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The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a major wildfire in Collier County in Southwest Florida and is asking motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. [Read more…] about UPDATE: Florida Forest Service Continues to Battle 8,000-acre Wildfire in Collier County
As COVID-19 continues to impact the job market, Florida Polytechnic University is partnering with tech giant Microsoft to provide students and job seekers the tools they’ll need to adapt and succeed in the current work environment. [Read more…] about Florida Poly and Microsoft partner to help community succeed in turbulent job market
Due to the expansion of testing capacity as a result of the strong community response at the Florida A&M University (FAMU)-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Site, the volume of laboratory tests has doubled. [Read more…] about FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Increases Staff To Handle Growing Volume
The Florida National Guard (FLNG), under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, is responding to the needs of the state alongside our interagency partners, helping to protect citizens and guests throughout this crisis. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard COVID-19 Response
Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate (ICA) Tasha Carter today released the following statement on Capitol Preferred Insurance Company’s cancellation of more than 23,000 homeowners insurance policies as the 2020 hurricane season approaches. [Read more…] about ICA Carter Statement on Capitol Preferred Insurance Company Cancellation of 23,000 Homeowners Insurance Policies
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference regarding COVID-19 in Doral on Thursday, May 14th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference Regarding COVID-19 in Doral
The Florida Forest Service is currently battling numerous wildfires in the Collier County vicinity of Southwest Florida, and is asking motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 2,500-acre & 1,500-acre Wildfires in Collier County, Florida
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), a new federal relief program funded through the CARES Act stimulus package. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Urges Florida Farmers to Take Steps to Prepare for CFAP Application
What: US 17 northbound at AdventHealth Hospital in Wauchula: Permit project: On Thursday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., motorists should expect a single outside lane closure on northbound US 17 near Advent Hospital in Wauchula. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 17 Northbound at AdventHealth Hospital in Wauchula
What: In an effort to expedite construction on Florida Avenue, between Ariana Street and Lime Street in downtown Lakeland, crews will install traffic separators during the day on Saturday, May 16, 2020. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory: Daytime Lane Closures on Florida Avenue in Lakeland on Saturday
