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Brant Drive will be closed from Oregon Lane to Avocet Road in the cities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach beginning Monday, Aug. 2, for construction of a new bridge over the C-15 Canal. [Read more…] about Brant Drive Bridge Closure in Cities of Boca Raton, Delray Beach Begins Monday, Aug. 2
The Florida Lottery announces that Angela Caravella, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Missouri woman wins $1 million Scratch-Off prize after missing flight home
The House Rules Committee, in determining potential changes to the Energy and Water appropriations package, blocked U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) amendment to fully fund the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration program from even receiving a vote on the House Floor. [Read more…] about House Democrats Block Mast Amendment to Fund Everglades Restoration
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) called on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support Florida’s manatees as record numbers have died in 2021. [Read more…] about Mast Calls for NOAA to Address Manatee Mortality
Recognizing that new workers will need training for the post-pandemic world, FloridaMakes – a statewide industry-led partnership to strengthen Florida’s manufacturing economy – has developed in-depth training programs to focus on advancing entry-level skills for new and existing employees. [Read more…] about New law, reskilling key to filling Florida’s manufacturing workforce gap
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future (CCEF), a national nonprofit advancing state-based clean energy policy solutions, has recognized Florida State Senator Jason Brodeur (R – District 9) as a Clean Energy Champion. [Read more…] about Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future Names 2021 Clean Energy Champions
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today offered an amendment to this year’s Energy and Water Appropriations bill that would increase funding for South Florida Ecosystem Restoration to $725 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. [Read more…] about Mast Pushes to Increase Funding for Everglades Restoration
Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), a national business association, hosted an electric vehicle charging event in conjunction with the City of Orlando and Greenlots, a company that deploys electric vehicle charging stations. [Read more…] about Advanced Energy Economy Hosts Electric Vehicle Charging Event with City of Orlando and Greenlots
In recognition of his vision, leadership and multi-year support for the 2021 Juvenile Diversion Program Expunction bill (SB 274), The Children’s Campaign recently presented a Superhero Protector of Children Award to Florida Senator Keith Perry. [Read more…] about Florida Senator Keith Perry Receives Award for Juvenile Diversion Program Expunction Bill (SB 274)
The Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran named Sarah Ann Painter, a fifth grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, as the 2022 Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year. [Read more…] about Pinellas Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year
