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In a recent op-ed in the Tallahassee Democrat, Associated Industries of Florida President and CEO Brewster Bevis urged Floridians to remain vigilant about hurricane preparedness as we enter into the most active time of the Atlantic hurricane season – late August through mid-October. [Read more…] about Remain Vigilant During This Hurricane Season
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today announces that Thomas Fotopoulos, 53, of Dothan, Alabama claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Alabama man claims $1 million prize from 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game
FDLE agents arrested John David Floyd, 57, of Pensacola, on one count of organized fraud, one count of racketeering, one count of exploitation of an elderly person, two counts of money laundering, 41 counts of grand theft, 81 counts of petit theft and two counts of giving worthless checks, all felonies. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pensacola gun shop manager for racketeering, grand theft
On Saturday September 10th, Representative Emily Slosberg-King (D – Delray Beach) will partner with Commissioner Maria Sachs (District 5) and the South County Civic Center to hold a Farm Share food giveaway drive-thru from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. [Read more…] about Representative Slosberg-King Partners with Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Sachs and South County Civic Center for Farm Share Distribution
This Sunday, August 21, marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). [Read more…] about FMEA Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, FDLE Acting Commissioner Mark Glass, Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Elections Crimes and Security Office Director Peter Antonacci today announce the first election integrity operation and arrest of convicted murderers and sex offenders breaking Florida’s elections laws. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests convicted murders, sex offenders for voting illegally
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the upcoming schedule of regional workshops hosted by DEO’s Office of Broadband to seek community input and accept public comment on the development of administrative rules for the implementation of the Florida Broadband Opportunity Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s Office of Broadband to Host Regional Workshops on Rulemaking for the $400 Million Broadband Opportunity Program
Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices, a rise in new listings of existing single-family homes and continued signs of easing supply constraints in July 2022 compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®’ latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s July Housing Market: Median Prices Up, Tight Supply Easing
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting and an In-Person Construction Open House on Thursday, August 25, 2022, for the State Road 809/Military Trail at State Road 882/Forest Hill Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project in Palm Beach County. [Read more…] about FDOT to Host a Virtual Public Meeting and In-person Construction Open House for the State Road 809/Military Trail at State Road 882/Forest Hill Boulevard Intersection Improvements Project
As peak hurricane season activity begins, Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate (ICA) Tasha Carter and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today announced a joint effort to empower Floridians with the knowledge and resources to help prevent them from falling victim to contractor fraud and abuse, especially after a disaster. [Read more…] about Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate & Insurers Partner to Combat Contractor Fraud & Abuse
