Candidates running for office at the local, state and federal level have less than five weeks to convey their messages until the general election on November 6th. Both gubernatorial candidates announced their lieutenant governor picks by the required September 6th deadline. Republican nominee, Congressman Ron DeSantis, chose House Pro Tempore Jeanette Nuñez and Democratic nominee, Read more about From the Capitol[…]
MALL PARKING Two outlet malls in Orlando are now offering premium parking for a $10 fee. Orlando International Premium Outlets mall and the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets have roped off a few hundred parking spots for those who prefer to have reserved parking rather than search for an open spot. FLORIDA BOATING ACCIDENTS Florida saw an increase Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott: Broward College District Board of Trustees Appointed was Matthew Caldwell, Fort Lauderdale, president and chief executive officer of the Florida Panthers Hockey Club. Caldwell serves on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club, and as a council member for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO Council. Daytona State Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
JACKSONVILLE SURTAX Several citizens sued to prevent the implementation of a voter approved half-cent surtax benefiting Jacksonville’s pension system. The 1st District Court of Appeal concurred with a lower court’s decision that the objections did not meet the requirements to overturn the will of the voters. INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT The 2nd District Court of Appeal has affirmed a Read more about Legal Updates[…]
UTILITY MERGER NextEra Energy, Inc. plans to purchase Gulf Power, Florida City Gas and two power plants in Central Florida from the Southern Company as part of a $6.5 billion deal. Subject to federal approval, the deal would extend NextEra Energy’s territory making it the largest electric utility in the State. Gulf Power has 450,000 customers Read more about Issues of Interest[…]