Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis warns Floridians of a telemarketing scam targeting seniors and most often Florida Blue customers. Blue Cross Blue Shield nationally has received complaints from members about scammer calls involving “experimental pain relief cream” to replace current pain medication. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Warns of Pain Relief Scams Targeting Seniors, Florida Blue Customers
Truck Parking System Installed in Marion and Sumter Counties
On any given day, thousands of tractor trailers travel Interstate 75 (I-75) in Central Florida, and now those truck drivers have an extra tool to help keep them – and every other driver – safe. Construction is wrapping up for the Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS) in Marion and Sumter counties, which are now operational. [Read more…] about Truck Parking System Installed in Marion and Sumter Counties
Caldwell Thanks Hero in Titusville
Man with legal license to carry a firearm engages shooter and saves lives
Representative Matt Caldwell, the principled conservative candidate for Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, thanked the man who prevented tragedy and saved lives in Titusville. [Read more…] about Caldwell Thanks Hero in Titusville
Bradenton man claims $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 MONOPOLY™ FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Lafayette Beare, 53, of Bradenton, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 MONOPOLY™ FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00. [Read more…] about Bradenton man claims $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 MONOPOLY™ FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game
Win up to $500,000 with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
The Florida Lottery introduced four new Scratch-Off games today that offer more than $169 million in total cash prizes. The games, EXTRA PLAY, CROSSWORD CASH VAULT, JOKER’S WILD, and LUCKY 7, range in price from $1 to $5. [Read more…] about Win up to $500,000 with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
May and June Monthly Actions: Agency Took Licensure Action against 14 Providers, 20 Additional Providers Suspended or Terminated from the Medicaid Program
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) issued final orders to 14 providers for failure to meet licensure requirements during the months of May and June. [Read more…] about May and June Monthly Actions: Agency Took Licensure Action against 14 Providers, 20 Additional Providers Suspended or Terminated from the Medicaid Program
Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Signs Letter to Poll Special Session on Stand Your Ground
Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) issued the following statement after submitting her petition to call the Legislature into special session to address problems with the “Stand Your Ground” law: [Read more…] about Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Signs Letter to Poll Special Session on Stand Your Ground
Florida Family Action Endorses Caldwell
Florida’s leading pro-life, pro-family organization throws weight behind Caldwell
John Stemberger, President & General Counsel of Florida Family Action, Florida’s leading pro-life, pro-family organization announced the endorsement of State Representative Matt Caldwell for Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture. [Read more…] about Florida Family Action Endorses Caldwell
Florida’s Strategic Plan for Economic Development 2018-2023 Designed to Sustain Economic Resiliency
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced a new economic development plan for Florida, the Florida Strategic Plan for Economic Development 2018-2023. DEO led the development of the five-year, statewide strategic plan to sustain the future of Florida’s growing economy. [Read more…] about Florida’s Strategic Plan for Economic Development 2018-2023 Designed to Sustain Economic Resiliency
Gov. Scott: Expedited Water Project Will Help Reduce Harmful Lake Okeechobee Discharges
Governor Rick Scott today announced that, under his direction, another key Everglades restoration project is moving forward ahead of schedule. This year, Governor Scott included funding to expedite this project in his recommended budget and then signed into law this investment of $6 million to begin construction on the S-333 expansion project by the end of the year. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Expedited Water Project Will Help Reduce Harmful Lake Okeechobee Discharges
