Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Florida Python Challenge®

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Florida Python Challenge®

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® is now open. Participants this year will have the chance to win a share of more than $30,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild. Starting today, those interested in participating in the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Motorcycle Safety

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Motorcycle Safety

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to expand motorcycle safety and education opportunities. Senate Bill 838 allocates funding to three not-for-profit organizations to establish a motorcycle safety and education program in order to reduce motorcycle accidents in Florida.   “Florida is home to more than 650,000 motorcyclists who are able to ride […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs 20 Bills

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Florida Python Challenge®

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/SB 110 – State Board of Administration CS/CS/SB 130 – Domestic Violence CS/SB 190 – Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities CS/CS/SB 306 – Catalytic Converters CS/CS/SB 540 – Local Government Comprehensive Plans SB 678 – Disposal of Property CS/CS/SB 770 – Residential Loan Alternative Agreements CS/CS/SB 838 […]

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Miami

Get ready now for post-hurricane debris removal

Get ready now for post-hurricane debris removal

Property Managers and Homeowner Association Board of Directors can help make cleaning up after a storm faster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has specific guidelines for federal reimbursement of Miami-Dade County’s debris collection activities on private roads. The procedures include submitting a new executed Right of Entry agreement (Agreement) each year. To facilitate post-storm […]

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Law

Jacksonville Convicted Murderer Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Drug Dealing

Jacksonville Convicted Murderer Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Drug Dealing

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Ronald Bernard Thomas, Jr. (44, Jacksonville) to 20 years in federal prison for selling methamphetamine while armed with two pistols. The two pistols used in the offense previously were administratively forfeited. Thomas had pleaded guilty on February 9, 2023. According to court documents, Thomas, […]

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Law

Former Postal Carrier Sentenced To Over Six Years For Distributing Cocaine Packages Sent To Her Postal Route

Jacksonville Convicted Murderer Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Drug Dealing

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Nathasha Michelle Prieto (34, Bradenton) to six years and six months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine. Prieto had pleaded guilty on January 5, 2023. According to court documents, Prieto, a former United States Postal Carrier, and her […]

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Lifestyle

Road and Dock Closures Beginning May 25, 2023

Road and Dock Closures Beginning May 25, 2023CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING & UTILITY ROAD CLOSURES  Southern Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Washington Road (through July 2023): One eastbound lane closure as repairs are made on road depressions.  Monceaux Road between Dixie Highway (US 1) and Georgia Avenue (through August 2023): There will intermittent lane closures for underground utility improvements. Access to all […]

Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Meredith Sasso to Florida Supreme Court

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Meredith Sasso to Florida Supreme Court

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Meredith Sasso to the Florida Supreme Court. Judge Sasso is currently the Chief Judge at the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal, located in Lakeland. She is the fourth woman and, as a Cuban-American, the fourth Hispanic justice Governor DeSantis has appointed to the high court since […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Increase Criminal Penalties for Crimes Committed Against Police K-9s

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Increase Criminal Penalties for Crimes Committed Against Police K-9s

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1047 to increase criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or willfully resisting an animal working with police officers, firefighters, or search and rescue teams. “Florida’s K-9s play heroic roles in responding to emergencies, apprehending criminals, and keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “In Florida, back-the-blue […]

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