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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is today celebrating the historic 60th birthday of Lucifer (Lu), the resident hippopotamus. [Read more…] about Florida State Parks Celebrate Lu the Hippo’s 60th Birthday
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced that the Florida Department of Education has completed the review of Florida’s K-12 academic standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and made recommendations for revisions. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Announces Florida’s New B.E.S.T. K-12 Standards
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will meet Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 beginning at 10 a.m. at the MetroPlan Orlando offices, located at 250 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission Meeting Jan. 30, 2020
To ease congestion and improve safety during Super Bowl LIV weekend, lanes that are currently or periodically closed due to ongoing construction projects will be kept open on several major roadways throughout Broward and Palm Beach County, starting Friday morning, Jan 31 to Monday evening, February 3. [Read more…] about FDOT District Four will Suspend Lane Closures on Several Major Roadways in Broward, Palm Beach for Super Bowl LIV
The Senate committee on appropriations voted unanimously last week to advance SB 346 on Criminal Justice. [Read more…] about Senate Bill 346 on Criminal Justice Unanimously Moves Through Final Committee Stop
The Chief Financial Officer’s Office issued the following statement today on Ron Rubin’s allegations of wrongdoing: [Read more…] about Statement from the CFO’s Office on Allegations of Wrongdoing
First Lady Casey DeSantis today urged Florida parents and schools to take advantage of more than 8,000 Reading Scholarships available through the Florida Department of Education to help public school students in grades 3-5 improve their reading skills. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 8,000 Reading Scholarships Available to Help Students Enhance Skills
Florida-based citrus processor Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. has announced a $98 million expansion of its Polk County citrus processing facility, as well as a new 10-year agreement with Coca-Cola North America to manufacture juice beverages for Minute Maid at the new facility. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Peace River Citrus, Coca-Cola Partnership & Expansion
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to a remarkable, record low of 3.0 percent in December 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Has Dropped to a Record Low
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced two new leadership appointments for the Florida Forest Service. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints New State Leadership for Florida Forest Service
