Florida Legislature Moves to Regulate State's Use of Digital Currency

Florida Legislature Moves to Regulate State's Use of Digital Currency

Liv Caputo
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February 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A sweeping new bill would prohibit banks from dealing in digital currency without completing a comprehensive risk assessment to be approved by the Office of Financial Services. The measure builds on Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on Florida's use of a federalized central bank digital currency. SB 914, proposed by Republican Sen. Keith Perry, defines […]
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FMCA, State Legislator Believe Florida is Prepared for Rising Mosquito Concerns

FMCA, State Legislator Believe Florida is Prepared for Rising Mosquito Concerns

Jackson Bakich
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January 25, 2024
Concerns of mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise due to a rainier and wetter year approaching the state of Florida. However, a state legislator and a board member of the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) believe that the Sunshine State is up for the challenge. Despite South Florida witnessing its largest Dengue Fever outbreak in […]
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Boyd Introduces Bill to Curb 'Swatting'

Boyd Introduces Bill to Curb 'Swatting'

Daniel Molina
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February 11, 2021
“Swatting” refers to when attackers attempt “to trick law enforcement into sending heavily armed strike forces – like S.W.A.T.”
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Galvano endorses Jim Boyd for state Senate

Galvano endorses Jim Boyd for state Senate

Javier Manjarres
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August 19, 2019
The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (FRSCC) has announced that former Republican Manatee County State Representative, Jim Boyd, who is currently running for the state Senate in District 21, has garnered the endorsement of Senate President Bill Galvano (R).
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