In a straw poll conducted yesterday by the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, Kathleen Peters emerged as the top candidate for Pinellas County Commission in District 6. [Read more…] about Kathleen Peters wins Pinellas County GOP straw poll
Gregory Releases First TV Ad
The spot features Tommy Gregory’s wife, Erica, outlining his conservative
credentials and why she is confidently behind his candidacy for House District 73.
The Tommy Gregory Campaign today released its first television spot, “Tommy.” It features Gregory’s wife, Erica, outlining his conservative credentials and experience as a military veteran, prosecutor, and family man and why she is confidently behind his candidacy. 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 Gregory Releases First TV Ad
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $3 million
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since May 8, resulting in an estimated $306 million jackpot for the Tuesday, July 10, drawing. Florida players have the chance to become the state’s third MEGA MILLIONS jackpot winner by purchasing a $2 ticket at any of the more than 13,000 Lottery retailers across the state. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $3 million
Multiple Traffic Pacing Operations on Eastbound S.R. 408 Scheduled for July 10
Multiple traffic pacing operations are scheduled to occur on eastbound State Road (S.R.) 408 between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10. [Read more…] about Multiple Traffic Pacing Operations on Eastbound S.R. 408 Scheduled for July 10
Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order to Combat Algal Blooms in South Florida
Governor Rick Scott today issued an emergency order in Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties to help combat algal blooms caused by Lake Okeechobee water discharges from the Army Corps of Engineers. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order to Combat Algal Blooms in South Florida
Mast Urges Army Corps to Use Emergency Measures to Prevent Discharges
Following Mast Letter, Army Corps Conducting
“Full Assessment of System Conditions”
State of Emergency Declared For Martin County
Following yesterday’s announcement that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will “conduct a full assessment of system conditions” and Governor Rick Scott’s announcement that he will declare a State of Emergency in Martin County, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today urged the Army Corps to use emergency authority to cease discharges until they “can definitively prove that the toxic algae pollution problem no longer exists.” [Read more…] about Mast Urges Army Corps to Use Emergency Measures to Prevent Discharges
UNF Lands National Affordable Colleges 2018-19 Top LGBTQ-Friendly College List
AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a leader in higher education information, resources, affordability and rankings has recognized the University of North Florida as being one of the most inclusive campuses for LGBTQ students in the country. [Read more…] about UNF Lands National Affordable Colleges 2018-19 Top LGBTQ-Friendly College List
Florida Education Association and Polk Education Association endorse Bob Doyel
Democratic candidate for State Senate District 22, Bob Doyel, announced today the endorsement of both the Florida Education Association and the Polk Education Association, in recognition of Doyel’s advocacy for both teachers and school support
professionals. [Read more…] about Florida Education Association and Polk Education Association endorse Bob Doyel
SunRail’s Southern Expansion Features “First 50 Free”
Promotion Covers the First 15 Days of Service
SunRail’s new Southern Expansion is set to open the end of this month. In celebration of this major milestone, SunRail is offering a “First 50 Free” promotion to riders whose trip originates at any of the four new southern stations starting Monday, July 30, and running through Friday, August 17. [Read more…] about SunRail’s Southern Expansion Features “First 50 Free”
Gov. Scott: More Than $1.4 Million Invested to Protect Military Installations, Support Communities
Governor Rick Scott announced that $1,469,000 has been awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program to six projects to protect military installations across the state. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More Than $1.4 Million Invested to Protect Military Installations, Support Communities