Bob Graham Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Daniel Robert “Bob” Graham passed away on April 16th at age 87. Graham served in the Florida House of Representatives (1966-1970), Florida Senate (1970-1978), as Florida’s 38th Governor (1979-1987) and as a United States Senator (1987-2005). His reputation as a consensus-builder during nearly four decades of public service Read more about In Memoriam[…]
Floridians can take advantage of several tax holidays this summer thanks to bills passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor. Mark your calendars to stock up on savings. HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS June 1st – 14th and August 24th – September 7th FLORIDA FREEDOM MONTH July 1st – 31st: Fishing, camping, boating and outdoor supplies Read more about Sales Tax Holidays[…]
MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME $200 million will be made available to the My Safe Florida Home program to reduce the backlog of Florida homeowners’ applications for wind mitigation inspections, a grant program where the homeowner can apply up to $10,0000. Priority will be given to elderly, low-income residents. Thus far, approximately 20,000 homeowners have hardened their homes. Additionally, Read more about Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis[…]
CHARGE WHILE DRIVING The Central Florida Expressway Authority will be constructing a new toll road connecting US 27 to Interstate 4. This road will feature a four mile stretch where dynamic-wireless vehicle charging technology will allow for vehicle batteries to be charged as they move along the road. This project will test the technology’s scalability as they look Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Florida Chamber of Commerce Staff changes at the Florida Chamber include Kyle Baltuch, executive vice president; Rachel Ludwig, vice president; Dr. Keith Richard, vice president of research. Jay Galbraith BRIDG named Jay Galbraith president. BRIDG is a nonprofit public-private partnership based in Osceola County’s 500-acre NeoCity technology campus. Tommy Gregory State Representative Tommy Gregory (R-Lakewood Ranch) was named Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]