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In a recent opinion piece published in Florida Politics, Florida Police Benevolent Association Executive Director Matt Puckett praised Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for taking action during the 2021 Legislative Session to ensure the continued operation of the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS). [Read more…] about Florida PBA Commends Governor and Lawmakers for Commitment to Statewide Radio System
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been selected as a correspondent academician to the Royal European Academy of Doctors. [Read more…] about Florida Poly president appointed to prestigious European academy of doctors
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Al Lawson Multipurpose and Teaching Gymnasium vaccination site will offer the Pfizer vaccine, beginning on Thursday, May 20. [Read more…] about FAMU Lawson Center Site to Offer Pfizer Vaccine
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 2-A, Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Ratifies Historic Compact with Seminole Tribe
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is closing the southbound Interstate 75 (I-75) rest area at mile marker 307 in Sumter County for its reconstruction. [Read more…] about Interstate 75 Southbound Rest Area Closing for Reconstruction
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) will host “Cannabis and Addiction” in the Conversations on Cannabis Virtual Forum at noon, Thursday, May 27. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI To Host Virtual Forum on Cannabis and Addiction
A total of $676 million is up for grabs this week as America’s dueling jackpots, MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL®, continue to climb! [Read more…] about Nearly $700 million up for grabs this week as America’s dueling jackpots continue to rise
The Florida Lottery announces that Michael Rayboun, 48, of Tallahassee, managing member of the NORTH STAR 5522, LLC, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Tallahassee LLC claims $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today sent a letter to President Biden asking him to direct Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to visit the communities affected by the Army Corps’ toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee before he authorizes the poisoning of American citizens this summer. [Read more…] about Mast Asks Biden To Direct Army Corps Commanding General To Visit Lake Okeechobee Before Discharging Toxic Water To St. Lucie
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on East Silver Springs Boulevard (State Road (S.R.) 40) and NE 14th Street (S.R. 492) on Tuesday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for East Silver Springs Boulevard (S.R. 40) Intersection Safety Improvements
