The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved cost recovery for Duke Energy Florida, LLC’s (DEF) new Citrus County power plant, one of the largest industry projects of its kind. The 1,640-megawatt (MW) natural gas facility will provide enough energy to power approximately 110,000 residential homes. [Read more…] about PSC Allows Duke’s New Citrus County Plant to Begin Service
FDLE arrests Lady Lake man on 10 counts of child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Sergio Guerrero, 41, of 37402 Hobby Way, Lady Lake, on 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Lady Lake man on 10 counts of child pornography
Town of Ocean Breeze Council President Ken De Angeles Endorses Overdorf
De Angeles says Overdorf is the clear choice for House District 73.
The Toby Overdorf Campaign today announced the endorsement of Ken De Angeles, President of the Town of Ocean Breeze Council. 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 Town of Ocean Breeze Council President Ken De Angeles Endorses Overdorf
Florida PSC Refunds FPL Customers for Hurricane Matthew Costs
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers will soon see a one-time refund, plus interest, on their monthly bill. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Refunds FPL Customers for Hurricane Matthew Costs
Public Defender Larry Eger Endorses Gregory
Tommy Gregory’s momentum continues with the endorsement
of Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Larry Eger.
The Tommy Gregory Campaign today announced the endorsement of Larry Eger, Public Defender in Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit. Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Joe Gruters, who is running for the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about Public Defender Larry Eger Endorses Gregory
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Jacksonville City Council
Governor Rick Scott announced the appointments of Terrance Freeman and Ju’Coby Pittman to the Jacksonville City Council. Freeman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Reginald Brown and Pittman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Katrina Brown, both beginning July 10, 2018. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Jacksonville City Council
PSC Sets Florida Relay System Annual Budget
Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a reduced annual budget for Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI), keeping the monthly surcharge—applied to landline customer bills—at its current 10 cents. [Read more…] about PSC Sets Florida Relay System Annual Budget
University of West Florida partners with state and local election officials to enhance cybersecurity preparations
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity recently partnered with the Florida Department of State and election officials across Florida to provide training for supervisors of elections and key personnel to enhance cybersecurity resiliency ahead of the 2018 elections. [Read more…] about University of West Florida partners with state and local election officials to enhance cybersecurity preparations
PSC Adds 689 Area Code to Central Florida
With new Central Florida phone numbers in high demand, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today implemented a 689 area code to overlay the existing 407 area code. [Read more…] about PSC Adds 689 Area Code to Central Florida
Florida Realtors® PAC supports candidates for Cabinet, Florida Senate, Florida House of Representatives
Florida Realtors® PAC made its candidate endorsements for the 2018 election cycle.
More than 300 candidates have qualified to run for state Senate and House of Representatives seats this election cycle. Florida Realtors PAC has announced an initial list of supported candidates in these races. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® PAC supports candidates for Cabinet, Florida Senate, Florida House of Representatives