Governor DeSantis College and University Board Appointments: Daytona State College District Board of Trustees Appointed was Randall Howard, New Smyrna Beach, senior vice president and chief financial officer of EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. Reappointed was Llyod Freckleton, Flagler Beach, retired from the NYC department of corrections. Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Trustees Appointed Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
STYROFOAM BAN The City of Coral Gables outlawed the use of Styrofoam containers in February, 2016. The Legislature subsequently preempted the right to implement such bans and made it retroactive to January, 2016. The City challenged the law and won the case in the Miami-Date Circuit Court. However, the Third District Court of Appeal reversed that Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Thanksgiving is around the corner and the TSA estimates over 22.6 million people will be flying during the holiday period November 22- December 2. If you’re flying, be sure to check out their website for friendly reminders of what is allowed and not allowed on your flight. Some things to keep in mind as you Read more about Thanksgiving Travel[…]
Appointments by Governor DeSantis: Jacksonville Transportation Authority Appointed were Deborah Buckland, Jacksonville, market president for Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T); and G. Ray Driver, Jacksonville, a founding partner at Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne and Diebenow. Reappointed was Arezou Jolly, Jacksonville, assistant general counsel for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. Lee County Commission Appointed was Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
SPANISH-LANGUAGE BALLOTS Voters should have access to Spanish-language ballots in all 67 counties prior to the 2020 primaries. The Governor, Secretary of State Laurel Lee and supervisors of elections have made this a priority, particularly after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of Puerto Rican citizens who have moved into the State post-Hurricane Maria. NEW ORLANDO Read more about Issues of Interest[…]