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Feb 12, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, FDACS •
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Comments Off on Commissioner Adam Putnam Recognizes Dr. Martha Rhodes Roberts as the 2017 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today recognized Dr. Martha Rhodes Roberts as the 2017 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Commissioner Putnam presented the award to Dr. Roberts at the annual Woman of the Year in Agriculture Luncheon held at the...
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Feb 12, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, FDACS, Media Advisories •
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Comments Off on Commissioner Adam Putnam to Attend 2018 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
MEDIA ADVISORY Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam will attend the 2018 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Florida State Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Men and women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida...
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Feb 9, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, Education, Homepage Slider, K-12 •
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Comments Off on Commissioner Stewart Names Florida’s 2018 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart today named Kenneth Savage, of Lee County, as the 2018 Principal of the Year and Jackie Ramsey, of Orange County, as the 2018 Assistant Principal of the Year. These school leaders were honored at the Commissioner’s...
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Feb 8, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, Higher Education •
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Comments Off on UCF Hydrogen Fuel Expert Selected for International Award
A UCF Florida Solar Energy Center scientist with 40 years of experience in research and innovation in the field of hydrogen energy has been selected to receive an international award named after the visionary futuristic writer Jules Verne. Nazim Muradov has...
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Feb 7, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, FWC •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Shikar-Safari honors 2018 Wildlife Officer of the Year
The Shikar-Safari Club International today named Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Michael Bibeau its 2018 Wildlife Officer of the Year during the Commission meeting near Tallahassee. Shikar-Safari Club International is a...
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Feb 7, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, FWC •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on FWC recognizes landowner George C. Owens for outstanding stewardship efforts
Washington County landowner George C. Owens is the 2017 Florida Land Steward of the Year. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its February meeting recognized Owens for managing his property with exemplary land stewardship through...
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Jan 30, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, FDACS •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Tony Alvarez, Gianna Rivera Win “Fresh From Florida” Student Chef Cook-Off
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced that Tony Alvarez and Gianna Rivera of Bloomingdale High School in Hillsborough County are the 2018 “Fresh From Florida” Student Chef Cook-Off champions. Alvarez and Rivera...
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Jan 26, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, Crime & Law Enforcement •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Gov. Rick Scott Recognizes Law Enforcement During Florida First Responder Appreciation Week
Governor Rick Scott today visited the Naples Police Department and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Professional Development Center to thank Florida law enforcement officers for their work to keep families safe. Earlier this week, Governor Scott issued a...
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Jan 25, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, Education, K-12 •
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Comments Off on First Lady Ann Scott Awards K-12 Students in the Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Find Yourself in a Book Contest
First Lady Ann Scott today recognized the winners of the Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Find Yourself in a Book Contest. First Lady Scott was joined by K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons and Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell. The award ceremony...
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Jan 25, 18 •
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Awards & Recognition, Government, Higher Education, Sports •
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Comments Off on Governor Scott Congratulates the University of Central Florida Knights
Governor Rick Scott today visited the University of Central Florida’s football team to congratulate them on their undefeated season. Governor Scott awarded each player with the Governor’s Sports Award and a copy of the proclamation the Governor issued...
