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Fried Wants Cabinet To Address COVID-19 Issues

April 15, 2020 Coronavirus, Government and politics Comments Off on Fried Wants Cabinet To Address COVID-19 Issues

DeSantis and the Cabinet haven’t held a meeting since Feb. 4, more than a month before the governor declared a state of emergency.

Florida Cabinet Members Report Net Worths For 2018

July 9, 2019 State of Florida Comments Off on Florida Cabinet Members Report Net Worths For 2018

Florida’s new Cabinet lineup is once again a millionaires’ row.

Disaster Relief Blocked Again In Congress

May 29, 2019 Environment, Government and politics Comments Off on Disaster Relief Blocked Again In Congress

A second congressional Republican, arguing for a vote by the full House, blocked an attempt Tuesday to pass long-stalled federal disaster relief funding that would assist Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Panhandle.

Meet A GPD K-9 In Support Of A New Bill

March 1, 2019 Animals, Fresh Take Florida, Government and politics Comments Off on Meet A GPD K-9 In Support Of A New Bill

A Florida bill filed by Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, also called the Fang Memorial Bill, would increase the penalty for intentionally hurting or killing police, fire or search-and-rescue dogs and horses.

Five Questions For Nikki Fried

January 14, 2019 Government and politics Comments Off on Five Questions For Nikki Fried

Fried is an attorney from Fort Lauderdale who was a student-body president at the University of Florida and a lobbyist on medical-marijuana issues. The News Service caught up with Fried on Friday.

Photos: Florida’s New Cabinet Members Sworn In At State Capitol

January 9, 2019 State of Florida Comments Off on Photos: Florida’s New Cabinet Members Sworn In At State Capitol

Scott To Step Aside From Canvassing Board

November 14, 2018 Government and politics 0

Gov. Rick Scott intends to recuse himself from a state panel that is scheduled next week to certify the results of Florida’s 2018 elections.

Tourism Boost Sought After Alberto Blows Through

May 29, 2018 Environment 0

As winds and rains let up from Subtropical Storm Alberto, Florida officials Tuesday were quickly spinning ways to draw tourists to areas that may have missed out on Memorial Day crowds.

Scott Urges Patience As Irma Hits State

September 10, 2017 Law and public safety 0

As massive Hurricane Irma battered Florida on a path up the Gulf Coast, Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday advised residents against rushing out once the storm appears to have passed.