The Florida Lottery today introduces the MONOPOLY™JACKPOT™ family of Scratch-Off games. The four new games feature more than $355 million in cash prizes and over 31 million winning tickets! All Lottery retailers are expected to have these new tickets in stock and available for purchase within 72 hours. [Read more…] about Hit the jackpot this summer with new MONOPOLY™-themed family of Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
Gov. Scott: $16 Million in Job Growth Grant Awards Will Continue Economic Growth
Governor Rick Scott announced today 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 has provided a total of $85 million for targeted projects to improve infrastructure and enhance workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $16 Million in Job Growth Grant Awards Will Continue Economic Growth
BusinessForce Endorses Cortes for Reelection
The pro-business organization endorses Bob Cortes’s reelection bid
for House District 30 because he will always fight for a free economy.
The Bob Cortes Campaign today announced the endorsement of BusinessForce, a business group that endorses candidates who support the free enterprise system and sound, responsible business practices in government. [Read more…] about BusinessForce Endorses Cortes for Reelection
“The Race for Governor” Televised Debate Project Update
Organizers of a statewide televised debate project in Florida’s gubernatorial primary contests announced some changes in an update released today. [Read more…] about “The Race for Governor” Televised Debate Project Update
Dr. Scholl’s Steps Up To Raise $3 Million For Support Our Troops®
Throughout July, Americans can show their patriotism in every Walmart store with a purchase of Dr. Scholl’s insoles. For every pair of Dr. Scholl’s insoles of $10 or more sold in Walmart stores during the month of July, Bayer HealthCare will donate $1 to Support Our Troops, Inc., a nationwide 501(c)(3) organization that meets the critical needs of America’s deployed troops worldwide. [Read more…] about Dr. Scholl’s Steps Up To Raise $3 Million For Support Our Troops®
Downtown Orlando Commuters Asked to Rethink their Commute
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) “reThink Your Commute” program is hosting its third annual Go DTO: Downtown Orlando Commute Challenge. Commuters and downtown workers are asked to pledge to try a new commute option every third Thursday from July through December. [Read more…] about Downtown Orlando Commuters Asked to Rethink their Commute
PSC Reports Consumer Renewables Increase 50 Percent
According to electric utility reports filed with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), customer-owned renewable generation increased 51 percent in 2017. Renewable system interconnections totaled 24,157 last year, as opposed to 15,994 interconnections in 2016. [Read more…] about PSC Reports Consumer Renewables Increase 50 Percent
UNF Recognized for ‘Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees’
The University of North Florida has been recognized by collegechoice.net, a leading authority on college rankings and resources, as having one of the nation’s top 25 “Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees.” [Read more…] about UNF Recognized for ‘Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees’
CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Updates on Financial Assistance for Eastpoint Fire Victims
On Wednesday, June 27, CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis directed his Division of Risk Management to send adjusters to Eastpoint to assist residents with filing a partial settlement claim for up to $5,000 per household. These funds are for emergency living expenses such as temporary housing, clothing, food or pet care. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Provides Updates on Financial Assistance for Eastpoint Fire Victims
Bartow Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer Endorses Kushmer for Congress
Danny Kushmer, candidate for the open Florida Congressional District 15 seat, is honored to announce the endorsement of his campaign by Bartow Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer. [Read more…] about Bartow Commissioner Trish Pfeiffer Endorses Kushmer for Congress