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PSC Continues Hearing for Gulf Power Company; Holds Commission Conference on Tuesday

Posted on March 31, 2017

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will continue its hearing on Gulf Power Company’s (Gulf) rate request to consider a proposed Settlement Agreement. Submitted on March 20, 2017, before the start of the PSC’s scheduled technical hearing, the proposed Agreement is signed by Gulf, the Office of Public Counsel, and the Florida Industrial Power Users Group (FIPUG).
Following the hearing, the PSC will hold its monthly Commission Conference. Items scheduled for consideration can be found here. Public comment may be taken on any item noticed for public participation.
The hearing is scheduled for the following time and location:

Tuesday, April 4, 2017
9:00 a.m.
Betty Easley Conference Center
Joseph P. Cresse Hearing Room (Room 148)
4075 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, Florida

The PSC Commission Conference will begin after the hearing concludes.
The hearing and Commission Conference will be broadcast on the Florida Channel (check your local listing) and is available online at htpp://www.floridapsc.com/ (look for the “Watch Live Broadcast” icon on the left side of the webpage).
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Follow the PSC on Twitter, @floridapsc.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Commission Conference, Florida Public Service Commission, Gulf Power Company

ICYMI: Sun Sentinel: Fighting national opioid epidemic will take united front

Posted on March 31, 2017

3.31.2017 natl opiod epidemic
Pam Bondi: “An estimated 144 Americans die each day from drug overdoses. Many of them are Floridians.”
Sun Sentinel
March 30, 2017
Our nation is in the grip of a deadly opioid epidemic.
An estimated 144 Americans die each day from drug overdoses. Many of them are Floridians.
The statistics are staggering. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2015 more than 33,000 people in the United States died from opioid overdoses. More than 3,000 of those deaths occurred in Florida.
This epidemic must stop.
Running for attorney general in 2010, I heard countless stories from parents of deceased teens who overdosed and died after taking prescription drugs.
By the time I took office in 2011, the state was in a full-blown pill mill crisis. Ninety-eight of the top 100 oxycodone dispensers lived in Florida. Our state was known nationwide as the pill mill capital of the country.
The Florida legislature is considering cutting $50 million from mental health funding and the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board discuss how it can affect the state.
Something had to be done.
To view the full column from Attorney General Bondi, click here.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: ICYMI, National Opioid Epidemic, Sun Sentinel

Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting April 11, 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017

FDOT SunRail
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at LYNX Central Station, in the 2nd floor Multipurpose Room, located at 455 N. Garland Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801. The TAC is comprised of appointed city and county officials.
This meeting site is conveniently located near the LYNX Station platforms. Please check SunRail arrival and departure times at www.sunrail.com.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Ms. Jessica Ottaviano, FDOT Public Information Specialist, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720, or by phone at 386-943-5473, or by email at [email protected].
Questions? Please contact Steve Olson of the Florida Department of Transportation at [email protected] /386-943-5479.
Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe. For more information about SunRail, including fares, schedule and station locations, please visit www.sunrail.com.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Central Florida, Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee, Meeting

Purple Heart space dedication Monday to feature Wounded Warrior, JU student veteran Sean Karpf

Posted on March 31, 2017

To pay tribute to its active-duty and veteran students who are recipients of the Purple Heart medal and who made great sacrifices to ensure U.S. citizens’ freedoms, Jacksonville University is dedicating two parking spots on campus in collaboration with the local Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 524.
The ceremony takes place at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, on the campus at 2800 University Blvd. N. and will include remarks from JU representatives, local Purple Heart chapter veterans and Purple Heart student veterans.
JU student Sean Karpf, who spent 17 months in recovery after an IED explosion in Afghanistan resulted in a left below-the-knee amputation and a traumatic brain injury, will make remarks. Karpf, who received his Purple Heart in 2013, is a frequent speaker and former member of the U.S. Army’s Warrior Games Team.
One of the dedicated JU parking spots is in front of the Council building across from Historic Swisher Gymnasium, and a special Purple Heart parking sign will be placed there for Monday’s event. The other sign will be placed in the parking lot in front of the Gooding building near the front of campus. The signs are being donated by the local Purple Heart chapter.
There are an estimated 1.8 million Purple Heart recipients nationwide. More than 10 JU students are medal recipients.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Jacksonville University, Purple Heart, space dedication, wounded warrior

UNF Hosts ‘Walk in a Woman’s Shoes’ and ‘Take Back the Night’ March/Candlelight Vigil

