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DCF reflects on collective impact for families and 2025 highlights
On Dec. 31, the Florida Department of Children and Families spotlights milestones and celebrates outcomes achieved ... more
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New laws take effect in Florida in 2026
Three new laws will go into effect starting in 2026. The laws will change how health coverage, pet insurance, and medical billing work in Florida. more
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Franklin applauds NOAA’s launch of AI-driven weather forecasting models
Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), on Dec. 22, welcomed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) announcement of a new suite of operational ... more
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Statement by SFWMD Chairman Goss on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 State Budget
On Dec. 16, SFWMD Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement ... more
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In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the FHSMV will release America 250 license plate this week. [The FLHSMV]
FLHSMV launches America 250 license plate
Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate ... more
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Governor Ron DeSantis announces the Floridians first 2026-2027 Budget
On Dec. 10, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget ... more
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Franklin applauds House passage of FY26 NDAA
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after House passage of the FY26 NDAA: more
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Iglesias to chair Hendry County Commission
Hendry County Commissioners started their Dec. 9 meeting by choosing Commissioner Ramon Iglesias as the new board chair. more
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Commissioner asks FDOT to extend public comments on Clewiston project
Hendry County Commissioner Ramon Iglesias is asking the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for an extension of the comment period on their upcoming project on US 27. more
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Florida TaxWatch calls on state to hire private contractors, non-profits to reduce SNAP error rate
On Thursday, Dec. 4, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Oh, SNAP! Federal Policy Changes Threaten... more
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Moody and Steube promote Safer Truckers Act
On Nov. 24, Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to protect drivers from dangerous situations by urging the passage of her Safer Truckers Act. more
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Let the voters choose the mayor
I want to begin by acknowledging a reality we all know: our city government has been under investigation for some time now over possible misconduct. I know this … more
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FDOT to hold meeting about U.S. 27 Design Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public information meeting for the U.S. 27 from Industrial Canal to W Sagamore Avenue... more
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Cameras catch drivers who speed in school zones
Drivers are advised to pay attention to the posted speed zones at school zones or they could face fines.   more
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Wreaths and flags decorated graves of veterans at Ridgelawn Cemetery. [Courtesy photo]
Hendry commissioners consider changes to cemetery rules
LABELLE – What decorations are appropriate on a grave?   more
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Franklin urges USDA to support specialty crop producers
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the agency to include Florida’s more
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