The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Customer Advisory Committee (CAC) meets on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. [Read more…] about SunRail Customer Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 9, 2020
UNF Presents ‘A Conversation with Madeleine Albright’
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville and the University of North Florida will co-host “A Conversation with Madeleine Albright,” former secretary of state, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the UNF Arena, Building 34. [Read more…] about UNF Presents ‘A Conversation with Madeleine Albright’
Learn About Plans for the New Orange County Gap Trail
Project Adds Significant Section in the Coast to Coast Trail
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an open house on Thursday, January 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. regarding the design of a new multi-use trail from Hiawassee Road to north of State Road (S.R.) 414. [Read more…] about Learn About Plans for the New Orange County Gap Trail
Advocate for Working Families Patricia Sigman Files for Senate District 9
Sigman launches campaign to fight powerful special interests in Tallahassee
Local labor and employment law attorney and small business owner Patricia Sigman has filed to run for Florida State Senate District 9. [Read more…] about Advocate for Working Families Patricia Sigman Files for Senate District 9
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $29 Million for Communities Recovering from Recent Hurricanes
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded $28.9 million for hurricane recovery in the first week of 2020. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $29 Million for Communities Recovering from Recent Hurricanes
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $5.2 Million in Awards to Small and Rural Florida Communities to Improve Infrastructure
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $5.2 million in funding for infrastructure projects in small and rural Florida communities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $5.2 Million in Awards to Small and Rural Florida Communities to Improve Infrastructure
Fire Safety Tips: Christmas Tree Disposal
The Florida Forest Service is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely. [Read more…] about Fire Safety Tips: Christmas Tree Disposal
$10,000 reward offered in Brian Klecha case
Mr. Klecha has been missing for two years
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of the unknown suspect(s) involved in the Brian Edward Klecha missing persons case. FDLE agents continue to search for the 35-year-old who was last seen on December 27, 2017. The reward is being offered by the family of Brian Klecha, Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay and FDLE.
“After two years, we continue to work leads in this case, but we need more information. Someone knows what happened to Brian or where he is now, and we won’t stop until we know,” said FDLE Tampa Bay Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell. “We are asking anyone with information about Brian Klecha to please contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS (8477).”
Background
Brian Klecha was last seen making a banking transaction on December 27, 2017, at MidFlorida Credit Union in Auburndale. He has ties to Orange, Polk and Hillsborough counties and was an employee of the Disney Corporation.
Agents believe Mr. Klecha did not leave or go missing on his own and believe he may have been the victim of domestic or drug abuse.
On February 11, 2018, his vehicle was found abandoned on State Road 618 in Tampa at the Morgan Street exit. Investigators believe the Jeep had been involved in a car accident a few days earlier.
If you have information about the disappearance of Brian Edward Klecha, please contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS (8477). Tips can remain anonymous. To be eligible for the full reward, you must contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay.
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Issues Santa Claus Fireplace Safety Alert
As Santa Claus approaches Florida this Christmas Eve, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis issued the following fireplace safety alert: [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Issues Santa Claus Fireplace Safety Alert
DCF Secretary Chad Poppell Outlines Departmental Successes Achieved Under Governor DeSantis’ Leadership in 2019
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Chad Poppell today shared some of the high-impact successes achieved under Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership. [Read more…] about DCF Secretary Chad Poppell Outlines Departmental Successes Achieved Under Governor DeSantis’ Leadership in 2019