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  Florida Residents Urged to Get Vaccinated Against Measles

  Jan 31 • 345 Views

  Florida Residents Urged to Get Vaccinated Against Measles ~ Contacts of measles cases being followed in Florida ~ TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health is working with other state and federal officials to monitor individuals who may have been exposed to measles cases across the state. In the past two weeks, four cases of measles have been identified and reported among travelers with unknown or no measles vaccinations who visited Florida. Two cases involved international travelers. "It's important all Floridia... Read more >>

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  Scott/ Lopez-Cantera Administrative Schedule for Saturday, January 31, 2015 – Sunday, February 1,...

  Jan 31 • 322 Views

  GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT’S SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS *** LT. GOVERNOR LÓPEZ-CANTERA’S SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS *** GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT’S SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS *** LT. GOVERNOR LÓPEZ-CANTERA’S SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS... Read more >>

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  FDOT District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report #5 for week of February 1, 2015

  Jan 30 • 430 Views

  DISTRICT ONE ROADWATCH REPORT #5 FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2015 District One is 12 counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk and Sarasota Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones. As a reminder, travelers can visit www.FL511.com or dial “511” from their phone to learn about traffic conditions on major roadw... Read more >>

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  Construction Updates: US 27 from Barry Road to US 192/Polk and Lake Counties,...

  Jan 30 • 318 Views

  CONSTRUCTION UPDATES US 27 from Barry Road to US 192/Polk and Lake Counties, Florida For the week of Sunday, February 1, 2015 Watch for a traffic shift on westbound US 192 under the US 27 overpass. Intermittent lane closures continue at night between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on southbound US 27. Nighttime work is necessary due to lane closure restrictions during daytime. Installation of sidewalk continues on the west and east side of US 27. The contractor continues placing lime rock, a necessary step prior to paving. ... Read more >>

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  Hurricane Experts Release Top 10 Mistakes Made By Homeowners in Hurricane-Prone Areas, Warn...

  May 29 • 33394 Views Sponsored

  Hurricane Experts Release Top 10 Mistakes Made By Homeowners in Hurricane-Prone Areas, Warn About Complacency  Small Steps Can Make Big Impact in Reducing Hurricane Loss and Aiding Recovery, Hurricane Experts Say  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With hurricane season officially starting Sunday, the National Hurricane Survival Initiative today released a list informed by hurricane experts of the “Top 10 Mistakes” Americans make that increase their risk from deadly storms and make recover... Read more >>

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  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County

  Jan 30 • 275 Views

  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Eric Finkel and the reappointment of Marilyn Lawless to the Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County. Finkel, 49, of Port Saint Lucie, is the chief executive officer of My Treasure Coast Online. He succeeds Garry Wilson and is appointed for a term beginning January 30, 2015, and ending November 13, 2018. Lawless, 75, of Port Saint Lucie, is a ... Read more >>

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  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Frank Diaz to Council on Homelessness

  Jan 30 • 315 Views

  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Frank Diaz to Council on Homelessness TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Frank Diaz to the Council on Homelessness. Diaz, 43, of Miami Lakes, is the co-chief executive officer of ADG Omnimedia. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning January 30, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016. CONTACT: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 717-9282 media@eog.myflorida.com... Read more >>

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  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Six to Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Inc. Board...

  Jan 30 • 248 Views

  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Six to Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Inc. Board of Directors TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced two appointments and four reappointments to the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Inc. Board of Directors. Yul Anderson, 53, of Miami, is the director of administrative services for the 11th Circuit Court. He succeeds Antoinette Wilcox and is appointed for a term beginning January 30, 2015, and ending June 30, 2017. Glenn Good, 60, of Gainesville, is the dean of th... Read more >>

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  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Sandra Haas to North Florida Community College District Board...

  Jan 30 • 265 Views

  Governor Rick Scott Appoints Sandra Haas to North Florida Community College District Board of Trustees TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Sandra Haas to the North Florida Community College District Board of Trustees. Haas, 67, of McAlpin, is a retired attorney. She previously served as a member of the Suwannee County School Board. Haas received her bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida. She succeeds William Brothers and is appointed for a term beginning Ja... Read more >>

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