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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the first three regional public workshops to seek input for the use of more than $633 million in first-of-its-kind funding for disaster mitigation projects in the areas impacted by hurricanes Hermine, Matthew or Irma. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces First Three Regional Public Workshops for Mitigation Funds
MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) (“MedMen” or the “Company”), a leading cannabis retailer with operations across the U.S., today announces the opening of two new locations in the state of Florida: Central Orlando and Tallahassee. [Read more…] about MedMen Opens Two New Locations in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today visited the site of the Caloosahatchee (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir to break ground on the embankments and canals to complete this important Everglades restoration project. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Breaks Ground on Embankments and Canals to Complete Caloosahatchee (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir
The League of Women Voters of Florida is urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to appropriate needed funds for the 2020 Census. [Read more…] about Florida League of Women Voters Urges Governor to Fund 2020 Census
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is temporarily closing the eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) ramp to South St. (Exit 82B) as soon as 10 p.m. on Friday, October 25, and reopening it by 5 a.m. on Monday, October 28. [Read more…] about EB I-4 Exit Ramp to South Street Closing the Weekend of October 25
What: On Monday, October 28 beginning at approximately 10 a.m., construction crews will perform mechanical and electrical operational testing on the Longboat Key Pass Bridge. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for State Road 789 at the Longboat Key Pass Bridge in Manatee County
Citing strengths in The University of Tampa’s faculty, students, curriculum and facilities, as well as an impressive display of student work, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) awarded UT additional specialized accreditation last week. [Read more…] about UT Receives Prestigious National Accreditation for Art and Design Programs
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today announced $1.4 billion for the reconstruction of the I-275/SR 60 Westshore Area Interchange in Tampa. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and FDOT Announce $1.4 Billion Westshore Area Interchange Construction Project
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued an Order on Rate Filing today to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) requesting an amended filing to reduce workers’ compensation rates by 7.5 percent for 2020. [Read more…] about OIR Orders Larger Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rate Decrease for 2020
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 19 hospitals in Florida have achieved the federal Healthy People 2020 Maternal and Child Health goal of reducing Cesarean section (C-section) rates for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. [Read more…] about AHCA and DOH Recognize 19 Hospitals in Florida for Achieving the Healthy People 2020 Low-risk, Primary C-section Goal
