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Gov. Scott: DCF to Redirect Funds, File Budget Amendment for Homelessness Prevention Services

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Governor Rick Scott today directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to file a budget amendment to redirect funding for homelessness prevention services. The Florida Legislature provided DCF spending authority in the FY 2018-19 budget for the Challenge Grant, but did not provide dollars needed to fund these important services. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: DCF to Redirect Funds, File Budget Amendment for Homelessness Prevention Services

U.S. 92 Closures Scheduled for Tonight in Daytona

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Both directions of U.S. 92 will be closed tonight night between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. as will the Interstate 4 (I-4) eastbound to Interstate 95 (I-95) southbound ramp for work activities. No detours are scheduled July 4-7 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Detours will be well marked. Travelers are advised to slow down, and follow the detour signs through construction zones. Posted detours are:

I-4 eastbound to I-95 southbound ramp closure

  • Take I-4 exit 129 towards U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard)

U.S. 92 closure

  • I-95 southbound to U.S. 92 eastbound: Take exit 260A towards State Road 400 (Beville Road) to Williamson Boulevard
  • U.S. 92 eastbound traffic: Take Tomoka Farms Road, Bellevue Avenue, Williamson Boulevard
  • I-95 northbound to U.S. 92 westbound and U.S. 92 westbound traffic: Take Williamson Boulevard, Bellevue Avenue, Tomoka Farms Road

Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances, and if this happens, the closures may be rescheduled.

Updates will be available on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website, CFLRoads.com.

Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].

FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.

Commissioner Adam Putnam Provides Fireworks Tips for Safe Independence Day

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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service encourage Floridians to use fireworks responsibly while celebrating this Fourth of July. Since January, 1,564 wildfires have burned approximately 89,307 acres throughout Florida. [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam Provides Fireworks Tips for Safe Independence Day

Gregory Wins NRA Endorsement

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Both the National Rifle Association and Unified Sportsmen of Florida give Tommy
Gregory high marks for his commitment to protecting the Second Amendment. 

The Tommy Gregory Campaign today announced the endorsements of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) and Unified Sportsmen of Florida. 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 Wins NRA Endorsement

What They Are Saying: Gov. Scott Awards More Than $16 Million Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

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On Friday, Governor Rick Scott announced that the final awards for the 2017-2018 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund have been made, granting six additional communities with more than $16 million in funding. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature, provided a total of $85 million for improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about What They Are Saying: Gov. Scott Awards More Than $16 Million Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

Florida Lottery celebrates end of fiscal year with record sales and contributions to education

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The Florida Lottery announces another record-breaking sales year with more than $6.7 billion in annual sales for fiscal year 2017-18. As a result, the Lottery anticipates more than $1.7 billion in contributions to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), shattering all previous fiscal year transfer records.

“Education is our number one priority, and we are proud of this milestone moment,” said Secretary Jim Poppell. “We are thankful to Governor Scott for his leadership, our retail partners, loyal players and dedicated employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Florida’s students and their families.”

Over the past 30 years, the Florida Lottery has firmly established itself as a dependable funding source to enhance public education, contributing more than $33 billion in total. The Lottery has transferred more than $1 billion annually for each of the past 16 consecutive fiscal years. Lottery transfers to education represent approximately six percent of the state’s total education budget, and are appropriated by the Florida Legislature and administered by the Florida Department of Education.