Billy Cypress Billy Cypress, the former long-serving chair of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians died on February 28th at the age of 74. First elected to the Miccosukee Business Council in 1973, Cypress served for 26 years as chair. During his tenure, he helped reclaim tens of thousands of acres for the Tribe, established the Tribe’s Read more about In Memoriam[…]
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session started on March 4th. February was a very busy month with a third special session, the resignation of Florida’s lieutenant governor, the swearing in of a new attorney general, the creation of House budget workgroups and preparation for the 2025 session. SPECIAL SESSION After two special sessions on immigration during the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Appointments by Governor DeSantis: Taylor Hatch Appointed secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families was Taylor Hatch, who formerly served as director of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Jacksonville Transportation Authority Appointed were Max Glober, vice president of marketing at First Coast Energy, LLP; and Donald “Donnie” Horner III, vice president of investor relations Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
In honor of President’s Day on February 17th, we thought you would enjoy this story about Georgefest and the world’s largest rubber duck. The City of Eustis celebrates the country’s longest-running George Washington’s Birthday Festival each February, called Georgefest. This year, a 6-story rubber duck was displayed for all to admire. Mama Duck (nicknamed “Duke” Read more about GeorgeFest[…]
FISHING AND HUNTING Floridians wishing to obtain a fishing or hunting license will enjoy a discounted rate until January 3, 2025. Short-term, annual and five-year licenses will be half-price. Lifetime sportsman licenses for children under 17 will also be discounted by 50 percent. DEFENSE GRANTS Eleven organizations and counties received funding through the Florida Department Read more about Issues of Interest[…]