Posted on March 31, 2017

The University of North Florida’s Women’s Center will host a day of annual events in solidarity of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These events aim to unite the community to take a stand against interpersonal violence/abuse and to honor and remember those who have survived as well as those who lost their lives.
The “Walk in a Woman’s Shoes” event will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, on the UNF Green, in front of the Fine Arts Center, Building 45. An awareness fair will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Osprey Plaza in front of the Student Union, Building 58. The “Take Back the Night” march will begin 7:30 p.m. at Osprey Crossings Courtyard (Buildings Q-S) and move to Osprey Plaza.
“These events initiates a conversation about a topic that often goes undiscussed,” said Brandi Winfrey, Women’s Center coordinator. “We want the community to become comfortable discussing sexual assault and interpersonal violence.”
The “Walk in a Woman’s Shoes” event will focus on figuratively walking in the shoes of a sexual assault survivor. Various exhibits will be setup, including a “Sole Survivors’” tent, which will display men, women and children’s shoes with sexual assault facts for each population. Additionally, there will be a “Clothesline Project” to decorate shirts that serve as a physical representation to honor or remember those who have been affected by sexual violence. Teal ribbons, T-shirts and light snacks will be provided.
Members of the University community will lead the “Take Back the Night” march, representing the solidarity of women and men who aren’t afraid to stand up and speak out against violence. The candlelight vigil as well as survivor speak-out will conclude the event in Osprey Plaza by honoring victims and survivors of intimate partner violence.
“Take Back the Night” events have been held by colleges and communities around the globe for more than 40 years and provide an opportunity for women to break the silence of abuse and victimization, bringing people together to stand in unity against interpersonal violence in their communities.
These events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the UNF Women’s Center at (904) 620-2528 or at [email protected].
UNF, a nationally ranked university located on an environmentally beautiful campus, offers students who are dedicated to enriching the lives of others the opportunity to build their own futures through a well-rounded education.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Candlelight Vigil, Take Back The Night, UNF, university of north florida, Walk in a Woman's Shoes

Florida College Students Named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

Posted on March 31, 2017

Twenty-Nine Central Florida College Students
Named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that 29 Central Florida college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in Central Florida colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • College of Central Florida
    • Danielle Bryan
    • Madeline Ginn
    • Katlyn McNeal
    • Jennifer Rivera
  • Daytona State College
    • Ryan Kirby
    • Teresa Lattimore
    • Gilarys Garcia Milan
  • Eastern Florida State College
    • Zhenee Brown
    • Laura Carroll
    • Jonathan Howell
    • Victoria Kitt
    • Jessica Larios
    • Ana Perez
    • Noelle Villanueva
    • Leah Walker
  • Lake-Sumter State College
    • Neyzha Borrero
    • Emily Crown
    • Jing Lin
    • Kaitlin Soos
  • Seminole State College of Florida
    • Stevanna Ames
    • Nicholas Moy
    • Timothy Pearce
    • Madison Wildey
  • Valencia College
    • Miguel Cid Espaillat
    • Misty Dawson
    • Krista Hall
    • Yasmeen Labead
    • Michael Onuchovsky
    • Maria Berrios Pizarro

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Six North Florida College Students Named
to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that six North Florida college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in North Florida colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • Florida Gateway College
    • Tracy Robinson
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville
    • Crystal Owens
    • Alexander Perales
  • Keiser University
    • Melissa Esposito
  • Santa Fe College
    • Francisco Marchi De Azevedo Lourenco
    • Jessica Trochez

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Sixteen Palm Beach Area College Students
Named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that 16 Palm Beach area college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in Palm Beach area colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • Indian River State College
    • Hannah Artille
    • Jaci Atkinson
    • Edwin Bustamante
    • Caleb Bockoras
    • Lishelen Herrera
    • Ashley Lardizzone
    • Yajaira Lopez
    • Shauni Rivero
    • John Starkis
    • Lisa Trinidad
  • Palm Beach State College
    • Joshua Ciorciari
    • Crystal Edwards
    • Christy Laflamme
    • Rina Raad
    • Rafael Bernardo Velazquez
    • Rosalyn Velez

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Sixteen Panhandle College Students Named
to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that 16 Panhandle college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in Panhandle colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • Gulf Coast State College
    • David Holmes
    • Alleah Johnson
  • Northwest Florida State College
    • Macayla Abercrombie
    • Ashley Archer
    • Harrison Blount
    • Bradley Cochrane
    • Joanna Lara
    • Morgan Masek
    • Paul Swanson
    • Emily Summers
    • Cameron Wakeland
  • Pensacola State College
    • Shaina Busby
    • Katherine Casperson
    • Kristina Jacques
    • James Rutger
    • Teri Vandenberg

