NEW LAWS IN EFFECT Twenty-two bills passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor went into effect on October 1st. Here is a sampling: HB 55 – allows the use of credit cards to pay for background checks for gun purchases. HB 135 – allows deaf people to voluntarily identify themselves as hearing-impaired when Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
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[…]
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[…]
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school students from Parkland, Florida launched a nationwide bus tour on June 15th in Chicago. The bus tour was organized to boost voter turnout among young people with a plan to visit 20 states and all Florida congressional districts over a two-month period. PARKLAND VICTIMS’ FUND A distribution plan has Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
BEACH ACCESS Governor Rick Scott issued an executive order clarifying the process that local governments should follow in order to assure public access to private beaches. Many perceived the law denying the public from beach access in front of private property and some counties were passing ordinances based upon this interpretation. The order imposes a moratorium Read more about Issues of Interest[…]