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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is reopening the eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) entrance ramp from westbound and eastbound Michigan Street as soon as Friday morning, October 9. [Read more…] about I-4 Ultimate Opening Michigan Street Ramp in Final Configuration
Even as Hurricane Delta bears down on the Gulf region two years after Hurricane Michael made landfall as one of the most powerful and devastating storms to ever hit the continental U.S., advocates for the Florida Panhandle say the region’s recovery is far from over – and continued attention and investment are sorely needed. [Read more…] about Two years after Hurricane Michael, signs of recovery in Florida panhandle but much more work to do
The next meeting of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. [Read more…] about Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Oct. 14, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced that the Department of Economic Opportunity has awarded more than $2 million in funding for military-related programs through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program and the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, Department of Economic Opportunity Announce More Than $2 Million in Funding to Communities for Military-Related Programs
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – October 8
With Hurricane Delta expected to make landfall this weekend, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) has coordinated with its members to send mutual aid to assist with power restoration efforts in Louisiana. [Read more…] about Public Power Crews Headed to Louisiana to Assist with Power Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Delta
Today marks the twelfth anniversary of Florida’s Silver Alert program. [Read more…] about Florida celebrates anniversary of Silver Alert program
Florida A&M University (FAMU) will expand its COVID-19 testing capabilities two-fold as the latest academic institution that joins a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) benefiting from Thermo Fisher Scientific’s $25 million donation of diagnostic equipment, test kits and related supplies. [Read more…] about FAMU Doubles COVID-19 Testing Capabilities by Joining Thermo Fisher Scientific Initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
As the official COVID-19 death count surpassed 210,000 Americans this week, health advocates and Floridians who have lost loved ones to the novel coronavirus commemorated their memories Thursday as part of a national week of mourning. [Read more…] about Health advocates and COVID-19 victims call on Gov. DeSantis to rethink reopening
Nearly two years after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a devastating Category 5 hurricane, residents of the Panhandle communities in the path of the storm continue to struggle due to the neglect of Republican Leadership in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Representative Loranne Ausley Highlights Efforts to Aid Those Impacted by Hurricane Michael
