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What: A Florida Department of Transportation construction project designed to lengthen the left turn lanes on Magnolia Avenue at Main Street in Auburndale is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 13, when crews will begin placing signs and erosion control devices. [Read more…] about FDOT Begins work at US 92 and Main Street in Auburndale
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced 60 schools, representing 28 districts in Florida, were chosen to participate in the first phase of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce 60 Schools Selected to Participate in Florida’s Civics and Debate Initiative
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 22 Bills from the Florida Legislature
A small group of key stakeholders gathered at a distance in Panama City today to break ground on critical renovations for the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center trauma therapy treatment building, currently uninhabitable due to damage sustained from Hurricane Michael in October of 2018. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids, AshBritt Break Ground Renovating Children’s Advocacy Center Ravaged by Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced recommendations for local communities to consider as they finalize plans to re-open safe and healthy schools that are set up for success. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Recommendations to Safely Reopen Florida’s Education System
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, as heroic civil demonstrations take place across the state of Florida and the country, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart (D-Tampa) have begun to craft legislation addressing the explicit, systemic, inadequacies in the criminal justice system and policing for Black Americans. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart Intend to File Legislation to Achieve Police Reform and Additional Oversight on Law Enforcement
The Department of Economic Opportunity today announced $10 million in state and federal funds is now available through the Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund to help small businesses still recovering from Hurricane Michael to rebuild and expand. [Read more…] about The Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $10 Million of Additional Funding Available for the Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund
The Florida A&M University (FAMU)-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Bragg Memorial Stadium Site will remain open as authorities try to contain the pandemic. [Read more…] about FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium Testing Site To Remain Open
As the nation marks four years since the tragic shooting at Pulse Nightclub that left 49 mostly LGBTQ people of color dead, Equality Florida, in its ongoing commitment to honor the victims with action, is announcing the launch of its largest election program in the organization’s history. [Read more…] about Equality Florida honors victims of Pulse Nightclub tragedy, racial violence; launches largest-ever election program
Governor Ron DeSantis will make a major announcement at Viera Regional Community Center on Thursday, June 11th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Make a Major Announcement in Melbourne
