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In November, Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings compared to a year ago, despite the ongoing pandemic, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Sales, Median Prices, New Listings Rise in November
Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) filed SB 224 & HB 81, which, if enacted, would exempt the sales tax on home improvements that help seniors age in place. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Legislation to Help Assist Seniors to Live Independently
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) recently filed Senate Bill 254, titled Education. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Files Bill to Establish School Parity
Florida A&M University (FAMU) welcomes passage of the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act and foresees many positives impacts it will have on citizens, communities and institutions around the nation. [Read more…] about FAMU President Welcomes Passage of COVID-19 Aid Package
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FY2021 budget, which includes $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration: [Read more…] about At Mast’s Urging, Congress Delivers Historic Funding For Everglades Restoration
Legislation filed by Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) would, for the first time in Florida, create a statewide “Purple Alert” system when an adult with a cognitive, developmental or intellectual disability goes missing, and whose disappearance is a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm to themselves. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Purple Alert to Assist in the Recovery of Missing Adults
Motorists should be advised that traffic pacing operations are scheduled to occur on eastbound and westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between midnight and 5 a.m. the mornings of Tuesday, December 22, and Wednesday, December 23. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: I-4 Traffic Pacing Operations Scheduled for December 22-23
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Bragg Memorial Stadium COVID-19 Test Site is announcing days of operation during the holidays. [Read more…] about FAMU Bragg Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site Announces Holiday Schedule
Two well-traveled interchanges on Interstate 4 (I-4) are nearing their shifts into new configurations that will help improve traffic flow and safety. [Read more…] about New Configurations Coming to State Road 436 and Colonial Drive
The Florida Lottery today is excited to announce that Laveral King, 46, of Winter Haven, is one of five national finalists in the running to become the POWERBALL® First Millionaire of the YearSM! [Read more…] about Florida Player Lands Finalist Position for the Chance to Become the POWERBALL® First Millionaire of the Year
