Florida Agriculture Education

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Encourages Students to Apply for USDA Scholarships at Historically Black and Tribal Colleges and Universities

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Scholars Programs for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal land-grant colleges and universities. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is encouraging students attending eligible Florida institutions to apply. “With the Florida agriculture industry’s increasing need for professionals skilled in cutting-edge innovation…

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Florida Law Firm Withdrawals Trump’s Pennsylvania Election Lawsuit

Florida law firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, withdrew late Thursday, from representing the Trump campaign in a federal lawsuit seeking to block the certification of Pennsylvania’s election results. They are the third law firm to shy away from the Trump campaign’s post-election lawsuits. In…

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Florida Gov. DeSantis: Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ drafted a proposed bill, that expands the list of “forcible felonies” under Florida’s self-defense law to include criminal mischief causing “interruption or impairment” of a business. The draft, in its entirety, can be viewed below, but some of the key items…

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Florida Lottery Education

Florida Lottery Reaches $38-Billion In Contributions to Education

The Florida Lottery announced its latest transfer to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) has brought its life-to-date education contributions to more than $38-billion over the past 32 years. Since the Lottery’s inception, Florida’s public schools have received more than $20.3 billion, while colleges…

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“I’m the Reason DJ Short-E Ain’t Made It” Radio Host Orlando Davis of WiLD 94.1 Sued

TAMPA, Fla. – Legal tremors are expected in Tampa’s music radio industry now that well-known nightclub DJ, Erik Mishiyev – also known as “DJ Short-E” – has sued WiLD 94.1’s Orlando Davis, a popular radio personality who also serves as program director. Beasley Media Group…

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