by Mary Ann Hutton | Jul 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the latest news of the attempted assassination of former President Trump and the current Republican Presidential Nominee of 2024, I am reminded that being a public servant does not come without a price, as history has shown us. Sometimes that price is paid by the...
by Mary Ann Hutton | Jun 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Governor DeSantis provided very sound advice for all government entities. He stated in a veto letter, “Governments should strive to do more with less, It can be done and my actions today cements that lesson for the nation.” Those words came from his in line-vetoed...
by Mary Ann Hutton | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Annually in November, The Florida Department of Revenue issues a Tax Information Publication. The publication provides information regarding tax increases and tax rates on fuel products in Florida. The publication also provides a link for a list of local options and...
by Mary Ann Hutton | May 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year when we remember and honor our fallen and we also see rising hope with our new graduates. On May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, James A. Garfield said “We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they...
by Mary Ann Hutton | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
You and your vote will determine who wins the primary election in August and who wins the general election in November. I have had a lot of questions concerning voting, especially who can vote in the closed primary and who can vote in the open general election....
by Mary Ann Hutton | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Cattle production has been a big part of Florida’s heritage since the 1500s when Spanish explorers brought livestock to the Florida Peninsula. By the 1600s Florida was home to 34 cattle ranches and 20,000 heads of cattle. The cattle industry is a viable industry in...