Manatee school zone speeding cameras issue nearly $600K in fines in less than 3 weeks

by Sunrise Consulting Group | Jan 6, 2025 | State of Florida

Around $600,000 in speeding tickets have been issued after Manatee County flipped the switch on cameras that catch drivers speeding through local school zones. The speed camera program, which has been approved by local government officials, began on the first day of...

Alex Andrade named House Health Care Budget Chief

by Sunrise Consulting Group | Jan 6, 2025 | State of Florida

The Pensacola Republican will oversee the biggest chunk of the state budget. House Speaker Daniel Perez and Budget Chief Lawrence McClure are turning to Pensacola Republican Rep. Alex Andrade to oversee the largest silo of the state...

Adam Botana wants to ease hurricane recovery as Florida braces for the next storms

by Sunrise Consulting Group | Jan 6, 2025 | State of Florida

The Bonita Springs Republican will also focus on insurance and local government reforms. Hurricane Ian flooded Rep. Adam Botana’s Southwest Florida district, making storm recovery central to his work in the House. That will continue in the...

LifeStream breaks ground on ‘monumental’ Citrus County facility

by Sunrise Consulting Group | Jan 6, 2025 | State of Florida

‘This endeavor is monumental and filled with challenges.’ It was 2018 when Gene McGee, a lobbyist and Citrus County community leader, threw the locals for a loop when he suggested a shift in priorities. Yes, the Suncoast Parkway and water restoration...

Congratulations to Shawn Foster on His Role as a Presidential Elector!

by Sunrise Consulting Group | Jan 6, 2025 | State of Florida

We are pleased to congratulate Shawn Foster for his recent service as one of Florida’s Presidential Electors! Shawn was selected to represent our state in the Electoral College, playing a key role in casting votes for President and Vice President during the U.S....