The Florida Legislature completed its 2023 Session on Friday, May 5th at 11am. It was the first time in many years that the Legislature completed session “on time”. A total of 1,679 general bills and 42 local bills were filed this Session. Only 320 general bills and 28 local bills passed both chambers. Of course, the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
EXECUTION The Florida Supreme Court has denied death row inmate Louis Gaskin’s appeal to block his execution. Gaskin was condemned to die for the 1989 murders of a couple in Flagler County. His execution was carried out April 12th. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Sarasota Property Appraiser regarding Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Appointed by Governor DeSantis: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees Appointed was Natlie Figgers, Coral Springs, owner and founder of Figgers Law and chief resources officer for Figgers Communications. Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Reappointed was Bradley Levine, Lantana, CEO and founder of Tellus, LLC and president of Tarpon Drams LLC. Florida Read more about Movers and Shaker[…]
Jeff Brandes Former Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) has launched a new endeavor called the Florida Policy Project. The non-partisan research institute will focus on criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation and housing issues. Brandes served in the Florida Senate from 2012-2022. Tasha Carter Appointed chief recovery director by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
CANUCK IN SPACE The Canadian Space Agency and NASA will be sending a team of four astronauts to embark on a 10-day flight around the moon. Scheduled for November, 2024, the Artemis II crew will include three Americans and one Canadian. HURRICANE NAMES The World Meteorological Organization will no longer use Fiona and Ian in Read more about Issues of Interest[…]