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As Florida A&M University (FAMU) prepares for the first home game of the season against Fort Valley State University, there are many other exciting events happening, including a visit from special guest Tom Joyner, host of the Tom Joyner Morning Show. [Read more…] about FAMU Gears Up for First Home Game, Special Appearance from Tom Joyner and Other Exciting Events Happening on the Hill
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today announced the appointment of Manatee County Commissioner Betsy Benac to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council as a Trail User. [Read more…] about President Galvano Announces Appointment of Commissioner Betsy Benac to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) invites customers of Placid Lakes Utilities, Inc. (Placid Lakes) to a customer meeting on Thursday, September 12, to discuss the utility’s petition for a rate change. [Read more…] about PSC Customer Meeting for Placid Lakes Utilities, Inc.
Attorney General Ashley Moody will present a Back the Blue Award at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office tomorrow, Sept. 11, in Altamonte Springs. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody to Present Back the Blue Award at Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced that Florida remains ranked 4th in the nation for K-12 student achievement, according to Education Week’s Quality Counts 2019 report. [Read more…] about Florida 4th in the Nation for K-12 Student Achievement
The Florida Forest Service today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program and the 2019 Managing Community Forests Grant Program. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Accepting Applications for Urban and Community Forestry Grant Programs
Governor Ron DeSantis today highlighted more than $11 million in private donations from corporations and individuals to assist the people of the Bahamas. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights More Than $11 Million in Donations and Announces 590,000 Bottles of Water to be Sent to the Bahamas
Alliance includes three of Florida’s four HBCUs
Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among an alliance of five Florida universities that have secured National Science Foundation (NSF) funding to the increase the number of women of color on university faculty in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). [Read more…] about FAMU Among Florida Universities In Alliance to Increase Minority Women Faculty in STEM Fields
The University of Tampa is again ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top tier in the category Best Regional Universities (South) in its “Best Colleges 2020” guidebook. [Read more…] about In addition to top tier ranking, UT highlighted by U.S. News for value, innovation, social mobility and more
The Irina Vilariño for Congress Campaign today announced the endorsement of State Senator Manny Diaz. Vilariño, a successful business owner, is challenging Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 26th District. [Read more…] about Sen. Manny Diaz Endorses Vilariño for Congress
