As summer begins and children spend time in new settings with unfamiliar caregivers, it’s an important time for parents to arm them with information to keep kids safe from sexual abuse. That’s why the Florida Department of Children and Families and Lauren’s Kids teamed up to provide new educational tools for parents, children and youth-serving […]
Internationally recognized artist Romero Britto will design the newly approved Lauren’s Kids specialty license plate in support of the foundation’s efforts to prevent child sexual abuse through education and awareness. “Nothing is more important than keeping Florida’s innocent children safe and, through the sale of these license plates, we will be able to greatly expand […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Ron Sachs to discuss the top issues facing Florida’s agriculture industry. With the recent defeat of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, Putnam says Florida has a lot to lose if lawmakers don’t come to an agreement. […]
Elected officials from the National League of Cities (NLC) expressed alarm to members of Congress for cutting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding today at a press conference in Washington. A delegation of Mayors and City Council Members from across the country voiced their support for the 40 year-old CDBG program, citing it as one […]
On the heels of a Pentagon announcement that women will soon fill front-line combat positions as part of U.S. special forces, a new nationwide CapitalSoup.com poll documents widespread public support for women being included if a U.S. military draft were ever reinstated. The poll, conducted by CapitalSoup.com and Mason-Dixon Polling & Research to mark the […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Alia Faraj-Johnson. Their discussion took place in the heart of the State Emergency Operations Center soon after Tropical Storm Andrea made landfall in Florida. Amid what’s expected to be a busy hurricane season, Koon advises […]
If you’ve been watching the NBA playoffs, you may have noticed Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra, Assistant Coaches Ron Rothstein and Keith Askins, shooting guard Mike Miller & guard James Jones wearing teal wrist bands. They’ve even been spotted in the NBA’s Instagram feed (see photos here and here). So what are these bands? They’re in support of the non-profit organization Lauren’s […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Commission on Ethics Executive Director Virlindia Doss sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes. Their discussion examines newly increased penalties for public officials who fail to properly disclose their finances and Florida’s new ethics reform law. The state’s elected officials are now racing to meet a July […]
The Sixth Annual RAP River Run provides essential funding for the Runaway Alternatives Project, and for the fourth consecutive year race participants and spectators will be able to quench their thirst with spring water donated by Zephyrhills Brand 100% Natural Spring Water. The River Run will be held this Saturday at Sims Park in downtown […]
In recognition of the vital role good sportsmanship plays in shaping today’s student-athletes, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) today announced the recipients of this year’s Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Awards. The award honors schools whose athletic teams demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship during the 2012-2013 regular season and FHSAA State Series. This year, 20 high […]
Area residents with Down syndrome and other disabilities will have the opportunity to learn how to ride conventional two-wheeled bicycles at the iCan Bike Camp next week, supported by a donation of spring water from Zephyrhills Brand 100% Natural Spring Water. The camp begins Sunday and runs until Friday, June 14, at Freedom High School […]
Reflecting its strong commitment to recognizing academic achievement as well as athletic success, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) tonight named Simon Shuham of Cooper City and Kristin Sweeney of Tallahassee as Florida’s male and female Scholar-Athletes of the Year. The much-anticipated announcement of the winners of the state’s most prestigious honor for student-athletes […]
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