2020 has been a year that most of us would like to forget. But even during the most stressful of times, there comes stories which remind us that we are all capable of selfless acts of kindness and good will towards our fellow people. In Brainerd, Minnesota the manager of a Dairy Queen was minding the Read more about Happy Holidays[…]
David Altmaier Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has been elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame Inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame were: Dr. Wayne Smith Dr. Smith taught at his alma mater, the University of Florida, and in his retirement served as interim dean for Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Jimmy Hewitt Jimmy Hewitt, an Orlando based businessman and driving force in securing the NBA Orlando Magic franchise, has died. Hewitt was an Orlando native and a high school basketball player who followed the game throughout his life. On December 22, 1986, the 10,000th season ticket (a condition of franchise award) was sold and the Magic became Read more about In Memoriam[…]
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[…]
Florida’s general election results were certified by the Election Canvassing Commission on November 17th. Republican Ileana Garcia prevailed over Democrat incumbent Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez in Miami-Dade County by 32 votes, requiring a recount. There are now 24 republicans and 16 democrats in the Senate and 78 republicans and 42 democrats in the House of Read more about From the Capitol[…]