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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $8.7 Million for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts and Workforce Education
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Willie David- State College of Florida ($2,940,000) – for the commercial driver license credentialing program.
- Florida Southwestern College (1,980,000) – for information technology credentialing programs.
- South Florida State College ($618,842) – for commercial driver license, welding, and tractor programs.
- Fort Myers Technical College ($973,000) – for diesel maintenance mechanic and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) programs.
- Cape Coral Technical College ($200,000) – for practical nursing credentialing programs.
- $482,000 through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support credentialing program equipment needs across the five awarded educational institutions.
- $1 million to CareerSource Suncoast, CareerSource Heartland, and CareerSource Southwest Florida to provide training and support for rapid credentialing programs.
- $500,000 to the Florida National Guard Foundation.
- $125,000 to the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association which represents emergency management professionals across the state.
- $125,000 to the Collier County Community Foundation.
- $125,000 to the Charlotte County Community Foundation.
- $125,000 to Collaboratory, a community foundation helping communities across Southwest Florida.
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Representative Angie Nixon: Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session was One Big Missed Opportunity
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March 9, 2024By
FNN NEWSTallahassee, Fla. – With Florida’s 2024 Legislative Session finally complete, it was clear that the elite corporate donors of Florida’s ambitious Republican politicians were the only winners. Session was a missed opportunity to serve the people of Florida whose top priorities were not addressed by Governor Ron DeSantis and his Republican allies in the legislature.
“Whether we’re talking about Florida’s youth, working families, or retirees, regardless of party affiliation, nearly everyone continues to struggle under Florida’s affordability crisis. We have skyrocketing property and auto insurance rates, along with the endless rise in housing and utility costs and Republican leaders have wasted this opportunity to provide real relief,” said Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville).
“Instead, we’ve seen too many attacks on the communities that struggle, not only with meeting their basic needs, but with feeling safe in their communities and hopeful about their futures. All Floridians deserve the freedom to be healthy and live safely while achieving prosperity through their hard work, but Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders have failed to do their part in making it a reality.”
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointments for Seminole County Court and Sarasota County Court
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March 9, 2024By
FNN NEWSTALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: one to the Seminole County Court and one to the Sarasota County Court.
Sylvia Grunor, of Sanford, to serve as Judge on the Seminole County Court
Grunor has worked as a Partner at Sylvia Grunor, P.A. since 2003. Previously, she was Of Counsel for Wicker, Smith, Tutan, et al., P.A. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her juris doctor from Stetson University. Grunor fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Herr.
Shannon Hankin, of Sarasota, to serve as Judge on the Sarasota County Court
Hankin has worked as a Partner at Hankin & Hankin since 2014. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Emory University and her juris doctor from the University of Georgia. Hankin fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Felix
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Florida State Senator Rosalind Osgood on Passage of (SB 62) Legislation Upholding Educational Equity
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March 6, 2024By
FNN NEWSTallahassee, Fla. – On Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, the Florida Legislature officially passed SB 62 – Resident Status for Tuition Purposes. SB 62, introduced by Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Tamarac) and Representative Jervonte Edmonds (D-West Palm Beach), allows individuals who have been incarcerated in a state or federal correctional facility in Florida not to lose his or her residency status. Geared towards education, this bill is a step forward for previously incarcerated students to either continue or start their education post-release.
This legislation, brought to Representative Edmonds by Miami Dade College, affords formerly incarcerated individuals access to in-state tuition rates and is a commitment to promoting a more forgiving educational environment that values rehabilitation and second chances. In response, Florida State Senator Rosalind Osgood issued the following statement:
This monumental victory in the Florida Legislature marks a significant stride towards educational equity for students from all walks of life. By ensuring that individuals who have been incarcerated maintain their residency status, this legislation not only dismantles financial obstacles but also reduces the stigma associated with past incarceration. I would like to extend a huge thank you to Representative Edmonds for his untiring dedication to this cause over in the House. I would also like to thank my fellow legislators for supporting this very important bill.”