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Twenty-Seven South Florida College Students
Named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that 27 South Florida college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in South Florida colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • ASA College
    • Juan Mosquera
  • Broward College
    • Quratulain Amin
    • Sana Amin
    • Chiara Cava
    • Michele Khadir
    • Jose Lopez
    • Mario Petrov
    • Giveth Rocha
    • Robert Sekuloski
  • Florida Keys Community College
    • Mariah Medina
    • Greigh Olson
  • Miami Dade College
    • Vanessa Aleman
    • Anabella Arria
    • Rachel Diaz
    • Alina Garcia
    • Alexa Jauregui
    • Joseph Martinez
    • Scott Medina-Jiron
    • Jenifer Rodriguez
    • Melanie Rodriguez
    • Sahar Shafique
    • Lunide Sylne
    • Emina St Gerard
  • South Florida State College
    • Margaret Dunn
    • Kelsey Pena
    • Abigail Wiggins
    • Summer Xiong

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Eight Southwest Florida College Students
Named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that eight Southwest Florida college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in Southwest Florida colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • Florida SouthWestern State College
    • Veronica Aguilera
    • Lindsay Brubaker
    • Claudie Heriveaux
    • Cierra Homic
  • State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota
    • Juliana Arias
    • Gina Panik
    • Matthew Press
    • Maria Quezada

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Nineteen Tampa Bay Area College Students
Named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that 19 Tampa Bay area college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in Tampa Bay area colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • Hillsborough Community College
    • Abdoulaye Ba
    • Melissa De La Cruz
    • Nicole Liberato
    • Imane Malih
    • Emily Otten
    • Abigayle Renk
    • Allen Rogers
    • Lance Wood
  • Polk State College
    • Ariel Ellis
    • Lauren Marie Mayo
    • Oliver Tejada
  • Pasco-Hernando State College
    • Kelly Gordie
    • Diana Castro Jaramillo
  • St. Petersburg College
    • Anthony Allen
    • Rachel Cruz
    • Stephen-Lee Delong
    • Natalie Moyer
    • Clayton Olinger
    • Madison Veeneman

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Six Big Bend College Students Named
to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team

The Florida Department of Education today announced that six Big Bend college students from the Florida College System have been named to the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. Statewide, 127 students are being honored for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.
“I am pleased to congratulate each of these students on receiving this tremendous honor and to thank them for the dedication they have shown to their schools and communities,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Florida College System institutions do an excellent job providing students with educational opportunities that lead to life-long success, and this accomplishment highlights that hard work.”
Earning a spot on the All-Florida Academic Team affords students additional scholarship opportunities at Florida universities. Additionally, these students are considered for scholarships sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, ranging in value from $1,000 – $5,000, which students can use to continue their education anywhere in the nation.
“I’m excited to congratulate this group of outstanding scholars who have excelled in their studies and earned a place on the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team,” said Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Madeline Pumariega. “This is a prestigious honor, and I look forward to recognizing all of these students at the awards ceremony.”
Listed below are the students enrolled in Big Bend colleges who are being recognized as members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team.

  • Chipola College
    • Jayde Smelcer
    • Elizabeth Varnum
  • North Florida Community College
    • Jessica Carter
    • Claire Jolicoeur
  • Tallahassee Community College
    • Sandra Artecona
    • Kelxy Butler

Chancellor Pumariega will recognize the members of the 2017 All-Florida Academic Team at an awards ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Tallahassee. To view full listing of student team members, click here.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: 2017 All-Florida Academic Team, Central Florida, college students, florida department of education

Gov. Rick Scott Appointments for Friday, March 31, 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017

Governor Scott Appoints Andrea Watt McHugh
to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Andrea Watt McHugh to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court.
McHugh, 38, of Sarasota, has served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit since 2005, and was previously an attorney with Lobeck and Hanson, P.A. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and a law degree from Florida State College of Law. McHugh fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Andrew D. Owens, Jr.
 

Governor Scott Appoints Ana Maria Garcia
to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Ana Maria Garcia to the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court. 
Garcia, 39, of Marianna, is currently the Jackson County Chief Assistant State Attorney for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Previously, she was in private practice with Carlton Fields, P.A., and with Moye, O’Brien, Pickert, and Dillon, LLP. She received a bachelor’s and law degree from the University of Florida. Garcia fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge William Wright.
 

Governor Scott Appoints Judge Susanne Wilson
Bullard to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court. 
Bullard, 52, of Gainesville, has served as a County Judge for Alachua County since 2014, and previously served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. She received a bachelor’s and law degree from the University of Florida. Bullard fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Robert E. Roundtree, Jr.
 

