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The probability of a Florida recession over the next nine months has increased to 34.2 percent, according to Florida Chamber Foundation Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish, in the latest in a series of metrics-based educational videos. [Read more…] about While Chances of a Recession in Florida Are Increasing, Florida’s Economic Diversification Ranking is Also Strengthening
The Office of State Representative Toby Overdorf today announced that House Speaker Jose Oliva has appointed him to the Direct Support Organization for the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. [Read more…] about Overdorf Expands Leadership Role in Ending Human Trafficking
The University of West Florida announces the expansion of the UWF Haas Center in its mission to support communities with market research, workforce development and industrial innovation. [Read more…] about UWF combines units, expands Haas Center
Crews are scheduled on multiple nights to close State Road (S.R.) 46 in both directions at U.S. 441 to allow crews to pour the bridge deck for the new flyover bridge. [Read more…] about Flyover Bridge Work Requires Nighttime Detour on S.R. 46
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., will attend a statue unveiling of alumna and tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson on Monday, August 26, at 11 a.m. at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. [Read more…] about FAMU President to Attend Unveiling of Althea Gibson Statue at U.S. Open
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced today that the Department was awarded two SASHTO regional awards for the SunRail Southern Expansion and the Krome Avenue Reconstruction and Widening Project. [Read more…] about FDOT Wins Two Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Regional Competition Awards
Attorney General Ashley Moody will hold a Statewide Council on Human Trafficking meeting tomorrow, Aug. 21, in Tampa at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody to Hold Human Trafficking Council Meeting
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Coty Allen Hartsfield, 29, of Perry for online solicitation of a minor for sex acts and transmission of material harmful to minors by electronic device. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Perry man for sexual solicitation of a minor
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis today joined faith and business leaders as well as elected officials in Orlando to participate in Project Opioid, the Central Florida initiative on opioid abuse. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Participate in Project Opioid
Members of the Florida House Democratic caucus today announce their call for a special session to address the epidemic of gun violence in our state. [Read more…] about House Democrats Call for Special Session to Address Gun Violence in Florida
