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Palm Beach Post: POINT OF VIEW: Congress must fund programs to treat opioid overdoses

Far too many Floridians are affected by the national opioid epidemic. In 2016, more than 4,000 Floridians lost their lives after overdosing, so it is not surprising many of us can name a family member, friend or acquaintance affected by opioid overdoses. Our communities are in danger. The entire nation is talking about how to […]

Miami Herald: Support the constitutional amendment that would ensure victims and their families a voice

BY JEB BUSH When a crime is committed, and a suspect is apprehended, they are granted certain rights. They are guaranteed the right to know what crime they are accused of committing, to confront their accusers, and to have a speedy and fair trial by an impartial jury. Those rights ensure the defendant is protected […]

Tampa Bay Times, The Buzz: Rick Scott visits St. Pete to push for a crime victims’ rights ballot measure

By Divya Kumar Gov. Rick Scott pledged his support for bringing Marsy’s Law to Florida, a measure that has had versions passed in six other states that add constitutional protections for crime victims’ rights, on Tuesday in St. Petersburg before the Florida Constitution Revision Commission held its final public hearing on Tuesday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Campaign underway to add […]

WFLA: Advocates pushing for Marsy’s Law in Florida

By: Jamel Lanee’ ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Victims of crimes are pushing to pass Marsy’s Law in Florida. Michael Liles spoke before the Florida Constitution Revision Commission on Tuesday in honor of his wife Deborah. She was murdered last year at their home in Jacksonville. “The person who did it was previously a convicted felon. He […]

FOX10 TV: “Pensacola Works for Me” Tourism Campaign

PENSACOLA, FL (WALA) – Did you know? Tourism-related tax revenue and visitor spending helps fund various components of K-12 public schools, road and highway maintenance and beach beautification, as well as other programs developments which enhance citizens’ way of life. The tourism industry provides the county with nearly $800 million in direct visitor spending and employs […]

The Capitolist: Harris Technology Bolsters North Carolina’s Natural Disaster Preparedness

By Brian Burgess  An innovative Harris Corporation technology that allows more detailed 3-D aerial mapping is helping North Carolina become better prepared for natural disasters – and it could also help the company’s home state of Florida, company officials said. The technology, called Geiger-mode LIDAR, has detailed about 1/3 of North Carolina’s complex topography for the state’s flood risk mapping […]

Florida Today: Florida crime victims need Proposal 96 | Opinion

By: Carole Jean Jordan If you or someone you love becomes a victim of crime, how would you want to be treated? You would likely want to be informed of any major developments in the case, to have your opinion taken into consideration and, ultimately, to be treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, Florida victims are […]

Tallahassee Democrat: Opinion: Level the playing field for Florida franchise operators

By: Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen A large part of Florida’s thriving economy is fueled by franchised businesses, which provide some of our most common services – fast food, auto repairs, haircuts and so on. Without committed business owners who take on the responsibility of growing small local businesses associated with big national chains, we would miss out on countless […]