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LeadingAge Florida recognized outstanding senior living communities, employees, and residents during its 56th Annual Convention and Exposition today, held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, July 22 – 24, 2019. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Recognizes the Best in Aging Services at Its 56th Annual Convention and Exposition
The Florida Lottery announces that Wadsonley Lubin, of Lakeland, claimed a $1 million prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, four days after his 29th birthday. [Read more…] about Lakeland man receives $1 million birthday gift after playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
Community Hospice Veterans Partnership of Community Hospice & Palliative Care and the University of North Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center are partnering to present the “Agent Orange Town Hall” from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43, located at 12000 Alumni Drive on the UNF campus. [Read more…] about University of North Florida Hosts ‘Agent Orange Town Hall’ Event
What: SR 70 approximately 2000 feet east of Robert McGee Road: Permit project for environmental spill: Crews will be removing contaminated soil from a spill in this area. [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory for SR 70/Robert McGee Road Highlands County
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on Congress passing legislation extending the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund through 2092. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Congress Passage of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Legislation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new proposed rules that would end food stamp eligibility for 3 million Americans. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Cuts to Food Stamp Eligibility
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18)’s Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act today passed the House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Mast Bill To Sanction Hamas Passes House of Representatives
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday calling for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s handling of sex predator Jeffrey Epstein’s work release. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Sends Letter to Governor Calling for FDLE Investigation into Epstein Work Release
The Florida Lottery announces that June Hart, 57, of Longwood, claimed the $1.7 million JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAYTM jackpot from the drawing held on March 22, 2019, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Longwood woman claims $1.7 million jackpot from the JACKPOT TRIPLE PLAY™ Draw game
A new temporary traffic pattern will be implemented this week on International Drive between Sand Lake Road (State Road 482) and Jamaican Court. [Read more…] about Traffic Shift Planned for International Drive
