Moments ago, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor to ask the Senate for “unanimous consent” to immediately take up and pass his legislation to block the online publication of blueprints used to make fully functioning 3D-printed guns. [Read more…] about GOP blocks Nelson’s effort to prevent release of 3D-printed gun blueprints
FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for I-75 in Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY
I-75 from N. Jones Loop Road (exit 161) to US 17 (exit 164): Construction project: Work continues to widen approximately four miles of the interstate from four to six lanes and widen the bridges over N. Jones Loop Road (exit #161) and Marion Avenue/Riverside Drive/Seminole Gulf Railway. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for I-75 in Charlotte County
Lighting Enhanced at Multiple Interchanges in Ocala Area
Motorists may notice increased light at the County Road (C.R.) 484, State Road (S.R.) 326 and C.R. 318 interchanges with Interstate 75 (I-75) this week. [Read more…] about Lighting Enhanced at Multiple Interchanges in Ocala Area
FDLE arrests Ocoee man for child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Sean Ralston Feanny, 33, of 1358 Olympia Park Circle, Ocoee, on 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Ocoee man for child pornography
Florida PSC Issues Report on Utility Storm Hardening and Restoration Actions
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued its report on electric utilities’ hurricane preparedness and restoration actions and found that, overall, the length of power outages was reduced, indicating that storm hardening practices work. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Issues Report on Utility Storm Hardening and Restoration Actions
CFO Jimmy Patronis: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Good for Floridians, Reforms Can’t Skyrocket Rates
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on congressional action to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until November 30, 2018, coinciding with the end of the 2018 Hurricane Season. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Good for Floridians, Reforms Can’t Skyrocket Rates
Overdorf Statement on Sewage Spill in Indian River Lagoon
Toby Overdorf, candidate for District 83 in the Florida House of Representatives, released the following statement regarding today’s news that sewage has spilled into the Indian River Lagoon: [Read more…] about Overdorf Statement on Sewage Spill in Indian River Lagoon
Florida Poly providing Draken International with the ‘missing link’
The military constantly needs combat training with skilled pilots flying as the “bad guys.” The U.S. Air Force has an increasing demand for this adversary air service and it’s turning to Draken International to provide it. At the same time, Draken is turning to Florida Polytechnic University for its high-tech expertise. [Read more…] about Florida Poly providing Draken International with the ‘missing link’
Nelson files bill to block publication of 3D-printed gun blueprints
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) filed legislation today to block the online publication of blueprints that can be used to make fully functioning 3D-printed guns. [Read more…] about Nelson files bill to block publication of 3D-printed gun blueprints
Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on President Trump’s Visit to Florida
Attorney General Pam Bondi later today will welcome President Donald J. Trump to Florida. This afternoon, Air Force One will land in Tampa where Attorney General Bondi will greet President Trump and welcome the President to her hometown: [Read more…] about Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on President Trump’s Visit to Florida
