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The University of North Florida will honor students with outstanding records of volunteerism and caring spirits, when it hands out 932 degrees Friday, Aug. 2, during summer commencement at the UNF Arena, Building 34, on campus. [Read more…] about UNF Honoring Students’ Exceptional Service at Summer Commencement
A new report released today by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), “Tracking Decarbonization in the Southeast: 2019 Generation and Carbon Emissions Report,” demonstrates how changes in power generation have led to reductions in carbon emissions from electric utilities in the Southeast over the last decade and analyzes factors that could determine whether or how decarbonization continues. [Read more…] about “Tracking Decarbonization in the Southeast” Report
What: US 27 southbound at US 27 and SR 66 intersection: Road closed: A semi-truck has turned over at the intersection of US 27 and SR 66 in Highlands County. [Read more…] about FDOT RoadWatch Advisory for US 27 and SR 66 intersection in Highlands County
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nicole “Nikki” Fried today led a gathering of Southeastern produce growers to discuss strategies to protect farmers from illegally-subsidized Mexican produce imports. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Farmers Organize to Protect Local Agriculture from Mexican Imports
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Thomas Kidwell and the reappointment of Deveron Gibbons to the St. Petersburg College District Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the St. Petersburg College District Board of Trustees
Florida A&M University (FAMU) has obtained its first two planting permits as part of its public-private partnerships with Sunshine Hemp and Green Earth Cannaceuticals, two of three companies with which the University has signed contracts for the research of industrial hemp. [Read more…] about FAMU Obtains First Two Hemp Planting Permits, Signs Contracts with Three Firms
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced a joint partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and Big Brothers Big Sisters to encourage law enforcement to join the Bigs in Blue mentorship program. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Encourages an Increase in Law Enforcement Mentorships
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Randall Howard to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Randall Howard to the Daytona State College District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Chad Harrod to the Tampa Port Authority. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Chad Harrod to the Tampa Port Authority
A traffic shift for southbound lanes on John Young Parkway (State Road (S.R.) 423) between Technology Drive and Shader Road is scheduled for tomorrow night, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. [Read more…] about Southbound Traffic Shift Planned for John Young Parkway
