North Flagler Drive at 45th Street (through mid-March): The intersection will be clo
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Miami Emerging Art Leaders – Virtual Networking and Community Building on Jan 26th
Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual, interactive Zoom networking session to kick off the new year! Miami-Dade County is home to more than 40,000 cultural workers. Build community and connect with other passionate arts professionals of all disciplines. Whether you are new to Miami’s art scene or an established cultural leader, you […
Read MoreLeader Lauren Book Files Bill To Allow “Death With Dignity”
Tallahassee, FL — Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-35) has filed SB 864, entitled “Death with Dignity” to give Florida residents who are suffering from a terminal illness with less than six months to live the right to decide for themselves to choose a medical aid in dying option in accordance with their own beliefs […] The post Leader Lauren B
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 17, 2023, to act on these bills. HB 11B – Sunshine Water Control District, Broward County HB 13B – Eastpoint Water...
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City Commission, CRA Approvals and Decisions from March 6, 2023
West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Approvals and Decisions WEST PALM BEACH, FL (03-07-23) – Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023. MAYOR’S OFFICE – Mayor Keith A. James presented a proclamation designating March 2023 as […] The p
Read More2023-2024 Spring Cycle Cultural Grants Program Deadlines Available
Guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2023-2024 spring cycle of arts and cultural grants programs available to Miami-Dade County based non-profit cultural groups are now availble. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded at www.miamidadearts.org by
Read MoreSenator Yarborough Files Child Protection, Parental Empowerment Legislation
Tallahassee — Senator Clay Yarborough (R-Jacksonville), filed a comprehensive package of parental empowerment and child safety legislation, building on legislative efforts to defend and expand parental rights in education, while setting appropriate standards to protect children from controversial sex re-assignment treatments, and cracking down on e
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces $50 Million Available for Local Governments Impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that $50 million is available for communities impacted by hurricanes Ian and Nicole through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), this loan program helps local governments support government operations that
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