Afghanistan Emergency BulletinDear Neighbor,
As the situation in Afghanistan deteriorates, I'm sending out this emergency bulletin to give all of Florida's Third Congressional District an update on how we can help evacuate our American citizens as well as those with Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs). I have also heard from our local veteran community that many are struggling with renewed trauma.
Major James Bertolino, with his wife, Laramie, and their daughters, Amelia James and Hadley Carter. -Photo: Submitted by Paul & Barb Bertolino
By Tami Stevenson
In 2007, Reverend Paul Bertolino and his wife, Barbara, decided to retire and move to Advent Christian Village (ACV) in Dowling Park. Their son, Major James Bertolino, (Jamie) was serving in the US Army at the time and they were so very proud of him. Today, they are bursting with pride as their son, since then, has not only given them a beautiful daughter-in-law and two adorable granddaughters, but is now serving at the Pentagon.
Hunter Peeler, Legislative Assistant
State Senator Jennifer Bradley, Chairwoman of the Suwannee County Legislative Delegation, announced last week that the annual delegation hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th, from 9:30 – 11:30 am. The location of the hearing is the Live Oak City Hall, 101 White Avenue, SE, Live Oak. Seating at the venue will provide for appropriate social distancing and the use of facial coverings is encouraged.
Representative Chuck Brannan
The Florida House of Representatives District 10
Staz Guntek, Legislative Assistant
Representative Chuck Brannan (R-Macclenny), Chairman of the Hamilton County Legislative Delegation, announced last week that the annual delegation hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, September 9th, 2021 at 5:00 PM. The location of the hearing is the Hamilton County Courthouse, in the main court room at 207 NE First Street, Jasper, FL 32052.
By Tami Stevenson
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2020 numbers last week showing Florida grew within the last ten years by 14.6 percent, while the nation’s growth was only 7.4 percent overall. The current population in Florida is now 21,538,187.
Attorney General Ashley Moody is enlisting convenience store owners from across Florida to help law enforcement solve crime. At a news conference in Tampa last week, Attorney General Moody highlighted a new partnership to encourage anonymous crime reporting to the statewide crime reporting tip line **TIPS.
Florida Department of Health and State Board of Education
Earlier this month the Florida Department of Health and State Board of Education issued Emergency Rules to protect parents’ freedom to choose what is best for their children.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday, three new policy proposals for the upcoming Legislative Session to help recruit new law enforcement officers and support Florida’s local and state law enforcement agencies.
https://www.suwanneetimes.com/322-2-3-21-emergency-covid-kit
This article first published in the Suwannee Valley Times on February 3, 2021. For anyone wishing to know more about how to help fight against COVID-19 and its variants, please visit this article.
SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUDICIAL ANNEX BUILDING
218 PARSHLEY STREET SOUTHWEST
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA 32064
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR AUGUST 17, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
~ In total, checks will be delivered to nearly 177,000 Florida educators ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis handed out the first of nearly 177,000 Disaster Relief Payments of up to $1,000 to Florida’s educators in recognition of their hard work to educate students in the 2020-2021 school year.
