‘Internet Cafes’ Become Illegal
(Source: The Associated Press, 4/10/13) Up to 1,000 strip-mall parlors where people can play slot-like computer games became illegal Wednesday in Florida, with the governor signing a ban on the Read More
Florida Legislature Signs Contract for Gaming Study
(April 16, 2013) The Florida House and Senate announced the joint selection of Spectrum Gaming Group to complete a two-part study of gaming in Florida to assist the Legislature in Read More
Gov. Scott Issues Statement on Day #3 of FAA Furloughs
(April 23, 2013) Today, Governor Rick Scott issued a statement on the continuing furloughing of FAA employees due to sequestration: Governor Scott said, “Today is day three of FAA furloughs. Read More
Small County Takes on Tourism Industry Over Control of Bed Taxes
(Source: The Orlando Sentinel, April 22, 2013) Backed by the president of the state Senate, a small Florida county is challenging the state’s tourism industry over how it can spend Read More
DBPR Applauds Passage of Bill to Increase Efforts of Restaurant Inspections
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today thanked the House of Representatives for the passage of HB 795, which permits the Department’s Division of Read More