In recognition of Flag Day, the First Flag Act was passed by the Second Continental Congress on this day in 1777. It stated “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” The Read more about From the Capitol[…]
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12th a gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Orlando. All told, as of this writing, 49 innocent people lost their lives and 53 were injured in the worst mass shooting in America’s history. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and families who Read more about From Orlando[…]
Good news for folks who want to try their luck at fishing. For Florida residents and visitors, June 4 and 5 will be a license-free saltwater fishing weekend, and June 11 and 12 will be a license-free freshwater fishing weekend. On these weekends, a fishing license is not required. For more information about fishing in Read more about Get Ready to Go Fish![…]
Today is the official start of hurricane season. The Weather Channel has some information you may find useful as you prepare for what is predicted to be a busy season. Here are 8 things to know.
BILLS THAT FAILED THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION To date, Governor Rick Scott has signed sixty bills. We have outlined a few items of interest that failed this year. EDUCATION Many education priorities did not make it onto the train. These provisions included: adding 100 minutes per week of recess for elementary school children; a proposed constitutional amendment Read more about Legislative Issues[…]