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The Florida Lottery is today excited to introduce the newest $10 Scratch-Off game, STRUCK BY LUCK, giving players the chance to win electrifying prizes of up to $1 million! [Read more…] about New STRUCK BY LUCK Scratch-Off game features electrifying prizes of up to $1 million
Florida A&M University (FAMU) received $1.2 million from NASA to recruit more African Americans students to pursue careers in aerospace engineering. [Read more…] about FAMU Secures $1.2M NASA Grant to Recruit Minority Students To Aerospace Engineering
The Florida Hospital Association, the state’s leading voice for hospitals and health systems, provided the following update today on COVID-19 in the state. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association COVID-19 Update
STATEMENT BY:
Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association
Regarding Public Power Preparation for Tropical Depression Fred
“Florida’s public power utilities are closely watching Tropical Depression Fred, which is forecasted to impact Florida’s west coast from the Keys to the Panhandle and Big Bend region and restrengthen to a tropical storm prior to making landfall early Monday morning. [Read more…] about FMEA on Preparation for Tropical Depression Fred
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said in the face of the threat posed by the COVID-19 delta variant, the University expects students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated and wear masks indoors to ensure a safe and successful fall semester. [Read more…] about FAMU Expects Students and Employees To Mask Up
With the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) offering Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver enrollment to individuals on the waiver waiting list, advocates are applauding Governor Ron DeSantis’ commitment to serving people with disabilities in Florida. [Read more…] about APD Offers Waiver Enrollment to Individuals on Waiting List
FDLE, the U.S Marshals, and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office today arrested Jeremy Farnham, 36, on one count each of a sexual offender failing to register internet identifier(s), internet electronic mail address and cellular telephone number. [Read more…] about Dixie County sex offender arrested for using fake social media accounts to contact children
Florida’s housing market continued to show strong gains in 2Q 2021, with more closed sales, rising median prices and more new listings compared to 2Q 2020, according to the latest housing data from Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Sales, Median Prices, New Listings Up in 2Q 2021
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Richard Leli was sentenced to 18 months in prison and four years of probation for his role in an investment scam. Leli paid $30,000 to a victim and was ordered to pay an additional $9,500 in restitution. [Read more…] about Former Naples Man Sentenced to Prison on Charges of Securities Fraud and Grand Theft
The Griff Griffitts for State Representative campaign today announced that Panama City Mayor Greg Brudnicki has endorsed Griff Griffitts for House District 6. [Read more…] about Panama City Mayor Greg Brudnicki Endorses Griff Griffitts for House District 6
