Florida News Straight From the Source
STATEMENT BY:
Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal Electric Association
Regarding Public Power Preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
“Florida’s public power utilities have completed preparations for and are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, which is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Nature Coast early tomorrow morning. [Read more…] about Florida Public Power Prepared for Tropical Storm Elsa
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 14, at 2 p.m. via teleconference. [Read more…] about SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting July 14, 2021
The Florida Lottery is today excited to introduce the renewed, player-favorite WEEK FOR LIFE family of Scratch-Off games! [Read more…] about Win cash each week with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
Have big plans for this July 4th? With the pandemic easing, many families across Florida and the nation will spend the Fourth of July holiday away from home, traveling to see relatives and a fireworks display, or maybe basking in the sunshine on the state’s beautiful beaches. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Advises Homeowners to Take Summer Holiday Safety Precautions
Today State Senator Gary Farmer called for the State Legislature to override Governor DeSantis’ veto of SB 274 related to juvenile diversion program expunctions. [Read more…] about Senator Farmer Calls for Veto Override on Juvenile Diversion Program Bill
Hurricane Elsa, the earliest forming fifth named Atlantic storm on record, may impact Florida as early as Monday or Tuesday. [Read more…] about As Hurricane Elsa Eyes Florida, Residents Need to Prepare Now
In a House Foreign Affairs Committee markup of the Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act, or the EAGLE Act, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) offered amendments designed to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable on the global stage and to ensure that the United States is able to counter its influence. [Read more…] about Mast Offers Amendments to Counter China, Hold Chinese Communist Party Accountable
FDLE agents, with the assistance of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the North Florida Internet Crime Against Children Task Force, today arrested James Allen Harper, 45, of Pace, on one count of transmission and 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pace man for transmission and possession of child sexual abuse material
In response to the recent Surfside condo collapse, Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is providing emergency mental health care services to families, first responders, and community members traumatized by recent events. [Read more…] about Jewish Community Services of South Florida Provides Mental Health Services to Surfside Community
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Institute of Public Health (IPH) faculty member Kellie O’Dare, Ph.D., traveled to South Florida this week with Tallahassee first responders who are part of the search and rescue efforts at the Champlain Towers South collapse in Miami. [Read more…] about FAMU Professor Accompanies Tallahassee First Responders to South Florida Building Collapse Site
