February 2, 2012 - Governor Rick Scott and the Florida House of Representatives have both submitted budgets that boost spending for the Florida Highway Patrol. Scott and House leaders have included a significant increase in appropriations for the purchase of new pursuit vehicles, as well as funding for communications and mobile data terminals (MDTs). No positions within the division were cut, despite a reduction of some 4,700 positions spread across other state agencies!
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February 2, 2012 - Last year, 173 U.S. law enforcement officers lost their lives in the line of duty - including 13 in Florida. To help the families of the slain Florida officers, Denny's Restaurants is kicking off a week-long Denny's Benefit Week where it will donate 10% of your pre-tax bill to the Tour de Force fund designed to raise money for the needy families. Simply go to www.floridatourdeforce.org to print out your coupon. Then go to Denny's and enjoy. Thumbs up and thanks! |
Do you have an old cell phone laying around?
An organization called, "Help Them Call Home" will take your old cell phone and turn it into calling cards for our troops. As it gets closer to the holiday season, many families are separated because of the war and tours of duty worldwide by our service personnel. How can you help? Easy - Donate your old cell phone and turn it into precious calling card minutes.
Simply visit this web site and follow the simple instructions for donation, including a label! Turn those old phones into a special gift today!
Help Them Call Home