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This year during Public Power Week (Oct. 3 – 9, 2021), the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is highlighting the many investments Florida public power makes in the communities they serve. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Highlights Community Investments During National Public Power Week
Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D- Plantation) has filed SB 390 to prohibit the use of mechanical restraints for students with disabilities in Florida schools, ensuring approved restraint techniques are used only as a last resort to avoid imminent harm and requiring school districts to adopt positive behavioral and crisis intervention plans for students with disabilities. [Read more…] about Leader Lauren Book Files Bill to Protect Students with Disabilities from Being Unsafely Restrained
By Tim Brown
As one of the largest employers in town, locals depend on the Winn-Dixie supermarket for jobs, as well as groceries. [Read more…] about From Homeless to Hired
As a result of the Texas abortion ban and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade later this year, national reproductive health, rights and justice organizations are joining with local activists and organizations for a national Day of Action on October 2, just days before the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2021-22 session begins. [Read more…] about Advocates planning “Gender Justice Now!” march in opposition to threat of Florida abortion ban
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be closing a section of County Road (C.R.) 25 north of Oak Street starting Oct. 4 for bridge work as part of the U.S. 441 widening project between Lake Ella Road and Avenida Central. [Read more…] about County Road 25 to close under U.S 441 bridge in Lady Lake
In celebration of Manufacturing Day, Senator Tom Wright and Representative Tommy Gregory announced today the first meeting of the Caucus will take place at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Senator Wright and Representative Gregory Announce First Meeting of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Caucus
The jackpot for Saturday’s POWERBALL® drawing is an estimated $635 million, the sixth largest in the game’s history. [Read more…] about POWERBALL® Jackpot Increases To $635 Million Ahead Of Saturday’s Drawing
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4 will hold a public hearing for the 2023-2027 Draft Tentative Five-Year Work Program on Oct. 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. [Read more…] about FDOT to Hold Public Hearing for 2023-2027 Work Program
On Saturday, October 2nd, thousands of activists, community members, and electeds will gather from the Panhandle to Miami, uplifting the national fights for reproductive freedom. [Read more…] about March Demands Florida Electeds Commit To Reproductive Freedom
Florida A&M University (FAMU) launched a new, redesigned website, FAMU.edu, this week aimed at engaging prospective students while serving the needs of current students, faculty and staff, alumni and other stakeholders. [Read more…] about FAMU Launches New, Redesigned Website, FAMU.edu
