A year ago today, October 10, 2018, the Florida Panhandle braced for Hurricane Michael, a category 5 storm which devastated Mexico Beach. We did a little research to discover who hurricanes get their names. Andrew. Charley. Irma. Michael. All Floridians know what these names mean. Destruction and loss of life from the violent hurricanes. But Read more about Hurricane Names[…]
While texting and driving became a primary offense in July, the “hands-free” provision went into effect on October 1st and requires drivers not hold a devise in work or school zones. Other laws include an anti-hazing law, SB 1080; Added penalties for injuring or killing a police horse or dog; and selling child-like sex dolls Read more about 27 New laws took effect October 1st in Florida[…]
From the Florida Humanities Council: The Florida Humanities Council is pleased to award $39,100 in Community Project Grants to nine Florida organizations in support of vital humanities programming. In addition to this direct support, each organization presented a cash or in-kind match with their project, bringing an additional $74,586 to the table which will further Read more about Florida Humanities Council Announces Grants for Cultural Programming[…]
BUDGET The Legislature sent its $91.1 billion budget to the Governor on June 14th. He approved it on June 21st and vetoed 187 projects totaling $131.2 million. This was his first budget as Governor. Key highlights included more funding for the environment and $1.9 million in recovery dollars for those impacted by Hurricane Michael. You may Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Governor DeSantis appointments: District Board of Trustees of Tallahassee Community College Reappointed was Eugene Lamb, Jr., Midway, a retired teacher who has served on the District Board of Trustees of Tallahassee Community College since 2007. Fifth Circuit Court Appointed were Judge Brian Welke, a Lake County judge who previously worked as an adoption attorney; and Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]