TRADE OFFICE IN ITALY During Governor DeSantis’ trade mission to Italy last month, he met with local leaders and representatives from three of the world’s top shipyards, as well as aerospace and defense company leaders. He announced the opening of a new SelectFlorida international trade development office in Italy in 2025 to assist Italian companies interested Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Roger Simmons The Orlando Sentinel has named Roger Simmons as its executive director. Simmons has worked for the Sentinel since 1993 and will be replacing Julie Anderson when she retires December 14th. Michael Stephens The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority’s Board of Directors chose Michael Stephens as the new CEO of Tampa International Airport. He previously Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
ELECTION INTERFERENCE SENTENCING Frank Artiles, a former Republican state senator convicted last month of orchestrating a ghost candidate scheme that likely stole an election from an incumbent Democrat, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years of probation and 500 hours of community service. However, the judge agreed to stay the order until after Read more about Legal Updates[…]
TAMPA BAY RAYS STADIUM The St. Petersburg City Council voted to move forward with plans for a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team and the redevelopment of the adjacent 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District. Although the city has approved the bonds, the Rays are still missing a crucial piece – Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
UNION DUES A U.S. District Court judge has ruled that Florida’s ban on the automatic deduction of union dues from employees’ paychecks is unconstitutional. The judge ruled that eliminating the decades-old payment system violated the terms of an existing contract, or collective bargaining agreement, between unions and their employer. SOCIAL MEDIA RESTRICTIONS Starting January 1, Read more about Legal Updates[…]