Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Three women were inducted to the 2022 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame on November 15th. They included Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, fashion designer and influencer Lilly Pulitzer and Audrey Schiebler, founder of the Guardian ad Litem Program. Joe Harding Former state representative Joe Harding (R-Ocala) was sentenced to four months Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
LIVE DRAG SHOWS The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the enforcement of the recently passed prohibition against children attending explicit performances. Florida attempted to enforce the law on an Orlando-based live drag show, which allows children’s attendance with the accompaniment of a parent. A lower court ruled that it likely violated the First Amendment and therefore, blocked Read more about Legal Updates[…]
The Florida Legislature continued to hold committee meetings in October and November to prepare for the 2024 Legislative Session, which begins on January 9th. Senator Ben Albritton (R-Bartow) was named the Senate President-Designate for the 2024-26 term by the Senate Republican Caucus on October 17th. He served in the House of Representatives from 2010-2018 and Read more about Legislative Update[…]
CAR INSURANCE According to FINN, a car subscription service, Florida drivers pay an average of $2,560 per year for auto insurance, an amount higher than any other state. The national average is $1,682. Further increases are expected. BRIGHTLINE Brightline is planning a new station between Orlando and South Florida. The rail company is seeking proposals Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Broward College Appointed president was Barbara Bryan. Bryan was first appointed temporary president after Gregory Adam Haile resigned in September. Henry Mack was initially appointed as temporary president, but declined the position after he and the College could not reach an agreement on his contract. The college has three campuses and 55,000 students. Richard Corcoran Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]