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Florida’s housing market reported increased inventory (active listings) and higher median prices in September and 3Q 2022 compared to a year ago, despite impacts from Hurricane Ian, which struck southwest Florida on Sept. 28, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s September 3Q Housing Market: Inventory Up, Median Prices Rise
FDLE’s Election Crime Unit arrested Alford Nelson (also known as Alfred Samuels), 57, Lauderhill, for two counts of voting as an unqualified elector. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Jamaican citizen for voting in U.S. elections
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will open the first Wekiva Parkway (State Road (S.R.) 429) ramp at the interchange of Interstate 4 and S.R. 417 as soon as Friday morning, October 21. [Read more…] about New Wekiva Parkway Ramp at I-4 is Major Leap Forward in Completing Beltway
Voicing their support for transportation electrification, clean energy organizations yesterday sent a letter to the Florida Department of Education commending its plans to accelerate Florida school districts’ replacement of diesel buses with clean electric school buses. [Read more…] about Clean Energy Organizations Voice Support for Electric School Bus Deployment in Florida
After an FDLE investigation, Tracy Matthew McClain, 42, Altha, was arrested for a scheme to defraud homeowners by taking large deposits to install in-ground residential swimming pools, but never completing them. [Read more…] about Owner of Blue Water Pools arrested for defrauding homeowners in Franklin and Gulf
On October 24, The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation will recognize 12 businesses as Florida Exceptional Employers for hiring and retaining employees who have unique abilities. [Read more…] about 12 Exceptional Employers to be Recognized
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity and Florida State University (FSU) Habitat Campus Chapter are one of 15 groups selected to receive a grant from State Farm®. [Read more…] about Big Bend Habitat for Humanity receives $20,000 State Farm grant
Florida District Medical Examiners report hurricane deaths to the Medical Examiners Commission (MEC) following examinations and confirming the death is storm-related. [Read more…] about Update: Florida Medical Examiners Commission Hurricane Ian deaths
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that two Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations will be open Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23 in Hardee and Polk counties for applicants who want to complete their interview on-site. [Read more…] about On-site D-SNAP Locations in Hardee and Polk Counties Open Friday, October 21 through Sunday, October 23
FDLE members from throughout Florida were honored in Tallahassee this week for their outstanding performances last year including Pensacola Forensic Technologist Jennifer Spatola recognized as the Distinguished Support Member of the Year. [Read more…] about FDLE Pensacola member recognized as Distinguished Support Member of the Year
