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George McGregor

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Business

Broward Sheriff’s Office Partners With Brightline On Mental Health

George McGregor Jan 17, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Mental health crisis accounts for 75 percent of train related incidents, according to Brightline. In order to bring awareness to this growing epidemic, the Broward Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with…

Business

Surgeon General Commends Governor for Commitment to Public Health

George McGregor Jan 15, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis in April 2019, when he announced that he was appointing physician Scott Rivkees (right) as surgeon general, a position that doubles as secretary of the Florida Department of Health. Photo: Ron DeSantis, Twitter. …

Crime

Guilty Plea In South Florida for Facebook Threats to Hispanics; “Coming to Rape and Kill,” Entire…

George McGregor Jan 15, 2020

According to the facts admitted at the change of plea hearing, between May 30, 2019, and August 14, 2019, Eric Lin made multiple threatening communications via Facebook to injure and kill a South Florida resident and to kill all Hispanics…

Crime

Broward County Businessman Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Role in Venezuela Bribery Scheme;…

George McGregor Jan 14, 2020

Juan Jose Hernandez Comerma (Hernandez), 54, of Weston, Florida, pleaded guilty Jan. 10, 2017, to one count of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and one count of violating the FCPA. Photo: Twiter. …

Health

Florida Department of Health Released Annual Report on Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

George McGregor Jan 13, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, FL - The Florida Department of Health (Department) Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) has released its 2018-2019 Annual Report to the Governor, Senate President and Speaker of the House of…

Health

Department of Health Awards $4.5 Million in Grants to Florida Research Institutions Working to End…

George McGregor Jan 13, 2020

The research grants were awarded through a peer-reviewed, competitive process based on recommendations by the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board. Researchers at any university or research institute in Florida are eligible…

Business

Broward Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Public Information Officer

George McGregor Jan 11, 2020

Prior to joining the department, Gerdy St. Louis worked as the communications director for the public involvement efforts for major roadway design and construction projects for the Florida Department of Transportation, the Miami-Dade…

Business

Workers in Majority of U.S. to See Increase in Minimum Wage in 2020; Biggest Impact in California,…

George McGregor Dec 28, 2019

The highest rates in the nation are found at the municipal level. Seattle has the highest minimum wage rate at $16.00 per hour for large employers and $15.00 for small employers. New York City's minimum wage is set at $15.00 per hour for…

Business

Boeing Announces New Leadership; Says Will “Bring Renewed Commitment to Transparency, Better…

George McGregor Dec 28, 2019

A Boeing 737 Airplane at Manchester Airport. According to the company press release, Boeing decided a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the Company moving forward as it works to repair relationships with…

Local

Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Calls to Strike Down Unconstitutional Gun…

George McGregor Dec 28, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nicole Fried, filed a brief opposing an unconstitutional state law that punishes local government officials who pass local gun safety ordinances. Photo credit: Nikki Fried/Twitter TALLAHASSEE, FL - On December…

Business

Lieutenant Governor Nuñez Highlights 2019 Administration Achievements; “Quite an Exciting and…

George McGregor Dec 24, 2019

“We have had quite an exciting and successful first year. Governor DeSantis and I look forward to tackling a number of issues in the upcoming legislative session and are confident that 2020 will yield significant results for…

Local

Florida Department of Agriculture Issues Overnight Certificate of Animal Movement, Permit for Mr.…

George McGregor Dec 24, 2019

The permit will allow their reindeer to enter and exit “all homes, domiciles, encampments, and premises in Florida” between the hours of 8:00 PM December 24, 2019 and 7:00 AM December 25, 2019, through or over any U.S. border port. File…

Business

Florida Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Leadership in Securing…

George McGregor Dec 24, 2019

Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee, FL DOS, Supervisors of Elections, and law enforcement partners announcing commitments to election security and integrity in Florida, October 2019; Photo credit: Twitter @FLSecofState TALLAHASSEE, FL -…

Crime

Alabama Woman Accused of Sneaking Mobile Phone Into Florida Jail

George McGregor Dec 19, 2019

Mitchell is charged with multiple counts of conspiracy to introduce contraband (a cellular telephone) into a state correctional institution and the unlawful use of a two-way communication device. File photo: Pixabay. GRACEVILLE, FL -…

Health

Additional Human Case of West Nile Virus Infection Confirmed in Jacksonville’s Duval County;…

George McGregor Dec 19, 2019

The City of Jacksonville Mosquito Control and DOH-Duval continue surveillance and prevention efforts. Health officials caution not to focus on the specific location of cases as the mosquitos that can spread West Nile Virus can travel five…

Environment

Trails Project Provides Safe Route for East Central Florida Park Users

George McGregor Dec 19, 2019

DEP's Division of State Lands Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to agencies of city, county, state or federal governments and organizations, for the development…

Environment

Florida Department of Agriculture, USDA Eradicate Nearly 170,000 Giant African Land Snails in South…

George McGregor Dec 19, 2019

Scientists consider the giant African land snail to be one of the most damaging snails in the world, because it is known to consume at least 500 different types of plants, and can pose a serious health risk to humans. These snails could…

Business

Philanthropists Gather in Sands Point New York

George McGregor Dec 17, 2019

Mark Engel, Rick Krosnick, JoAnn Engel (Rick Krosnick presented Mark and JoAnn Engel with a plaque in recognition of their support for JNF) SANDS POINT, NY - Supporters of Jewish National Fund-USA’s (JNF) Housing Development Fund…