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[…]
NON-NATIVE LIZARDS Scientists are asking the public to report sightings of the invasive brown basilisk lizard by going to EddMapS to aid in determining the lizard’s potential impact on the environment, wildlife, and human health. The lizard has been found from Miami to Brevard County and can be identified by a head crest, distinct yellow Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
CRITICAL WORKFORCE NEEDS GRANTS Three state colleges received a total of $9 million to support and expand programs that provide workforce training and certificates. Daytona State College in Volusia County received $2.8 million, St. Petersburg College in Pinellas County received $3.4 million and South Florida State College, which has campuses in Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Legislative candidates who won their seats in the House and Senate were sworn into office at the Capitol on November 17th. Members also voted to accept the revised rules for the 2020-22 term during the Organizational Session. Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Spring Hill) announced the committee structure, leadership and membership for 2020-22. Here is a link to Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
CUBAN BASEBALL SMUGGLING The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Florida federal jury’s conviction of a baseball agent and an athletic trainer who prosecutors say made millions smuggling Cuban baseball players into the United States, finding that there was enough evidence to support the convictions. KEY WEST CRUISE SHIPS A U.S. district judge declined to block Read more about Legal Updates[…]