Governor Scott Appoints Judge Tanya Davis
Wilson to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Judge Tanya Davis Wilson to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.
Wilson, 48, of Ocoee, has served as a County Judge for Orange County since 2014. Previously, she served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida from 2004 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender and as an Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelor and law degrees from the University of Florida. Wilson fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge Scott D. Polodna.
 

Governor Scott Appoints Anne-Leigh Gaylord
Moe to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court. 
Moe, 38, of Tampa, is currently a shareholder with Bush Ross, P.A., and previously served as a federal law clerk for Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. She received a bachelor’s degree from Furman University and a law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Moe fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Herbert J. Baumann.
 

Governor Scott Appoints Jared E. Smith to the Hillsborough County Court

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Jared E. Smith to the Hillsborough County Court.
Smith, 41, of Lutz, is currently a shareholder with Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A., and previously served as a JAG Officer with the United States Air Force. He received a bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University and a law degree from Washburn University School of Law. Smith fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Walter Heinrich.
 

Governor Rick Scott Appoints One to Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Martha Lanahan to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.
Lanahan, 52, of Tampa, is the executive vice president of Regions Bank. She succeeds Brian Katz and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending November 13, 2020.
This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
 

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Virginia Sanchez to the Governing
Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Virginia Sanchez to the Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District.
Sanchez, 54, of Old Town, is a co-owner of Sanchez Farms, LLC. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her master’s degree from Florida A&M University. Sanchez is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
 

Governor Rick Scott Appoints J.C. Stoutamire to the
Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Region Two

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of J.C. Stoutamire to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Region Two.
Stoutamire, 81, of Hosford, is a former papermaker for St. Joe Paper Co. Additionally, he served on the Liberty County Board of County Commissioners for eight years. Stoutamire fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending October 1, 2018.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Two to the Governing Board
of the St. Johns River Water Management District

Governor Rick Scott today announced one appointment and one reappointment to the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Susan Dolan, 51, of Longwood, is the director of community affairs for Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. She succeeds Maryam Ghyabi and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
Douglas Burnett, 72, of St. Augustine, is the president of Doug Burnett and Associates, LLC. He is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending March 1, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
 

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Kristin Incrocci
to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Kristin Incrocci to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority.
Incrocci, 51, of Sarasota, is the owner and pilot of SRQ Aviation. She received her bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach. Incrocci fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending November 17, 2018.
 

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Luke Buzard to Early
Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, Inc.

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Luke Buzard to the Early Learning Coalition Hillsborough County, Inc.
Buzard, 37, of Wesley Chapel, is the pipeline safety director at TECO Energy. He previously served as chair of both the Accounting Circle at University of South Florida and the West Central Region for Connect Florida. Buzard received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and is reappointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending April 30, 2020.
 

Governor Rick Scott Appoints Amy Gowder
to the Florida Defense Support Task Force

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Amy Gowder to the Florida Defense Support Task Force.
Gowder, 41, of Orlando, is the aerospace and defense executive for Lockheed Martin. She received her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and her master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Gowder fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning March 31, 2017, and ending July 1, 2019.

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As Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Begins, FDOT Asks, ‘What Drives You?’

Posted on March 30, 2017

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During National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week from April 3-7, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) wants to steer discussions about safety toward a simple question all motorists should ask.
That question is “What Drives You?”
The answer may remind those behind the wheel to drive more safely and to examine whether they have been doing enough to stay alert and keep within posted speed limits while passing through a construction work zone.
“Think about what drives you every day – your family, career, life experiences,” said Steve Martin P.E., FDOT District Five Secretary. “We need drivers to do everything they can to stay safe on our roads so they can enjoy the things that matter to them.”
FDOT is investing $175.6 million in various safety initiatives during the 2017-18 fiscal year. Moreover, it’s not just about protecting highway workers. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that 99 percent of work zone crashes injure drivers and their passengers without involving road crews.
Drivers can reduce their chances of being involved in a work zone crash by maintaining proper speed, avoiding tailgating, paying attention, and minimizing distractions. “Everyone on the road shares a responsibility – workers, drivers and passengers – to ensure everyone can go home safely at the end of the day,” Martin said.
FDOT is participating in several safety awareness events this week to highlight work zone safety in Central Florida. The schedule includes:
Monday, April 3 – A media event in Maitland in the I-4 Ultimate construction zone next to live traffic will highlight the ongoing importance of work zone safety. Those participating include FDOT District Five Secretary Steve Martin, FDOT Public Information Manager Steve Olson and FHP Trooper Steven Montiero. Also taking part will be SGL Constructors, including Maintenance of Traffic Manager David Feise and Area Construction Manager Jack Leider, both with the I-4 Ultimate Project.
Tuesday, April 4 – Media is invited to attend a short presentation and activity given to children at Volusia Pines Elementary School in Volusia County. Kids will learn how important safety is in the work zone and tell us what drives them. This activity shows that even children, passengers on the road, are motivated by special things in their lives.
Wednesday, April 5 – National Go Orange for Safety Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange colors to show their commitment to staying safe on the roadways. Share photos and stories with the hashtag #WhatDrivesYou and #OrangeForSafety. In honor of the occasion, several Central Florida landmarks will be lit up at night in orange lights. Among the familiar sights expected to go orange for the evening are the Lake Eola fountain, the Amway Center spire, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Lynx Central Station building, and Aloft Orlando Downtown.
Thursday, April 6 – Seminole County Sheriff’s Office will perform an enforcement operation in the work zone of the FDOT project on US 17/92 from Shepard Road to Lake Mary Boulevard. Other work zone enforcement operations will be happening around the Central Florida region.
Media alerts will be sent out the day before each event that will highlight what, when and where each event will be. Media is invited to participate in all scheduled events.
FDOT manages nearly 44,000 lane miles of roadway in the Sunshine State, including 8,378 in Central Florida. FDOT’s current five-year work program includes more than 6,800 construction and maintenance projects statewide.

