Category Archives: Florida

First DCA Says Emergency Generator Rule Remains in Effect; Agreeing with Governor Scott

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November 15, 2017
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the First District Court of Appeal rejected a motion by the nursing home industry to invalidate the Governor’s life-saving emergency generator rule. The Court in a one-page order denied the nursing home industry’s claim that the emergency generator rule is not in effect as the appeals process continues. According to FS120.56(3)(b) and legal precedent, the Governor’s…

November 7, 2017
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PALM BAY, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – State Representative Randy Fine (R-South Brevard County) and State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg), filed identical bills Tuesday, HB 545 and SB 780, which will amend the 2016 Florida law championed by Senate President Joe Negron and former Representative Ritch Workman to create a new zero-tolerance policy for Florida governments…

October 26, 2017
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NEW YORK (FNN NEWS) - Jay Ellis, who currently stars as ‘Lawrence’ on HBO’s critically-acclaimed comedy series, ”Insecure,” will serve as the 2018 ABFF Celebrity Ambassador. Photo: Austin Hargraves for Out Magazine.

New York, NY (FNN NEWS) – Source: ABFF // The 22nd American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returns to Miami, June 13-17, 2018 with an exciting lineup of film screenings, events and innovative programming. This year, the week’s schedule will include several new experiences, classes and networking opportunities for festival attendees. The festival, in its 22nd…

October 16, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) – Orange County Property Appraiser (OCPA) Rick Singh certified and delivered the 2017 tax roll, valued at over $172 billion Monday.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Office of the OCPA // Each year Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh is responsible for fairly and equitably assessing over 453,000 real estate parcels and almost 61,000 tangible personal property accounts while applying all applicable exemptions and classifications. On October 16, 2017, Rick Singh certified and delivered the…

October 13, 2017
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor and Board Chairman Eric Rollings (D) filed paperwork on Friday to run for the Orange County Commissioner, District 3 seat in 2020. Rollings is the first candidate to officially file to run for public office in 2020 with Orange County Supervisor of Election’s office. Pete…

October 10, 2017
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ORANGE COUNTY (FNN NEWS) - Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke (District 3) officially filed papers to run for Orange County Mayor Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Pete Clarke.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke (R – District 3), who during a recent Orange County Republican Executive Committee meeting announced his consideration for Orange County Mayor, is the latest to officially file to run for Mayor Jacobs’ seat on Tuesday. Commissioner Clarke has been busy of late working with the 1-4 for…

October 10, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) - Florida Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith has hired veteran community leader Jacqueline “Jackie” Gomez-Tejeda to join his legislative team as District Executive Secretary (DES). Photo: Office of Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Office of Florida Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith // Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith has hired community leader, Jacqueline “Jackie” Gomez-Tejeda to join his legislative team. Gomez-Tejeda brings over two decades of experience in social work and government relations into her new role as Rep. Smith’s District Executive Secretary (DES). Gomez-Tejeda…

October 9, 2017
Written by: Mellissa Thomas
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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) - U.S. Representatives Val Demings (center) and Darren Soto (left), with U.S. Senator Bill Nelson on hand, held an informative disaster assistance workshop at Valencia College's west campus Monday. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – U.S. Representatives Val Demings and Darren Soto, in partnership with FEMA, the National Flood Insurance Program, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Small Business Administration, held an informative disaster assistance workshop from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Valencia College’s west campus Monday. Representatives from each organization provided action steps for…

October 9, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) - Orange County School Board Chairman Bill Sublette announced his candidacy for county mayor in a press conference in downtown Orlando Monday. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange County School Board Chairman Bill Sublette launched his official campaign for Orange County Mayor in a press conference in the lobby of the First Green Bank in downtown Orlando Monday. In his press conference, Sublette announced that he plans to employ his extensive experience with the Orange County School…

October 9, 2017
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ORLANDO (FNN NEWS) - The Florida Cup announced its partnership with Universal Orlando Resort for the Florida Cup on Monday. Photo: Mellissa Thomas/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Flanked by Optimus Prime and Bumblebee before the Universal Studios globe, Florida Cup, Florida’s premier international soccer tournament, officially announced its partnership with Universal Orlando Resort Monday. Florida Cup CEO Ricardo Villar expressed his excitement for the partnership. The 2018 Florida Cup, which will be held over ten days in January,…