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Community Solar Poised to Serve 384,000 Florida Residents Affordable Energy

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Community solar roadmap highlights role of Florida
policies to give residents clean, low-cost energy choices

A new study from GTM Research found that community solar could deliver energy saving options for 384,000 Florida customers by 2030 and spur up to $4 billion in investments. The Vision for U.S. Community Solar: A Roadmap to 2030, which was produced for the non-profit group Vote Solar in partnership with GRID Alternatives and the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), shows how community solar in Florida could provide critical economic relief and local resiliency to vulnerable communities. [Read more…] about Community Solar Poised to Serve 384,000 Florida Residents Affordable Energy

Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of July 30 Voter Registration Deadline for Florida’s Primary Election

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Extended hours for the Voter Assistance Hotline available leading up to deadline

Secretary of State Ken Detzner reminds voters that the deadline for registering to vote in Florida’s Primary Election is this Monday, July 30. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Reminds Voters of July 30 Voter Registration Deadline for Florida’s Primary Election

Overdorf Snags First Responders’ Endorsement

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Toby Overdorf Campaign
Momentum for Toby Overdorf in the race for House District 83 continues with the
endorsement of the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of St. Lucie County.

The Toby Overdorf Campaign today announced the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of St. Lucie County. Overdorf, a Republican, is running for the District 83 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Gayle Harrell, who faces term limits this year. [Read more…] about Overdorf Snags First Responders’ Endorsement

Gov. Scott: More Than 88,000 New Businesses Opened in Florida Since Dec. 2010

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Governor Rick Scott today announced that 88,245 new businesses have opened in Florida since December 2010. Since Governor Scott took office, the number of private-sector employers in the Sunshine State has increased by more than 19 percent – helping lead Florida’s incredible economic turnaround. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More Than 88,000 New Businesses Opened in Florida Since Dec. 2010

Senator Aaron Bean Receives 2018 Guardian ad Litem Legislator of Year Award

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State Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) has received the 2018 Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Legislator of the Year Award. GAL Executive Director Alan Abramowitz presented the award to Senator Bean “for his unwavering commitment to GAL and to abused, abandoned and neglected children.” [Read more…] about Senator Aaron Bean Receives 2018 Guardian ad Litem Legislator of Year Award

Sean Shaw Statement on McGlockton Family Press Conference

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Sean Shaw

The family of Markeis McGlockton held a press conference at the Pinellas County Criminal Justice Center today to reiterate their call for the prosecution of Michael Drejka and the repeal of Stand Your Ground laws. Democratic Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw appeared with the family and offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Sean Shaw Statement on McGlockton Family Press Conference