SPORTS BETTING The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the State of New Jersey regarding states’ ability to allow sports betting. The Court ruled that existing law prohibiting states other than Nevada from permitting sports books unconstitutional. This may open the door for Florida to allow the same. RED LIGHT CAMERAS In a blow Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Governor Rick Scott appointments: Chipola College District Board of Trustees Reappointed was Daniel “Danny” Ryals, Altha, a broker with Danny Ryals Real Estate and the owner of R & R Warehouses. Daytona State College District Board of Trustees Appointed was Sarah Dougherty, Edgewater, co-owner of Dougherty Manufacturing. Florida Keys Community College District Board of Trustees Reappointed were Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Congresswoman Corrine Brown Longtime Democratic Congressman Corrine Brown (D-Jacksonville) and her chief of staff, Ronnie Simmons, were handed an indictment on July 8th alleging she ran a phony education charity. Earlier this year, the president of her charity pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud after it was discovered that she Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Don’t forget to stock up on school supplies this weekend during the back-to-school sales tax holiday. It runs Friday, August 5th to Sunday, August 7th. For details, go here.
SUNRAIL EXPANSION Construction of the 17.2 mile segment of Phase 2 South of Sunrail started in April and is expected to be completed in two years. It will link Sand Lake Road in Orange County to the Town of Poinciana in Osceola County. Four new stations, railroad grade crossings and an additional track are part Read more about Issues of Interest[…]