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Mayor Bob Buckhorn Discusses Local Impact of the Florida Defense Alliance

Posted on March 30, 2017

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn spoke today at the Military Roundtable hosted by Governor Rick Scott. Mayor Buckhorn discussed the critical impact that the Florida Defense Alliance has on MacDill Air Force Base.

Mayor Buckhorn said, “…This issue of the Defense Alliance, I’m going to take you back very briefly 1991, 1993 and 1995, I was the assistant to the Mayor. I was the city’s point person when MacDill was on the base closure list. Many of you that have been around for a while will remember that. We were dead. We were on that list and very few cities get off that list once you get there. The economic impact of MacDill Air Force Base for the Tampa Bay area, it is our number one economic engine in the Tampa Bay area, followed only by Port Tampa Bay. If we were to lose that base and we almost lost that base partially because we didn’t have an organized strategy. We weren’t expecting BRAC [Base Realignment and Closure] to come around. We didn’t anticipate that we would be on the list. There was no Defense Alliance to present a statewide effort in opposition to this. Keeping that Defense Alliance and keeping an organized effort in Washington, D.C. to fight for our bases. And I’m going to be parochial here to fight for MacDill in particular is hugely important… 
“…It is very very important to us and to the veterans that live in this area that we fight for the Defense Alliance and make sure that when MacDill is at risk, that we’re organized, that we’re funded and that we’re prepared to do battle…”
 

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Nightly eastbound I-4 rolling roadblocks from Kirkman Rd. to SR-408 scheduled for March 31-April 2

Posted on March 30, 2017

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Rolling roadblocks on eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from Kirkman Road (State Road 435) to State Road 408 (S.R. 408) are scheduled as soon as 12 a.m. until 6 a.m. for three consecutive nights beginning on Friday, March 31.
The eastbound I-4 exit ramp to South Street and eastbound S.R. 408 ramp to eastbound I-4 will be closed each night in conjunction with the rolling roadblocks to accommodate construction. The South Street exit will be closed as soon as 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and the S.R. 408 ramp will be closed as soon as 12 a.m. until 6 a.m. Detour routes for both of these ramp closures are available online to download or view at: http://fdot.tips/EBI4rolling.
The eastbound I-4 rolling roadblocks will begin near Kirkman Road and end at S.R. 408. Multiple rolling roadblocks are scheduled to occur each night. Each rolling roadblock will create a 30-minute window for crews to place girders over eastbound I-4 to widen the S.R. 408 overpass.
Eastbound I-4 entrance ramps between the Kirkman Road and S.R. 408 interchanges will be temporarily blocked. As the rolling roadblock passes each interchange, law enforcement officers will reopen its entrance ramp. In total, nine eastbound I-4 entrance ramps will be temporarily closed during the rolling roadblocks. View or download an online map of the temporary on-ramp closures at: http://fdot.tips/EBI4rolling.
Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.
For real-time traffic information on I-4, including up-to-date progress on rolling roadblocks, stay tuned to the Florida Department of Transportation’s 511 Traveler Information System. Visit FL511.com for interactive roadway maps showing traffic congestion and crashes, travel times and traffic camera views.
The I-4 Ultimate project is rebuilding 21 miles of Interstate 4 (I-4) from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County, adding two new dynamic tolled Express Lanes in each direction, replacing more than 140 bridges, reconfiguring 15 major interchanges and reconstructing the entire roadway.

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